National Protective Security Authority
We are the UK government's National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security
What's New
Hostile reconnaissance
NPSA have released the latest module in the See, Check and Notify series, SCaN for line managers.
With an emphasis on Insider Threat this module is designed to increase awareness around the hostile reconnaissance that may be undertaken prior to an insider event, how a manager or supervisor can identify this activity and how they can help to counter it.
Threats
The UK’s thriving science and technology sector is at risk of being compromised by certain states for their technological, economic, political, and military gain. Secure your success
CBRN
New Preparing and Responding to a Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) Incident guidance for security professionals.
Security planning
NPSA and the Home Office have developed three tools to support those involved in the planning and management of venues and public spaces in considering security requirements to help protect these locations
Physical security
NPSA is proud to announce the release of a test standard for this technology – Discriminative Threat Detection (DTD) Systems Test Method
Working with NPSA
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We work with universities to develop guidance on how to undertake research safely and securely
NPSA can help the emerging technology sector operate securely and safely
We can help those working in and around public premises and events
NPSA can help you protect your science and technological advantage
Featured Guidance
Guidance to help practitioners determine the vehicle-borne threat, assess site strengths and vulnerabilities, and identify suitable options for HVM (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation).
If you're new to the topic, get started here with this helpful insider risk overview.
Sensitive information and assets, whatever their form, must be appropriately protected from creation through to verified destruction.
Good general physical and personnel security measures will contribute towards resilience against CBRN incidents.
Why and how hostile reconnaissance is conducted, and the principles of how to disrupt threats during the reconnaissance phase, along with practical measures on how to reduce the vulnerability of their site.