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
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.
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
Physical security
This guidance presents an overview of the principles behind Vehicle As a Weapon detection, the different technologies available & considerations regarding the environments in which they may operate
Social Media
CPNI have launched a LinkedIn account to enable us to reach a wider audience with our protective security guidance, advice, campaigns and other products.
Windows & Glazed Facades
Glazed facades are widely used in modern buildings, against a blast threat, they can be extremely vulnerable. The following CPNI video highlights this risk and signposts users to further CPNI guidance
CPNI provides expert advice, research and development to support
- Countering Terrorism
- Countering Activities by Hostile States
- Protecting the Public
Featured Guidance
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