Security Standards does not reproduce copyrighted standards or provide official interpretations. Where appropriate, our guidance references recognised national and international standards, codes of practice and regulatory guidance. Users should always obtain the latest official editions directly from the relevant publishing organisation.
This page is not intended to be an exhaustive catalogue. Instead, it provides a starting point for individuals wishing to research and understand the principal standards, legislation and guidance relevant to the electronic security industry.
| Standards Body | Link |
|---|---|
| British Standards Institution (BSI) | https://www.bsigroup.com/ |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | https://www.iso.org/ |
| International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) | https://www.iec.ch/ |
| CENELEC | https://www.cencenelec.eu/ |
| UK Government | https://www.gov.uk/ |
| National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) | https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/ |
| National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) | https://www.npsa.gov.uk/ |
| College of Policing | https://www.college.police.uk/ |
| Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) | https://ico.org.uk/ |
| Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) | https://www.securedbydesign.com/ |
| National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) | https://www.npcc.police.uk/ |
Frequently Referenced Standards & Guidance
The standards and guidance below are grouped by subject area for ease of navigation. Many documents are relevant to more than one discipline and may therefore be applicable across multiple stages of the design, procurement, implementation and operation of electronic security systems.
CCTV & Video Surveillance
British Standards Institution (BSI)
- BS EN 62676 Series: Video surveillance systems (CCTV)
- BS 7958: CCTV management and operation
- BS 8418: Detector-activated remotely monitored CCTV
UK Government
- Surveillance Camera Code of Practice: Public space surveillance and CCTV governance
- CCTV Operational Requirements Manual: Defining operational CCTV requirements
- Home Office Operational Requirement Methodology: Outcome-led security system design
National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC)
- National CCTV Strategy: Strategic policing use of CCTV
- Digital Imaging Procedure: Evidential handling of digital images
- Good Practice Guide for Digital Evidence: Digital evidence management
- ANPR National Standards: Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems
- Police Preferred Specification Guidance: Police security equipment specifications
Access Control & Intruder Detection
British Standards Institution (BSI)
- BS EN 60839 Series: Electronic security systems and access control
- BS EN 50131 Series: Intruder and hold-up alarm systems
- PD 6662: UK implementation of intruder alarm standards
- BS 8243: Confirmed alarm systems and police response
- BS 9263: Commissioning and maintenance of intruder alarm systems
- BS EN 50518: Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs)
Protective Security & Crime Prevention
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)
- National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) Guidance: Protective security guidance
- Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSA) Guidance: Counter-terrorism protective security
- NaCTSO Guidance (legacy, now NPSA): Crowded places and hostile threat mitigation
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI)
- Secure by Design: Crime prevention through environmental design
Cyber Security
British Standards Institution (BSI)
- BS EN ISO/IEC 27001: Information security management systems
- BS EN ISO/IEC 27002: Information security controls
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ISO 27001: Information security management
- ISO 27002: Information security controls
- ISO 27005: Information security risk management
- ISO 27017: Cloud security controls
- ISO 27018: Protection of personal data in cloud services
- ISO 27701: Privacy information management
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
- Cyber Essentials: Baseline cyber security controls
- Cyber Essentials Plus: Independently verified cyber security controls
- Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF): Cyber resilience for critical infrastructure
- NCSC Design Principles: Secure system architecture
- NCSC Cloud Security Principles: Secure cloud deployment
Privacy & Information Governance
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- UK GDPR: Data protection and privacy
UK Government
- Data Protection Act 2018: UK data protection legislation
- Human Rights Act 1998: Privacy and human rights considerations
- Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: Regulation of surveillance camera systems
Engineering & Infrastructure
British Standards Institution (BSI)
- BS 7671: Electrical installations (IET Wiring Regulations)
- BS EN 62305: Lightning protection systems
- BS EN 60529: IP ratings for equipment enclosures
- BS EN 50130 Series: Environmental testing for security equipment
- BS EN ISO 19650: Building Information Modelling (BIM)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ISO 19650 Series: Building Information Modelling (BIM)
UK Government
- Building Safety Act 2022: Building safety and dutyholder responsibilities
- Building Regulations Approved Documents: Building design and regulatory compliance
Risk, Quality & Business Management
British Standards Institution (BSI)
- BS EN ISO 31000: Risk management
- BS EN ISO 22301: Business continuity management
- BS EN ISO 55001: Asset management systems
- BS EN ISO 9001: Quality management systems
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ISO 31000: Risk management
- ISO 22301: Business continuity management
- ISO 55001: Asset management systems
- ISO 9001: Quality management systems
- ISO 37301: Compliance management systems
- ISO 45001: Occupational health and safety
- ISO 14001: Environmental management systems
Control Rooms & Human Factors
British Standards Institution (BSI)
- BS EN ISO 11064: Ergonomic design of control rooms
Security Personnel & Service Provision
British Standards Institution (BSI)
- BS 7858: Personnel screening and vetting
- BS 10800: Provision of security services
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