NPSA Guidance On Home Security Systems

August 7, 2025

In June 2025, the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) the UK’s national technical authority for physical and personnel protective security released updated guidance on home security systems, aimed particularly at high-risk individuals and those advising them.  

This guidance reflects evolving threats and lays out a robust, multi-layered approach that civil households and security professionals alike can learn from.   

We have compiled a list of key information for BEHSS customers and what you need to know: 

Key NPSA Guidance 

Fully Integrated Systems: Intruder Detection, CCTV & Resilient Communications 

A key emphasis in the NPSA guidance is on systems that are fully integrated: 

  • A resilient communication network should ensure secure, uninterrupted delivery of critical alerts to occupants, alarm receiving centres (ARCs), or the police—using robust cyber-secure connections.  
  • The systems should withstand potential cyber-interference—highlighting the importance of secure infrastructure and redundancy in communication channels.  

Certified Installation: Why Accreditation Matters 

The NPSA strongly recommends (and expects) that systems are professionally installed by accredited security companies such as Bourne End & Henley Security Systems who are accredited by organisations such as the the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB). 

Benefits of certification include: 

  • Compliance with British and policing standards (e.g. NPCC Type A alarms, BS 8418 CCTV). 
  • Enhanced reliability, resilience, and cybersecurity of the system. 
  • Professional training, system servicing, and fault-rectification. 
  • Assurance that systems are monitored, with faults swiftly addressed. This is vital when occupant safety depends on functionality. 

Reflecting Modern Threats with Modern Solutions 

The NPSA’s updated guidance represents a meaningful shift, acknowledging: 

  • The need for well-planned layers of protection, from public-facing perimeters through to designated safe zones. 
  • The critical interplay between human response, technical detection, and secure, resilient communication. 
  • The value of certified installation to ensure systems are trustworthy, maintainable, and compliant. 

As one security specialist recently noted, “The NPSA’s guidance underscores the importance of layered, protective security tailored to individual risk profiles.” 

Why BEHSS Is Well-positioned For The NPSA Era 

Bourne End & Henley Security Systems has been safeguarding Thames Valley homes in the local area for over 25 years. Here’s how we align and enhance with NPSA’s guidance: 

  • Zone-based Design: We can assess your property layout including gardens, driveways, internal spaces and recommend bespoke zone-specific solutions. 
  • Integrated Systems: We install intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and communications that work as a unified system. 
  • Accredited Installation: BEHSS engineers operate with adherence to SSAIB standards, ensuring reliability and compliance. 
  • Local Expertise & Support: Based between Henley and Marlow, we offer responsive customer service, tailored consultations, seamless installation, and ongoing maintenance across the Thames Valley as outlined on our website. 

Stay Updated With The Latest Guidelines From Bourne End & Henley Security Systems 

If you’d like BEHSS to help you design, assess, or upgrade your home security in line with NPSA’s recommendations, please get in touch today for a free, no-obligation survey. Get in touch with us via our contact form, call us 01628520162 or email us and a member of our team will be happy to assist. 

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