Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure
We are the UK government’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security.
What's New
Incident Management
CPNI have produced a film which introduces steps security staff within organisation should take once an unattended bag has been identified on their establishments
Personnel security
CPNI has launched an innovative new app allowing users of social media and professional networking sites, to identify the hallmarks of fake profiles used by foreign spies and other malicious actors.
Insider risk
This guidance provides an overview of the fundamentals of Insider Risk Management. This will enable you to get the most from CPNI advice.
Technology & control rooms
This guidance document is intended for people designing, building and operating automatic access control systems (AACS) that include biometric authentication
Economic Security
Protected Procurement is guidance for businesses and organisations to help embed security across supply chains and to protect from supply chain attacks. Created in partnership with CIPS
CPNI provides expert advice, research and development to support
- Countering Terrorism
- Countering Activities by Hostile States
- Protecting the Public
Featured Guidance
This guidance provides an overview of the fundamentals of Insider Risk Management. This will enable you to get the most from CPNI advice.
Guidance to help businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes secure their supply chain. This is designed to help you embed security across every stage of your supply chain and to protect your business from supply chain attacks. Created in partnership with CIPS
Guidance for data centre owners and users. Use this guidance to inform your own risk management strategy that is unique to your organisation’s needs
Consider security early when seeking investment to protect your company and help you prepare for the National Security and Investment Act
Navigating the emerging technology landscape securely. This is a joint campaign between CPNI and NCSC
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