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MORE SUPPORT FOR GGF
MEMBERS DURING CRISIS
As the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
continues across the world, the glass and glazing
industry is witnessing and experiencing one of
the most extraordinary periods in living memory.
Top 10 Cyber Security Tips
for Working at Home
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4 Strong password policy Use a strong password for all devices and social media accounts. Change default passwords on all your
5 Back up To safeguard your most important personal data and information, back them up to an external hard drive or cloud-based
6 Phishing emails Cyber criminals are targeting people and businesses with fake emails about the coronavirus. Phishing emails may
devices when initially installed (especially your Wi-Fi router at home or any Internet of Things devices you may have) and consider using
password managers to store and protect your passwords.
2FA Turn on the two-factor authentication setting on all your accounts and devices.
VPN Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to protect and encrypt the data you send or receive.
It will also scan devices for malicious software.
Software update Set all your devices and apps to download and install updates automatically to ensure that any crucial fi xes are not
missed and the risk of your devices being infected with malware is reduced.
storage system.
appear genuine but are embedded with a virus that could compromise your device, as well as manipulate you into sharing personal or
fi nancial information.
Top 10 Security Tips
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for Closed Business Premises
Install anti-virus Install and activate anti-virus software on all your devices, preferably set it to update automatically. This will help you
to run a complete scan of your system and check for any malware infections.
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Across the UK and Ireland, compa-
nies continue to make tough decisions and
take unprecedented measures to ensure
their businesses stay solvent against a
bleak backdrop. The trading environment
is sharply brought into perspective by the
health statistics and the omnipresent risk
to everyone’s health and safety. The Gov-
ernment has closed down several indus-
tries but the construction is one they are
keen to see continue, if workers can oper-
ate within the Public Health Guidelines.
To help GGF Members cope during this
crisis, the GGF has set up several plat-
forms and communications channels under
a new service titled “Business Continuity
Support”.
The GGF Business Continuity Support
has three strands:
• To collate the most relevant informa-
tion from all key sources and commu-
nicate it to Members during the crisis
• To communicate Members and the
industry’s issues to the respective Gov-
ernment departments and by doing so
lobby for greater support for the glass
and glazing industry
• To adjust the GGF’s resources and
services so they provide more focused
support for Members during the COV-
ID-19 crisis
Every day the GGF External Affairs and
Marketing Department is monitoring the
information and updates received from
Government departments, related con-
struction trade bodies and the political
media. The most relevant information for
the industry is then selected and cascaded
to GGF Members often on a daily basis.
Safe online browsing Only visit trusted websites especially when online shopping. Keep an eye out for websites that have a
padlock sign in the address bar, as this shows that the connection and your personal information (e.g. credit card information) is
encrypted and secure.
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10 Communication Maintain contact with your team, as it is easy to feel isolated or lose focus when working at home.
Secured by Design, the Police Digital Security Centre and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office
If you have been instructed Social
by the media
government
to close
your the
business
in line with
the Covid-19
It is important
to review
privacy, password
and security
settings guidance
for all your social media accounts to ensure they
are it as
as time
possible.
or you have chosen to close,
is secure
a good
for you to review your security to reduce the chances of your
premises being targeted by opportunist thieves, or your business being subjected to cyber attacks.
have put together the Top 10 Security Tips for Closed Business Premises, the Top 10 Cyber Security
More
working advice
from following
home is the
available
the National
Cyber Security Centre:
Tips for Working at Home and
the information
latest Counter on
Terrorism
launch from
of a new
app.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/home-working
This leaflet will help you carry out a simple security risk
assessment of your business premises and cyber
security and identify any obvious For
vulnerabilities.
more information from the Police Digital Security Centre, visit: www.policedsc.com
Property maintenance You should check your premises regularly, at least once a week, to see if there are any obvious signs of
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The GGF conveys this key information
via the following channels and platforms:
• Regular Business Continuity Support
emails to Members
• Uploading direct links to Government
support measures and guidance on the
GGF website
• Uploading articles with the latest news
and information in the GGF website
news section
• Creation of a new GGF Business Con-
tinuity Support section on the Mem-
bers’ only section of the GGF website
to house all updates
• Upload of key Government documents
such the Site Operating Procedures on
the GGF website publications section
• Providing information and digital tool-
kits from the GGF’s business support
partners such as Citation - the HR, Em-
ployment Law and Business Support
consultants.
• Sharing information on social media
via twitter @GGF_News and LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/
glass-and-glazing-federation
On the new Business Continuity Sup-
port, James Lee GGF Director of External
Affairs commented, “At this time when
companies need as much support as pos-
sible, the GGF felt it was essential to set
up this bespoke service to help Members
cope during this crisis. We will continue
to update as and when we receive new in-
formation to ensure Members get the very
latest news affecting our industry.”
www.ggf.org.uk
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an attempted break-in or damage. It is important that premises continue to be well-maintained during this extended period of closure to
prevent the spiral of decline. This includes removing litter and graffiti as soon as possible and making sure that landscaping is cut back
to assist with surveillance from passers-by and your CCTV system. Flammable and combustible materials and substances should be
stored in a secure, lockable container, cage or room. Bins should be securely stored away from the building to prevent arson.
