We are the UK government's National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security
NPSA and NCSC have developed the Secure Innovation Personalised Action Plan, aimed at early-stage technology companies. Answer some simple questions, and the tool will generate a bespoke security action plan for your business to help you protect your innovation.
What's New
Security campaigns
The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have launched the Secure Innovation Personalised Action Plan
Threats
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 those close to you from a range of threats.
Election Security
The aim of NPSA’s defending democracy programme is to protect the democratic integrity of the UK. We will focus on safeguarding its democratic institutions, election and wider processes, and people from a range of national security threats
Insider risk
We are encouraging any and all organisations to “Be Insider Risk Ready” under a new campaign we are launching in 2024
Working with NPSA
Click on each of the below videos to find out about the experiences of existing customers from the following sectors:
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
NPSA's innovative app allows users to identify the hallmarks of fake profiles used by foreign spies and other malicious actors.
NPSA provides a recommended programme, tools and guidance, to help organisations prevent, manage and recover from an insider event.
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.
Learn more about the risks associated with international collaboration and how to protect your research.
Guidance to help practitioners determine the vehicle-borne threat, assess site strengths and vulnerabilities, and identify suitable options for HVM (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation).