About NPSA
About NPSA

The UK Government’s National Technical Authority for Physical and Personnel Protective Security.
- Who We Work With
  
  NPSA works with partners in government, police, industry and academia to reduce the vulnerability of the national infrastructure.
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Protective Security
Protective Security

Implementing effective protective security measures will help to protect your organisation from threats.
Advice & Guidance
Advice & Guidance

Our advice & guidance outlines the steps to take when implementing protective security measures.
- Physical Security
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- Personal Safety and Security for High-Risk Individuals
  
  This content is designed for individuals that have heightened risk affecting their personal safety and security
Learning & Resources
Learning & Resources

We provide information and resources to support the promotion of security awareness across your organisation.
- Security Campaigns
  
  NPSA has developed a series of security awareness campaigns, designed to provide organisations with a complete range of materials they need.
- Digital Learning
  
  Online learning modules relating to Protective Security.
- Think Before You Link
  
  'Think Before You Link' will help you to protect yourself, your colleagues, and your organisation from the harmful impact of online malicious profiles.
- Catalogue of Security Equipment
  
  The Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE) is available to help security practitioners to identify appropriate physical security equipment. The CSE provides a range of products that have been evaluated against specific NPSA security standards and the performance rating achieved.

Detection Systems Product Comparison

Sentinor Limited

Watercress Universal (road)

Category: Detection Systems

Sub Category: Road Hatch Detection

Standard Tested To: Hatch Detection Systems Evaluation Standard V0.1 Nov14

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Description

Watercress Universal protects fixed communication access hatches, from tamper and intrusion through the use of advanced detection algorithms and sensor technology.

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Specification

Watercress Universal consists of a central processor running advanced analytics and recognition algorithms to mitigate against false alarm. Confirmed alarms are automatically elevated by the processor and passed to the clients local on-site system via volt free contacts. Transmission off site to the control room is via a separate dual path communications method. The system is fully expandable (8 inputs per unit), and can detect access point opening, the ingress of foreign liquids, alongside physical attacks including drilling and cutting.

Tested on a Technocover CTC flush hatch.