Gallagher Security has secured approval from the UK’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) for its High Security T30 Keypad Reader, expanding its range of access control equipment suitable for high-security applications.
Announced on 16 October 2026, the approval confirms that the reader meets the requirements of the NPSA Readers and Keypads standard.
The development is particularly relevant to organisations operating in government, defence, utilities and critical national infrastructure, where physical access control systems must meet demanding security requirements.
Meeting high-security requirements
The High Security T30 Keypad Reader forms part of Gallagher’s portfolio of electronic access control technologies, which includes readers, controllers and integrated security management systems.
The latest approval provides independent assurance against the relevant NPSA standard for readers and keypads.
For security consultants and system integrators, product approvals can play an important role when specifying access control equipment for sensitive facilities.
The NPSA develops protective security guidance and standards intended to help organisations manage physical and personnel security risks.
Products assessed against these requirements can assist security professionals when identifying equipment suitable for particular protective security applications.
Gallagher already offers a range of high-security products designed to support installations where credential protection, system integrity and controlled entry are important considerations.
The addition of the High Security T30 Keypad Reader expands the company’s selection of approved equipment for projects requiring compliance with recognised UK protective security requirements.
Supporting critical infrastructure protection
The approval comes as operators of critical infrastructure continue to review the resilience of their physical security arrangements.
For organisations responsible for energy facilities, transport networks, defence installations and other sensitive sites, access control equipment represents an important component of wider protective security measures.
However, the selection of an approved reader is only one part of designing an effective installation.
Security consultants must also consider controller architecture, credential management, communication security, physical installation and integration with monitoring systems.
The availability of independently assessed equipment can simplify elements of product evaluation, particularly where procurement specifications reference recognised security standards.
For integrators, the development provides an additional option when designing systems for facilities with elevated protective security requirements.
The announcement also illustrates the increasing importance of product certification in the physical security sector as customers seek clearer evidence that equipment meets established standards.
Gallagher’s latest approval strengthens its offering for high-security projects while providing buyers with another independently assessed reader option.
