By addressing four security dimensions, you can create a more comprehensive and robust security posture
the four security dimensions can lead to a more comprehensive and robust security posture
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By implementing these tailored building envelope security controls, mid-size residential properties like average suburban houses can establish effective protection against security risks while maintaining the character and comfort of the neighborhood setting
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Deter
Deterrence is the ideal solution. It can prove especially effective when combating inexperienced lone wolves who may be more easily dissuaded by the obvious challenges of attacking a site.
Deterrents can be physical (gates or barriers) or more psychological (video surveillance), but both serve a similar purpose in signifying that a site is protected.
Deterrents can be physical (gates or barriers) or more psychological (video surveillance), but both serve a similar purpose in signifying that a site is protected.
STEP 1
By implementing these tailored building envelope security controls, mid-size residential properties like average suburban houses can establish effective protection against security risks while maintaining the character and comfort of the neighborhood setting
No intruder goes unnoticed
Traditional burglar alarms detect the entry point to a building, room or safe. If an intruder makes it through the entry point, detection shifts to closed-circuit television or light beam security technology systems. In events where authorized personnel are present, they can detect a trespasser through the lack of a radio-frequency identification tag or by using gait and facial recognition technology.
The next step is making the attack as difficult as possible. This level gives staff members, assistive services and civilians a window to react and respond to the situation and evacuate the premises if necessary. Entrance control can provide a safe escape route or an entry barrier to block the violator.
The first step to securing your property is implementing measures to prevent break-ins in the first place. The first level of security, Deter, involves any practice used to discourage threats and attacks from happening. Deterrents can be physical, such as barriers and gates, or more psychological, like video surveillance.
DETECT
STEP 2
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If your business only uses manual key control — like a lockbox or pegboard — you can’t identify the precise moment an unauthorized user requested a key, or when a key has exceeded its time limit. Incorporating an electronic key control system allows you to implement sound alarm triggers. It can also send an email or text message to the system administrator.
Sound alarm triggers might include:
Sound alarm triggers might include:
- Unauthorized personnel attempting to access the system.
- A system drawer being left open for too long.
- Overdue or expired keys.
DELAY
STEP 3
The next step is making the attack as difficult as possible. This level gives staff members, assistive services and civilians a window to react and respond to the situation and evacuate the premises if necessary. Entrance control can provide a safe escape route or an entry barrier to block the violator.
Security partitions and doors are critical, offering obstacles for criminals to penetrate. Additional delaying measures might include attack-resistant doors and windows and crash barriers outside site perimeters.
Security partitions and doors are critical, offering obstacles for criminals to penetrate. Additional delaying measures might include attack-resistant doors and windows and crash barriers outside site perimeters.
DELAY
Additional delaying options include everything from attack-resistant windows and doors through to crash barriers outside the perimeter of a site. Security doors and partitions are essential, as they provide obstacles for an attacker to overcome.
DEFEND
STEP 4
Finally, there are the critical measures needed to protect valuable items inside a site. With layers of protection circling inwards from the perimeter of a building, this is often referred to as the “security onion”.
At the heart of this onion sits the most extensive defensive solutions – safes and vaults. There are all sorts of different options here, including safes that are fire-resistant and vaults which can withstand explosives and diamond core drills. The security audit and resulting strategy will define the level of security required.
At the heart of this onion sits the most extensive defensive solutions – safes and vaults. There are all sorts of different options here, including safes that are fire-resistant and vaults which can withstand explosives and diamond core drills. The security audit and resulting strategy will define the level of security required.
