Information Interoperability Government & Industry Interoperability Group (GIIG) Glossary
This guidance is for those procuring construction contracts within government and more widely who may be unfamiliar with the principles and practice behind information management (IM)
Guidance to aid those responsible for developing, designing, and delivering a new perimeter solution
Guidance to assessing domestic window security, covering materials, locking mechanisms, hinges, glazing and installation methods, with practical advice on identifying and enhancing weaknesses against forced entry
When developing protection from ballistic threats, consider cover from view, cover from fire, ballistic protection and firing points
These systems are essential for the safe, secure and resilient operation of most built assets, and their potential vulnerability should addressed when assessing potential threats.
NPSA have published the following new guidance: Forced Entry Standards - A guide to forced entry protection standards for facades and other building elements used within the UK
Doors form an essential part of physical security and are often required to perform several functions
The overarching objective of the FARM project is to seek and identify materials capable of improving the forcible attack resistance of security products against modern tools
Guidance to provide high level, practical advice to anyone looking to formulate a Site Security Plan, assisting in developing a proportionate plan which aims to mitigate Terrorist and State threats, whilst supporting in countering many other types of security or safety threats.
When developing any requirements for blast protection, it is important to decide which weapons and delivery method need to be addressed
Role of properly implemented perimeter security measures as part of a site security scheme and how to identify what is needed.
This guidance presents an overview of the principles behind Vehicle As a Weapon (VAW) detection, the different technologies available & considerations regarding the environments in which they may operate
The guide helps risk owners, and their security advisors, to understand and manage the risk to building occupants, people outside the building and other assets resulting from damage to building facades caused by the blast effects of an external improvised explosive device (IED)
Guidance on selecting, purchasing, using and decommissioning mechanical and electro-mechanical key locks, covering master key systems, secure key control procedures and risk mitigation for protecting UK national infrastructure
Locks and locking hardware need to provide security against forcible and/or surreptitious attack
Security officers play a crucial role in the protection of an asset and consideration of their safety and protection is needed
This page provides owners and operators with security advice for the installation, operation and contracting of locker banks’
Protected spaces are locations within a building where occupants and other assets have enhanced levels of protection against the effects of blast.
Security walling systems can be used to provide enhanced levels of security around important assets, sensitive material or people.
Secure rooms are often used for the storage of sensitive information or large assets. They are primarily designed to protect against surreptitious attack, but may offer some resistance to forcible entry.
In general terms, secure working areas are areas within buildings or facilities where personnel work with sensitive information or assets.
Buildings within the UK are usually constructed using a structural frame, typically steel, concrete or timber, or are built from unframed masonry
Ensuring adequate protection of building services and critical internal spaces during the design process.
When developing protection from ballistic threats, consider cover from view, cover from fire, ballistic protection and firing points
NPSA have published the following new guidance: Forced Entry Standards - A guide to forced entry protection standards for facades and other building elements used within the UK
Guidance to provide high level, practical advice to anyone looking to formulate a Site Security Plan, assisting in developing a proportionate plan which aims to mitigate Terrorist and State threats, whilst supporting in countering many other types of security or safety threats.
Advice on the use of active access delay systems which can disorient and delay attackers from entering the site(s)
Guidance to help those responsible for an organisation or site’s security to procure effective detection dog services that meet their security needs
Updated suite of evidence-based guidance notes detailing good practices underpinning delivery of effective detection dog capability
NPSA has recently updated its guidance on the use of private sector explosives detection dog services
Screening people and their belongings at entry points helps reduce the likelihood of explosive devices, weapons, and other hazardous or prohibited items being brought into buildings or sites
Good practice recommendations for checkpoint security screening of people and belongings at buildings and events, covering risk assessment, screening strategies, and available detection technologies and methods
This guidance helps organisations assess postal security risks and implement appropriate mail screening measures, including screening levels, physical protective measures and emergency procedures for handling suspicious items
Guidance for dog handlers, trainers and kennel staff on meeting the welfare needs of working dogs during kennelling, including enrichment, housing and health monitoring
Guidance on selecting, validating and using training samples for detection dogs, ensuring they deliver the operational detection capability you need.
