The Main Principles of Physical Security
This CPD explores the fundamental principles of physical security which, guide designers, consultants and end users on ensuring that a security scheme is operationally and aesthetically appropriate and fit for purpose. The well understood phrase – ‘Doing Something is Better Than Nothing’ can be dangerous if not understood correctly; this CPD will place the principles in context and enable designers and end-users to be empowered to take some control over security decisions within the sites and schemes they create. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- The history of hostile vehicle mitigation attacks and how the industry has developed.
- The importance of product positioning and stand-off to mitigate and reduce the impact of a potential vehicular attack
- The realistic and current physical security threats that exist to people and CNI and the measures that can be used to protect them
- The 'gap' - the delay between the identification of a vulnerability or threat and the implementation of mitigation
- Which certification standards to look for and understanding how these might be displayed
- The steps which need to be taken when delivering a proportionate and effective, physical security scheme