In the fast-evolving landscape of physical security, data center operators face a persistent challenge: siloed security systems. A recent SIA Data Center Security Report highlights a troubling reality—”design accountability is fragmented,” with perimeter elements often managed separately from access control, video,…
Data centers are experiencing expansion rates often described as a ‘gold rush’, with hyperscalers and colocation providers racing to meet unprecedented demand. This breakneck pace necessitates a phased or partial operation approach. Maintaining physical security during buildouts however, remains a non-negotiable…
When industry professionals visualize data center security, they often picture biometric scanners, mantraps, and server cages. However, the most critical vulnerability frequently lies outside the facility walls, buried a few feet…
When security professionals design perimeter protection systems, they face a fundamental question: Will this solution still protect my facility in ten, fifteen, or even 20 years? The FiberPatrol FP1150 fiber optic…
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…