The importance of CPNI

SECURITY

The importance of CPNI approval

National media reports show us that threats are constantly evolving. To meet the challenges of modern times, the technology specified for the installation needs to not only deliver, but be appropriate for use in high risk environments. This is where the CPNI can help security systems installers

The CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) is the UK Government’s technical authority for physical and personnel security. CPNI’s role is to protect UK national security in reducing the vulnerability of the UK to a variety of threats such as terrorism, espionage and sabotage working in partnership with government, police, industry and academia.

National Infrastructure are those facilities, systems, sites, information, people, networks and processes, necessary for a country to function and upon which daily life depends. It also includes some functions, sites and organisations which are not critical to the maintenance of essential services, but which need protection due to the potential danger to the public (civil nuclear and chemical sites for example).

In the UK, there are 13 national infrastructure sectors: Chemicals, Civil Nuclear, Communications, Defence, Emergency Services, Energy, Finance, Food, Government, Health, Space, Transport and Water. Several sectors have defined ‘sub-sectors’; Emergency Services for example can be split into Police, Ambulance, Fire Services and Coast Guard.

One of the services offered by CPNI is the publication of the Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE) which identifies physical security equipment appropriate for use when designing and implementing solutions to protect national infrastructure. The CSE lists security products which have been evaluated against specific security standards and achieved a certain performance rating.

CPNI approval signals to installers, consultants and end users that products have been identified as suitable for use in high risk and challenging environments, and are considered for use in a range of top level Governmental and national infrastructure sites. This not only offers enhanced peace of mind, but ensures systems with strict security requirements can be designed and installed to meet the most stringent demands.

According to CPNI guidelines: “In order to achieve success, an adversary will attempt to identify and then exploit any perceived weakness within your protective security measures. Having an effective, proportionate security solution will mitigate the ease with which an adversary can formulate then carry out an attack plan.” A key element of this approach is to identify unauthorised intrusion within the site perimeter.

Texecom has a range of products which have received CPNI approval and are therefore suitable for Governmental and national infrastructure solutions. These include the Premier Elite 168 and Premier Elite 640 expandable commercial-grade control panels. A range of accredited peripherals are also available, including keypads, expanders and power supplies, to allow the design and installation of quality systems for higher risk applications. In addition, each Premier Elite control panel shares the same programming and user platform, ensuring instant product familiarity across the range.

It is critical that installers designing solutions for Governmental and national infrastructure projects select CPNI-accredited systems, and in many other high risk sites it makes sense to specify products which meet the grade.

CPNI approval signals to installers, consultants and end users that products have been identified as suitable for use in high risk and challenging environments

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APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

Darren Conway

Darren Conway has joined Lodge Service as Group Strategy Director, with responsibility for business operations in the UK and Europe. He has held senior positions in loss prevention, health and safety and trading standards operations with Fraser Group, Superdry, TJX, Debenhams and other retailers.

Darren has worked with the National Business Crime Solution (NBCS), Business Crime Partnerships (BCRP) and Business Improvement District (BID) initiatives, to align the police and the business community and help tackle business crime at local and national levels. He says he retains this focus in his new role with Lodge Service, to help security users to work together to combat the risks to their businesses.

Ellie Strudley

Ellie Strudley has joined the Astra Security team as Operations Administrator and will be focused on the reactive side of the service desk.

Having spent the last three years working for Tesco in various roles, in both the Express stores and the online delivery department, Ellie will be using her skills and knowledge gained from this experience in her new role.

Ellie said: “I'm really excited to be joining the team, and looking forward to getting to know the business better and use my customer service experience to add value. My focus will be on service and reactive calls.” Matthew Stanley, Director of Operations added, “It’s really great to have Ellie on board. She is going to be a great addition to the team and we are all looking forward to working alongside her.” Jon Könz

During the 51st General Assembly of Euralarm, the European association representing the fire safety and security industry, the members chose Jon Könz as new President of Euralarm. He succeeds Martin Harvey who was President for the past 3 ½ years. Before being elected President Jon Könz was chair of the Services Section of Euralarm. He is head of Industry Affairs at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.

The 2021 General Assembly was held in Brussels where the outgoing President praised the work that was done in fostering internal communications in times when more and more people were bound to their (home) office and much of the communications takes place via online communication platforms.

Julie Kenny

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL has been elected to serve as Chair of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC). Julie, a former Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) from between 2010-12 and the Security Equipment Manufacturers section twice between 1998 and 2004, started her career in litigation before turning to manufacturing, founding BSIA members Pyronix in 1986. Julie also holds a CBE, DBE and an Honorary Doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in recognition of her contribution to business and community in the South Yorkshire region, receiving the Freedom of the Borough of Rotherham, her hometown, in 2021.

Taking over from Sir Kevin Tebbit, Julie will commence her role in January 2022. Mike Reddington, Chief Executive, BSIA, said: “The Association is delighted that Dame Julie has been elected to be the Chair of RISC. Her commitment to the BSIA and the wider security sector has truly influenced the landscape of our industry, and her strategic expertise and extensive knowledge of the public, private and voluntary sectors make her a perfect fit for such an important role.”

Phil Bunting

Safer Scotland has appointed Phil Bunting as its new Managing Director. Phil has been charged not only with accelerating the Paisleybased business’s expansion into the rest of the UK, but also breaking into European markets.

Working alongside founder Ryan Clark, who steps up to the CEO role, Phil will oversee the Safer Security Group throughout the rest of the UK and Europe.

Ryan Clark said: “I am delighted that we have been able to attract Phil Bunting, one of the most sought-after leaders within the industry, and for good reason, to the role of MD. Phil has an exceptional track record of leading innovation over decades and possesses an unrivalled knowledge, both of the sector and the ingredients for success.”