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In 2008, Time Magazine listed de-radicalisation as one of ten future revolutions and since then de-radicalisation programmes have proliferated across the world as a measure to counter and prevent terrorism. In short, these programmes have aimed to facilitate the abandonment of radical ideology and to reduce the risk of reoffending of participants upon their release from programmes.

Counter Terror Business talks to Anne Bell, a Subject Specialist at the PSHE Association – the national body for PSHE education, winners of a recent Counter Terrorism Education award for their preventative education work under �鶹�� Office BSBT funding

Peter Yapp, former Deputy Director of UK's National Cyber Security Centre, explains why cyber crime prevention is stronger than the cure
The harsh truth of cyber crime is that, unless an organisation is the direct victim of a cyber attack, they tend to not take much preventative action. The ‘it won’t happen to me’ syndrome is a risky attitude to take, particularly considering the increasing scope of cyber criminals. As technology evolves, so do their targets, tools and techniques for exploitation.

At the start of June, Figen Murray was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Counter Terrorism Award, as part of the 2020 Counter Terror Awards. Here, we get her thoughts on recognition, Martyn’s Law and venue security
On 22 May 2017, Figen Murray’s son, Martyn Hett, was one of the 22 people killed in the devastating Manchester Arena bombing attack. Following the events of that evening, Figen has made it her mission to promote peace and positive change in Martyn’s name.

Following the long-awaited publication of the Russia Report, Ray Walsh explores what it says, what it means and where we go next

Effective business continuity (BC) management in a crisis is all about preparation. The use of robust research techniques, deployed both inside the organisation and externally, helps to identify any potential threats. Internally, business impact analysis is used to identify which of the organisations products and services are most important and why, based on criteria known as strategic impact factors.

Simon Newman, head of Cyber and Business Services at the Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, discusses the reporting, or under-reporting of cyber incidents and reducing the vulnerability of organisations to cyber-crime and fraud

Counter Terror Business (CTB) talks to Brian Dillon (BD), managing director of Rubicon Resilience Limited, about the importance of crisis management planning and returning to ‘normal working’ post-coronavirus
CTB: As businesses begin to return to the 'normal’ ways of working, how easy do you think it will be to recover?

The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on 25 May has once again graphically illustrated the problem of racism and the excessive use of force in US policing. Careful, evidence-based analysis is, however, a key prerequisite in determining its scale and scope, both there and in other places. This is no less true with respect to the claim, which dominates the relevant literature and campaigning worlds, that counter terrorism in Britain, particularly the Prevent programme, is racist and/or Islamophobic.

The Counter Terror Awards acknowledge excellence in the global fight against terrorism. Since 2018, organisations and individuals from the UK and overseas have been recognised across 20 categories for their contributions to reducing the threat of global terrorism.