Guidance on using training records to optimise detection dog performance, covering how to design, complete and securely store training session records for effective monitoring and development
Guidance for dog handlers and instructors on using concealments in detection dog training, including types of concealment, key considerations, and contamination control best practice
Guidance for detection dog handlers and instructors on using blanks and interferents to improve training reliability and reduce false indications during operational searches
Guidance for detection dog handlers and trainers on maintaining operational search performance, including reinforcement techniques, training aids and reducing contextual cue differences
Organisations may use search and screening measures to detect specific items and materials entering (or leaving) their buildings and sites
An introduction to animal learning for working dog trainers and handlers. Understand habituation, conditioning and social learning to improve detection dog training and welfare
Guidance on producing, storing and using odour soaks to support explosives detection dog training programmes safely and effectively
Guidance for detection dog handlers on marker training, including its principles, practical implementation and evidence-based comparison with other reward-based training methods
Guidance on setting up and conducting odour discrimination tests for detection dogs, including scoring criteria and equipment needs
User guide for the Canine Odour Identification Setup Tool, used to create training and accreditation plans for detection dogs
Guidance on selecting, purchasing, using and decommissioning mechanical and electro-mechanical key locks, covering master key systems, secure key control procedures and risk mitigation for protecting UK national infrastructure
Locks and locking hardware need to provide security against forcible and/or surreptitious attack
NPSA runs various functional evaluation schemes for perimeter intrusion detection products. This page describes the schemes and the process that manufacturers should follow for product submission
Updated guidance on Intrusion Detections Systems (IDS) is now available. IDS are sited within a building and offer out of hours protection when the building or buildings are locked at night
NPSA undertake a number of functional evaluation schemes for automated access control products
A well-run control room can provide the fundamental principles of Deter, Detect and Delay
Automatic Access Control Systems (AACS) provide detection and audit to limit who can go where.
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is a system in which images are monitored and recorded for surveillance and security purposes. NPSA have updated the page to include a new Introduction to CCTV video
Security lighting plays an important part of any site’s security regime. Good quality and well planned lighting will assist your guard force
On 24 November 2022 the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster made a written ministerial statement to the House of Commons on the subject of visual surveillance systems used on the government estate
A tracking system can assist and aid the response force following initial detection of intrusion.
Locks, technology & control rooms can help control who can go where and when. These systems integrate with physical barriers to provide delay and detection against a multitude of attackers.
Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems is a generic term which covers a wide range of technologies designed to provide advance warning of an intruder gaining access to a secure area
All perimeters will require points of access and for secure perimeters; this is the optimal location for controlling access for authorised personnel
Entry points into a building provide the first impression to staff and visitors of both the business and the site security posture
Advice on the use of active access delay systems which can disorient and delay attackers from entering the site(s)
When deploying digitally connected physical security systems in the modern world, is it important to use products that have been independently tested to help withstand cyber threats. This guide sheds light on the different cyber standards available to organisations and products
When deploying digitally connected physical security systems in the modern world, is it important to use products that have been independently tested to help withstand cyber threats. This guide sheds light on the different cyber standards available to organisations and products
The guide helps risk owners, and their security advisors, to understand and manage the risk to building occupants, people outside the building and other assets resulting from damage to building facades caused by the blast effects of an external improvised explosive device (IED)
This guidance note is to assist the building owner, security manager and facility managers to ensure that suitable bullet resistant glass is selected to mitigate the threat and that have been certified as meeting the required standard
This document supplements the NPSA Standard by providing a method for testing external doors, non-glazed panels and non-loadbearing walls under blast loading from external IEDs and assessing the damage and hazard to people
This guidance note is to assist the building owner, security manager and facility manager in selecting a design threat and ensuring that suitable products are used to mitigate the threat
This guidance note is to assist the building owner, security manager and facility managers to ensure that suitable bullet resistant glass (BRG) is selected to mitigate the threat and that have been certified as meeting the required standard
Guidance note on measures to improve the blast resistance of glazing
A summary of the different types of curtain walling systems that exist and where these are typically used
Windows and glazed facades are important elements of a building that can be vulnerable to forced entry, ballistic, surreptitious and other attacks
When developing any requirements for blast protection, it is important to decide which weapons and delivery method need to be addressed