Glossary
Below you will find definitions of terms used in this website
AACS
Automated Access Control System
BASM
Built Asset Security Manager – A specialist that is responsible for a security-minded approach to digital design and execution and operation of a built asset.
BIM
Building Information Modelling - A process involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional built asset characteristics.
BMS
Building Management System.
BRE
Building Research Establishment - An independent, impartial, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, offering expertise in the built environment.
BREEAM
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method – Helps clients measure and reduce the environmental impacts of their buildings.
BS 7958
Code of practice for CCTV management and operation.
CAD
Computer Aided Design - The use of computers to design objects.
CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear.
CCTV
Closed Circuit Television
Code for Sustainable Homes
A legacy environmental assessment method for rating and certifying the performance of new homes.
CPNI
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) protects national security by providing protective security advice on physical security, personnel security and cyber security/information assurance.
CPTED
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.
CTSA
Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSA) are co-ordinated, trained and tasked by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), a specialist police organisation co-located with the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI)
Designing out Crime Officer
A police crime prevention officer or civilian staff who manages Secured by Design applications, and advises crime risk and designing out crime advice for the built environment.
Guard Tour Management System
A guard tour system is a system / process for logging the rounds of employees in a variety of situations such as security guards patrolling property, technicians monitoring climate-controlled environments, and correctional officers.
HQM
Home Quality Mark – A UK standard for new homes, published by BRE, which uses a simple 5-star rating to provide impartial information from independent experts on a new home's design, construction quality and running costs.
HVAC
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
HVM
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation - The process for protecting potential assets from vehicle-borne threats ranging from vandalism to VBIED attacks by determined criminals or terrorists.
Invacuation
Moving people to an internal space in an emergency.
ISO 11064
The definition detailing ergonomic principles, recommendations and requirements for the design of workstations found in security control rooms.
M&E
Mechanical and Electrical
MTFA
Marauding Terrorist Firearms Attack.
NaCTSO
National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), a specialist police organisation co-located with the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI)
NVR
Network Video Recorder
PAS 1192-5
A Publicly Accessible Specification (PAS) for security-minded Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital built environments and smart asset management.
PAS 97
A Publicly Accessible Specification (PAS) for guidance on mail screening.
PBIED
Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device - An improvised explosive device placed upon a persons body and then detonated.
PMRS
Private Mobile Radio System.
PSIM
Physical Security Information Management
RSES
Register of Security Engineers and Specialists – A register of independently assessed members that is open to engineers, applied scientists and specialists who focus their knowledge on securing the built environment and infrastructure.
Scope Gap Analysis
A technique that businesses use to determine what steps need to be taken in order to move from its current state to its desired, future state. Also called need-gap analysis, needs analysis, and needs assessment.
Section 106
Developer contributions agreed as part of the planning process.
Secured by Design
A limited company that lists tested security products, and police initiative that seeks to encourage the construction industry to adopt crime prevention measures.
Suitably Qualified Security Specialist
A consultant meeting the experience, qualification and membership requirements of the relevant BREEAM scheme.
TSCM
Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures - A service provided to detect the presence of technical surveillance devices and hazards and to identify technical security weaknesses that could aid in the conduct of a technical penetration of the surveyed facility.
VBIED
Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device - An improvised explosive device placed inside a car or other vehicle and then detonated.
VCOM
Voice Communication
VMS
Video Management System.
