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Reacting to attacks

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No single rule can be applied to all attacks against defenders. Attacks are also security incidents, and you can find guidelines for how to react to security incidents in Chapter 4.

In any kind of attack there are two essential things to remember:

  • Think always about security! – both during and after the attack!(If you are under attack and you have to make a choice between two alternatives, go for the safest one!)
  • Following an attack, it will be necessary to recover physically and psychologically, take action to solve the situation, and restore a safe work environment for you and your organisation. It is crucial to retain as much detailed information as possible about the attack: What happened, who/how many people were involved, number plates of vehicles, descriptions, etc. This can be useful to document the case, and should be compiled as quickly as possible. Keep copies of any documents handed over to the authorities to document the case.
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