The purpose of Protect is to keep the public safe by strengthening our protection against a terrorist attack in the UK or against our interests overseas, and so reduce our vulnerability. The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has primary responsibility for Protect, but all communities, businesses, and public sector organisations should consider the principles of Protect as part of their work to keep people safe.
The aim of the Protect section of the CONTEST strategy is to:
- have an effective multi-layered defence to protect against an attack
- reduce illicit access to the material needed for an attack, including increasing the timeliness of suspicious transaction reports
- protect the public spaces, transport, and infrastructure in the UK which are most at risk of attack
- make full use of our powers and capabilities at the border
For appropriate advice, guidance, and training resources relating to Protect, visit the Protect UK website.