National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World

The UK Government published National Security Strategy 2025 (NSS 2025), on 24 June 2025, outlining a bold and comprehensive framework for safeguarding the nation in an era of radical uncertainty. It has direct implications for the UK private security industry, including BSIA members, by reinforcing the sector’s role in national resilience, infrastructure protection, and technological innovation. We asked our Chief Commercial Officer (Paddy Kyle) to provide a few insights and to summarise the document.

Strategic Overview

The NSS 2025 is built around three core pillars:

1. Security at Home
• Focus on defending UK territory and making the country a “harder target” for threats.
• Emphasis on resilience against both physical and cyber threats.
• NSS25 recognises the private security sector’s role in protecting critical infrastructure, public spaces, and digital assets. 
2. Strength Abroad
• The document sets out aims to renew alliances and build new partnerships in emerging domains.
• Encourages collaboration with private sector to extend UK influence and security capabilities globally.
3. Sovereign & Asymmetric Capabilities
• Calls for rebuilding the UK’s defence industrial base and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers.
• It highlights the importance of private security firms in developing sovereign technologies and services.

Relevance to the Private Security Industry

The strategy explicitly acknowledges the private security sector as a key stakeholder in national security delivery. Key touchpoints include:

• Cybersecurity & Surveillance: The strategy’s emphasis on digital resilience aligns with BSIA-led initiatives like CySPAG and the ongoing work of the BSIA AI/Biometrics Special Interest Group.
• Workforce & Standards: The NSS supports professionalisation and skills development—areas where BSIA members contribute through training, compliance, and best practice.
• Public-Private Collaboration: The strategy encourages deeper cooperation between government and industry, echoing BSIA’s ongoing partnerships with the Home Office, NPCC,SIA and other industry stakeholders.

 Implications for BSIA Members

• Increased Demand: For services in lone worker protection, cyber monitoring, and critical infrastructure security.
• Policy Influence: Opportunities to shape standards and contribute to national security frameworks through BSIA representation.

In Summary

The UK Government’s National Security Strategy 2025 marks a pivotal moment for our industry. It recognises the essential role of the private security sector in protecting national infrastructure, enhancing cyber resilience, and supporting public safety. For BSIA members, this strategy reinforces our relevance and responsibility.

From shaping standards and delivering frontline services to contributing to sovereign capabilities and workforce development. The BSIA remains committed to working with government and industry partners to ensure our members are empowered, engaged, and equipped to meet the evolving security challenges of our time.

Paddy Kyle

Chief Commercial Officer

British Security Industry Association

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