As the world accelerates toward renewable energy adoption, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as critical infrastructure for grid stability and energy independence. These facilities store massive amounts of electrical…
Every security breach boils down to one thing: unauthorized access. For this to happen, three critical elements must converge—opportunity, means, and motive. This is the crime prevention triangle, and breaking any…
ISC West is the premier event for the physical security industry, bringing together professionals, manufacturers, and system integrators to explore the latest advancements in security technologies. With so many vendors and…
Cell towers are vital to modern communication, ensuring connectivity and public safety. However, they increasingly face threats from theft, vandalism, activism, and accidental damage. Maintaining reliable, uninterrupted communication is crucial not…
The European Union’s Critical Entities Resilience Directive (CER) is a framework for strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure against physical threats, be they natural or man-made, accidental or intentional. It covers…
For physical security professionals, ensuring that a site’s security program (physical systems, people and procedures) achieves its goal of reducing risk and protecting assets is of primary importance. Traditionally, this means…
Perimeter intrusion detection sensors and video management software (VMS) make a perfect pair. Without detection capabilities, a site’s video surveillance system will only passively record intrusion events. Intrusion sensors, on the…
A recent article posted on securitymagazine.com summarized six challenges associated with securing the perimeters of large facilities. In our last post, we looked at the first three challenges. In Part 2…
A recent article posted on securitymagazine.com summarized six challenges associated with securing the perimeters of large facilities. In Part 1 of this article, we examine the first three challenges in greater…
Maintaining a secure perimeter from both internal and external threats is a fundamental requirement for correctional facilities. The perimeter’s security infrastructure, as part of a comprehensive physical protection system (PPS), includes…
Although nuclear power generation has been providing clean energy for almost 70 years, the cost, complexity and perceived safety issues of large power plants has limited their adoption. To meet environmental…
Palisade and ornamental metal (wrought iron or aluminum) fences are found in numerous perimeter security applications. Highly durable and requiring only minimal maintenance, their sturdy, metal construction provides a solid barrier…