1. They deter unauthorized access. These visible barriers send an unmistakable message that access is restricted, significantly reducing the risk of break-ins and vandalism. As a first line of defense ...

As physical security systems in K–12 schools grow more sophisticated, the lines between IT and facilities management departments continue to blur. Increasingly, IT professionals — traditionally tasked ...

Additionally, these barriers protect public spaces from vehicular attacks by absorbing and deflecting the impact of high-speed vehicles, reducing casualties and damage. In urban environments ...

Well, to put things into perspective, I reached out to Rob Reiter, former chair of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Perimeter Security Subcommittee, and Jake Parker, SIA’s senior director ...

Historically, event security relied on physical presence—security guards, barriers, and crowd control tactics. However, high-profile incidents continue to highlight the limitations of ...

Five years ago, a New York-based firm was hired to conduct a “discreet, confidential physical security and vulnerability assessment” of the city's French Quarter.