Description of the concept of perimeter security

Perimeter security system - a complex system for ensuring the security of the facility, which may include natural, engineering and technical means of security object

Basic concepts and functions of the system;

Factors influencing the choice of the system;

Technical means of detection system;

Why you should contact professionals;

Regarding the security systems of the facility:

a perimeter means the outer boundary of the premises;

by means of security:

natural barriers - Education without direct human intervention, such as features of landscape areas (river, lake, breaks, etc..), etc.;

mechanical barriers, such as fences, gates, various types of fences - engineering;

technical - detection means (alarm, detectors, etc.), visual inspection (CCTV), public address and communication, obstructions and directions (automatic barriers, turnstiles, doors, gates, etc.) and other system.

Perimeter represents the outer boundary of the premises, thus the first line of defense against unauthorized access, as well as attempts to harm people or property. Integrated security systems, perimeter protection is given special attention, because the degree of protection of the first line depends on the overall reliability of the protection system, the response time of a potential threat, the amount of time for its timely elimination, etc. Qualitatively designed and made, taking into account the specifics of the object and the needs of the customer, the system allows not only to take timely measures to eliminate potential threats, but also to prevent them from being much more important.

Perimeter security is a mandatory component of security systems at airports, energy industry facilities, petrochemical and gas sphere, military facilities, transport, research and many other industrial and many. Complex equipment and engineering systems can detect a potential intruder at the "first approaches" to the object, and with the latest technology it is possible to fix not only the beginning of the action (for example, when people are trying to climb over the fence), and at the moment of intention (for example, when a person has just evaluated the options - to do it or not, or in what place it is better to do it, or only a part of the potentially dangerous area), that is, measures to prevent infiltration can be taken much faster, and even prevent such attempts from advancing.

The main functions of perimeter security systems include:

Installing security to prevent and minimize the risks of unauthorized violation of perimeter boundaries by people, animals, vehicles and other objects;

Monitoring the status of perimeter points and access to the territory of the object (gates, doors, checkpoints, checkpoints, etc.);

Timely informing users and partners, as well as services, to ensure the security of the object (private security, internal security service, etc.), of attempts to enter the territory, emergency situations, attempts to breach perimeter boundaries, etc.;

At a time when technical means of detection, monitoring and alerting were a rare case, perimeter security systems are already in place, because only the sooner the intruder is detected, there is more time and opportunity to disable it before it will cause damage to people or property. Although it is used for perimeter protection engineering systems, such as fences, wires, special track on the fence, as well as with an electric tension cable, etc. In recent years, the market for perimeter security systems has developed significantly and expanded, the technology has improved, and the cost of equipment has decreased. Thus, a highly reliable and protective system is used not only for large objects, but also for townhouses, gardens and tents (as well as for the protection of boats and jet skis on vacation).

Modern perimeter security systems are a complex of security systems are integrated into one, such as access control, video surveillance, alarm system, security and fire alarm, communications and others. A qualitative system combines engineering and design tools, mechanical barriers, technical means of detection, visual monitoring and recording, notification and communication, as well as taking into account the infrastructure, surrounding topography, and other factors.

When equipping a perimeter should be considered:

the feasibility of the system (i.e. the security of the systems, materials and expenses should not correspond to the security needs of the client, for example, it does not make sense to put an expensive integrated system for the protection of potato fields);

the required level of security of the facility;

appearance and structure used by the fence;

the allocation of rights of way (exclusion zone) for the placement of protective means;

the entire terrain and its surroundings;

climatic conditions;

the topography of the facility and its mode of operation;

types of vegetation on the site and in its surroundings;

infrastructure of the adjacent territory, availability of railway and roads, power transmission lines, pipelines, cable lines, canals, and others.

the needs of system users for comfort (not every system user is pleased to see a barbed wire fence, camera lenses and a variety of sensors, therefore it is necessary to provide for the possibility of design decisions, such as the installation of decorative objects, lamps, etc., to provide a comfortable environment.);

Special attention should be paid to the "break zone" in the organization of doors, gates, etc.; negligence and poor integration of quality equipment of different systems can reduce the performance of the entire system.;

the individual characteristics of the object and the needs of the customer, such as the need to integrate with other systems, budget, etc.