The thrust of the Royal Society's work on security in the United Kingdom is concerned with how to make the UK “safer”. Though the work is concerned only with the UK, its findings and recommendations are relevant to other countries and regions. Two of them are of particular importance. Many government agencies are involved with security-relevant work; there is a need for coordination if duplication is to be prevented. Coordination will enhance the capacity of the UK to respond effectively to attacks. The coordination must involve the private sector that has diverse skills and technologies that could be critical in combating the new security threats.