Creating a layered, 3-level entrance strategy for critical infrastructure facilities
As you move from the perimeter fence line all the way to the most sensitive areas at the core of a facility, the security strategy should become more sophisticated and more effective.
Critical infrastructure is the lifeblood of our civilization, delivering power, water, fuel, connectivity and other elements vital to the population. Any disruption could have devastating effects on families, businesses, schools, government and every other aspect of society.
Because it is so important, critical infrastructure is governed by a host of regulatory compliance laws. These include the requirement to have a “defensible” physical security strategy in place with only authorized individuals permitted on site. To ensure this, it is further required that all regulated sites be secured with access control; that they have a form of supervision to ensure access is controlled; and that they are able to verify these factors by retaining access records. Facilities found to be noncompliant are subject to penalties and fines.