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…
To improve perimeter intrusion detection systems for critical infrastructure and high-value sites, let’s first consider the core elements that comprise a valid security threat. A security threat is, at its heart,…
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…
A modular system, Senstar Symphony® provides a comprehensive feature set, including video management, access control, video analytics, data intelligence, and security management. In this article, we look at Senstar Symphony’s security…
When assisting system integrators, A&Es and end-users with physical security site designs, the topic of network communication links to edge devices like fence or buried perimeter intrusion detection sensors, as well…