Critical Infrastructure
Security Systems in Critical Infrastructure Buildings
Understanding Critical Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure is a term used to describe buildings with essential facilities supporting the functioning of a local community. Examples of critical infrastructure we provide security solutions for include water treatment plants, chemical plants, telecommunications hubs, transportation hubs, financial institutions, and food production and distribution centers. These types of buildings require high levels of security to control who is entering and exiting the building and to protect the infrastructure, supplies, and equipment inside. The economic impact and public safety concerns linked to incidents within these types of buildings require leaders to ensure they protect their buildings to build trust and retain their reputation within the local community.
Threat Landscape for Critical Infrastructure
Potential threats for critical infrastructure typically include general crime, terrorism, and vandalism. With many past incidents taking place across the country, it’s important to consider the incidents that you may fall victim to. In May 2023, a man armed with a machete threatened a local bus station in Downtown Houston, showing just how unpredictable these events can be. In January 2024, a small Texas town’s water system overflowed as a result of a foreign cyberattack. While this was a lucky situation where the public weren’t put at risk, there could be very different results in the future.
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Key Components of Effective Security Systems
On top of that, surveillance systems should be implemented around the building to ensure you are fully aware of what’s going on at all times in your building. CCTV and motion sensors work together to give your security team complete access to even the most hidden corners of the premises. Access control measures, such as badges and biometrics, will help you to control who is passing in and out and block unwanted visitors from making their way into the building in the first place. You can customize these access control measures to ensure you have full control over the building at all times.
Best Practices for Implementation
A robust security system is crucial for critical infrastructure buildings to fully protect your workplace at all times. We recommend that you start by reviewing the measures you have in place so that you can identify the gaps in your current protection and work to rectify any concerns you have. Our team will be here to support you with improving your critical infrastructure building’s security solutions and will be happy to answer any questions you have about the topic.