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National Protective Security Authority

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

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Public Realm Design Guide for HVM
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News and Blogs

Search & screening
Search and Screening Survey

NPSA is seeking your assistance in enhancing security training standards. We are conducting a survey to gather insights on the current training practices for staff involved in search and screening at entry and exit points.

 

Security Projects and Initiatives
Secure Innovation - a Five Eyes Intelligence Partnership

Five Eyes launch shared security advice campaign for tech startups.

Trusted Research
Trusted Research Scenario Videos

NPSA and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have developed a new range of learning videos for academics, as part of the Trusted Research advice and guidance. 

Accessibility Tool

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

Popular Guidance

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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. 

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Security Campaign

Navigate the emerging technology landscape securely. This is a Five Eyes Intelligence Partnership campaign delivered in the UK by 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.