Ministerie van Justitie

Could my business be an attractive target for terrorists?

When choosing a target, terrorists think about the impact an attack will have, such as a large number of casualties or major damage. You can find out whether your business could be attractive to terrorists by answering four questions.

If terrorists attacked your business, would they:

• inflict many casualties? 
  Are there many people on the premises? How easily can the emergency services reach the premises?
• cause major economic damage?
  Would an attack mean that your business or neighbouring businesses would be prevented from providing a crucial service or product, such as the telecommunications network?
• cause a disaster?
  Could a minor attack go on to cause devastating damage, such as an explosion, poisoning, or contamination from substances stored on your premises?
• undermine social values or make a symbolic statement?
  Could terrorists regard your business as a symbol of social, ideological, or religious values?
• cause social unrest?
  Would an attack, or even the threat of an attack, on your business cause social unrest?