Physical Security

Effective physical security of an asset is achieved by multi-layering different measures. The concept is based on the principle that the security of an asset is not significantly reduced with the loss of any single layer. Each layer of security may be comprised of different elements of interdependent systems

Last Updated 29 January 2021
Building & Infrastructure
Building Services & Internal Spaces
Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS)
Search and Screening - Explosives, Weapons and CBRN Detection
Sensitive Information & Assets
Video Surveillance, Access Control, Detection & Control Rooms
Windows & Glazed Facades
Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE)
The Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE) is available to help security practitioners to identify appropriate physical security equipment
Guidance
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)
NPSA have published a calling notice - Street Furniture Programme 2023-24
Guidance
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats
Good general physical and personnel security measures will contribute towards resilience against CBRN incidents
Guidance
Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS)
Electronic attack of physical security systems is the means of carrying out a localised cyber-attack specifically on the security system. This can be to corrupt data, open a portal or disable alarms
Countering Threats from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Guidance
Countering Threats from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Supporting our customers in assessing and mitigating the security risks posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as UAV or drones.
Guidance
Marauding Terrorist Attacks
Marauding terrorist attacks are fast-moving, violent incidents where assailants move through a location aiming to find and kill or injure as many people as possible
Guidance
Fire as a Weapon
Fire as a weapon (FAW) is the deliberate use of fire within a terrorist attack with the intent to cause harm. This may include causing harm to people, premeditated damage to property, or a combination of both