Urim,
the ACT
app is free for businesses and
current intruder
threat alarm
from system
Covid-19,
it is still to burglary as it Powered
Monitored intruder alarm Despite
system the
A monitored
is a deterrent
increases by the
likelihood
of being
been developed
in Police
partnership with industry specialists
important
to in remain
alert and
to terrorist
activity.
caught. Make sure it is regularly
maintained,
good working
order vigilant
and is remotely
monitored
for a police has
response
by a National
from Marks
and Spencer
and Highfi eld eLearning.
Chiefs’ Council compliant Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). Ensure that staff are familiar with opening and closing
procedures
to prevent
Live-time information from Counter Terrorism Policing,
Available
Google
Play or App Store, the app will
false alarm activations. Update your key holder list and share it with third parties, where necessary, e.g. your
intruder from
alarm
company.
provide access to:
plus all the very latest protective security advice, is now
Security fogging system available
A security fogging
is triggered
an alarm sensor
the area you are trying to
at your system
fi ngertips
24/7 by
– wherever
you and
are. will instantly fill Practical
advice and guidance to help you protect your
protect with a dense, harmless fog that reduces visibility, making it virtually impossible for an intruder to access the items they want to
business, plus information on how to respond in the
have check
a phone
then
you
steal. If you already have such If a you
system,
with
your
supplier that it is still in good working order.
event of an attack.
can keep updated where and
CCTV If you have CCTV, make
sure
it is regularly
in good working order with sufficient storage capacity and as a minimum,
when
it matters
most maintained,
– all
Information on Counter Terrorism Policing’s suite of ACT
is providing coverage of the most
vulnerable
areas,
including doors and windows where access is likely to be gained. The recording
through
the new
easy-to-
training products, plus access to the online e-Learning
equipment should be kept in a navigate
secure cabinet
inside a lockable room within the building. All CCTV should comply with the Information
Action Counters
package.
Commissioner’s Office guidance,
see
www.ico.org.uk
IN THE RARE EVENT OF
Terrorism (ACT) app.
Suite of National Counter Terrorism Security Offi ce
a firearms or weapons attack
Doors and windows Doors
and than
easily
accessible windows should be in good working order, free from rot or damage and have good
More
a thousand
guidance videos.
quality locks that have a Kitemark
showing
that across
they meet the relevant British Standard. There are various types of doors and windows,
specialists
from
e.g. U-PVC, aluminium, timber, the
etc.
these
may
have multi-point or single-point locking mechanisms. All external
doors should
have a and publications.
Latest reference
documents
UK and
have
been
helping
minimum of two locking points offi
with
locks
cers
trial that
this meet
new the British Standard. All doors and windows that are not part of a designated fire
ACT online reporting form and confi dential hotline.
escape route, should be closed
and locked.
product,
including leading
organisations from the
Emergency response and post-incident guidance.
Glazing All easily accessible security,
glazing should be laminated to resist forced entry. Double glazed units only require either the inner or outer
sporting and retail
pane to be laminated. Alternatively, security film can be applied to the internal glazed panel, ensuring it is fixed
under the
beading,
where
Live-time
news
updates
from UK Protect.
sectors.
possible.
New Counter Terrorism ACT App Launched
RUN HIDE TELL
7 Roller shutters and grilles Roller shutters and grilles can provide additional protection to external doors and windows in vulnerable
8 Lighting The need for external lighting will be determined by local circumstances and the quality of street lighting in the area, e.g. inner
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areas around your business premises. They are particularly useful for protecting recessed doors that create hiding places because they
are set back from the building line. If you have roller shutters or grilles fitted, use them.
city, rural, adopted, non-adopted areas, etc. Internal lighting should be operated by detection devices which will automatically switch lights
on where movement is detected. Check that all lights are in good working order.
Safe storage of valuables, assets and stock Valuables, assets and stock should be either removed from the premises or stored
in a secure, lockable container, cage or room and the keys stored in a secure key cabinet or removed entirely. It is advisable to check the
continued performance of essential equipment and services, such as fridge freezers, electrical and water supplies, including central
heating pipework.
and vending machines Gaming and vending machines should be emptied of all stock and cash with visible external facing
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signage displayed to advertise this fact and deter a potential intruder.
Secured by Design is a national police initiative which for many years has worked alongside the UK Police Service
to develop minimum police preferred standards for security. For further advice about any of the 10 security tips
listed above or for product procurement of police preferred products, visit: www.securedbydesign.com
Security Advice leaflet for
closed businesses launched
To support businesses
in managing their securi-
ty during the coronavirus
pandemic, Secured by
Design, the Police Digital
Security Centre and the
National Counter Terrorism
Security Office have put to-
gether a leaflet containing
the Top 10 Security Tips for
Closed Business Premises,
the Top 10 Cyber Security
Tips for Working at Home
and the latest Counter Ter-
rorism advice.
The leaflet is aimed at
businesses who have either
been instructed by the
government to close in line
with the Covid-19 guidance
or have chosen to close,
and provides advice and
guidance to assist them
review both their physical
and cyber security to re-
duce the chances of falling
victim to criminals.
To download the leaflet
visit: https://www.
securedbydesign.com/
guidance/security-
advice-for-businesses
For product procurement
of police preferred
products, visit: www.
securedbydesign.com
Secured by Design and the Police Digital Security Centre are part of Police Crime
Prevention Initiatives (PCPI), a police-owned non-profit organisation that works
on behalf of the Police Service throughout the UK to deliver a wide range of
crime prevention and police demand reduction initiatives.