6/6 in our series on CTS-PRAS blogs
If you’ve followed our CTS-PRAS: Not just for CT series, you’ll already know how our advanced planning and analysis software is reshaping the way Counter Terrorism, law enforcement and defence professionals assess and mitigate risk.
However, CTS-PRAS is much more than a Counter Terrorism tool. It’s a fully integrated digital environment for understanding threats, prioritising resources and sharing intelligence rapidly and accurately across a wide range of operational contexts.
So, here’s a summary of what this vital tool could be doing for you, a rundown of five key reasons why CTS-PRAS is transforming modern threat planning and decision-making.
- Sadly, there’s never been a greater need for a CT solution.
In an era of escalating and unpredictable threats, traditional Counter Terrorism planning methods are no longer enough. Manual analysis, outdated tools and multiple site visits waste time, inflate costs and increase risk to lives and infrastructure. Every delay or overlooked vulnerability can have devastating consequences, while public confidence erodes when protective measures fall short.
CTS-PRAS changes that. Used by the UK Police and the US Department of Homeland Security, it unites advanced data, 3D visualisation and automated threat analysis in one integrated platform. Proven at major events such as G7 Summits and NATO conferences, CTS-PRAS helps CT professionals cut time, cost and risk, strengthening preparedness and protecting lives.
You can read the full blog here: CTS-PRAS: the integrated Counter Terrorism planning and analysis software that’s not just for CT – Cunning Running Software
- Airports and CNI face threats that are expanding faster than defences
Airports and other Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) are increasingly vulnerable to evolving threats from terrorists, hostile actors and even careless drone users. High public footfall, economic importance and ease of disruption make them prime targets.
CTS-PRAS provides the planning intelligence needed to stay ahead. It enables rapid mapping, threat analysis and risk mitigation for UAS, MANPADS, firearms, IEDs and other potential attacks, helping users prioritise responses and optimise defensive measures.
Read the full blog here: Flight of foot: How deploying advanced CTS-PRAS software can protect airports and CNI from a wide range of threats – Cunning Running Software
- Major events demand coordination across agencies that rarely share tools
Every large-scale gathering, whether it’s a summit, concert or sporting event, brings together multiple organisations with different processes and risk appetites. Without a shared picture, coordination breaks down, and resources are stretched thin.
CTS-PRAS creates a single, visual source of truth. It helps security planners understand vulnerabilities, optimise patrols and CCTV, test response options and communicate clearly with all partners. Proven at events from the Commonwealth Games to NATO conferences, it builds consensus quickly, so protection is both effective and manageable.
Read the full blog here: Raise the bar: How deploying advanced CTS-PRAS software can protect major events and attendees from a wide range of threats – Cunning Running Software
- In complex search or investigation scenarios, small delays cost dearly
Police searches often extend beyond missing persons, covering fugitives, crime scenes, routes, buildings and potential IED sites. All of these demand speed, precision and coordination under pressure. Traditional manual methods can slow response and increase risk, making it harder for teams to plan, prioritise and act with confidence.
CTS-PRAS transforms this process. Its advanced Search capabilities integrate mapping, analysis and automation to plan, brief and track complex search operations in minutes, not hours. By uniting data, visualisation and task management in one tool, CTS-PRAS enhances collaboration, ensures full coverage and empowers faster, smarter decision-making across Counter Terrorism and serious crime investigations.
Read the full blog here: Look sharp: How advanced CTS-PRAS software can support searches in CT, serious crime investigations and other operations – Cunning Running Software
- Firearms operations leave no margin for uncertainty
Firearms teams operate in extreme, high-stakes environments where every decision can mean the difference between safety and tragedy. From armed criminal incidents to VIP protection, effective planning and shared situational awareness are vital, yet traditional mapping tools can leave critical vulnerabilities unseen until it is too late.
CTS-PRAS changes that. Its data-rich mapping and weapons analysis identify potential shooters and surveillance positions, assess coverage and visualise threat zones in 3D for clearer, faster decision-making. Used proactively, it helps eliminate blind spots, strengthen protective strategies and avoid the kind of preventable failures that have marred past operations, keeping officers and the public safer.
Read the full blog here: Forewarned is forearmed: How deploying advanced CTS-PRAS software can protect against potential shooters – Cunning Running Software
From Counter Terrorism and policing to CNI protection, event security and defence applications, CTS-PRAS delivers the speed, precision and shared understanding that modern operations demand.
We hope this series of articles has convinced you that a CTS-PRAS remote demo (delivered via a Teams call) is most definitely worth around 30 minutes of your time.
To arrange a CTS-PRAS demo, simply call Cunning Running on +44 (0)1794 834750 or email enquiries@cunningrunning.co.uk
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