Skip to content

National Protective Security Authority

We are the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security. 

audience
audience
Public Realm Design Guide for HVM
Blurred crowd
Fingerprint pin pad

News and Blogs

Accessibility Tool

Introducing the new Accessibility Tool to assist those who require any adjustments when browsing our content and pages.

Events
The Security Institute's Annual Conference

On Wednesday 16th October, a representative from the NPSA  will be speaking at The Security Institute’s annual conference

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill has been introduced to Parliament

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill - Martyn's Law - has been introduced to Parliament, requiring those responsible for public premises and events to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate mitigation measures

Trusted research
Trusted Research Evaluation Framework

NPSA and NCSC share the Trusted Research Evaluation Framework, a tool which aims to protect the integrity of the system of international research collaboration

Popular Guidance

paparazzi chasing a black car
Guidance

High-risk individuals may be exposed to threats to their personal safety and security. If you are a high-risk individual, this guidance aims to help you protect yourself and your family from a range of threats. 

Security campaigns
Security Campaign

Trusted Research aims to secure the integrity of the system of international research collaboration, which is vital to the continued success of the UK's research and innovation sector. 

Secure Innovation
Security Campaign

Navigate the emerging technology landscape securely. This is a joint campaign between NPSA and NCSC.

Insider Risk Mitigation Digital Learning
Digital Learning

This digital learning will provide you with a solid foundation in this subject area and can act as a springboard to NPSA's extensive guidance on helping your business effectively manage insider risk.

Think Before You Link App
Security Campaign

NPSA has launched an innovative new app allowing users of social media and professional networking sites, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, to better identify the hallmarks of fake profiles used by foreign spies and other malicious actors.