A perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) is a long-term investment, typically protecting a site for a decade or more. But the system is only ever as good as the installer behind it. A poorly specified sensor, a rushed site survey, or a supplier with no real maintenance plan can leave
What Is a Perimeter Alarm System? A Practical Guide If you’re looking into site security, “perimeter alarm system” is one of the first terms you’ll come across – and one of the most loosely used. Suppliers apply it to everything from a £50 gate sensor to a fully monitored fence-line
Quick answer: The most common perimeter security risks at critical national infrastructure (CNI) sites are deteriorating fencing, absence of real-time intrusion detection, vehicle-borne attack vectors, fragmented security systems, high false-alarm rates, poor low-light coverage, single-layer defenses, weak cyber-physical integration, slow incident response, and outdated risk assessments. Addressing all ten requires
Construction sites are among the most targeted locations for theft and criminal damage in the United Kingdom. According to industry figures, site crime costs the UK construction sector an estimated £800 million every year – and that number understates the real damage. Stolen plant takes weeks to replace. Insurance claims
If you manage a high-security site – whether that’s a utility compound, solar farm, industrial facility, government building , prison or construction site – you already know that a fence alone is not enough. Determined intruders can cut, climb or dig under even the most robust barrier. A perimeter intrusion
Why Perimeter Security Matters in 2026 Perimeter security in the UK has evolved far beyond traditional fencing. High-risk sites now deploy layered perimeter security systems that combine physical barriers, intelligent perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), AI-powered CCTV analytics, thermal imaging, and 24/7 remote monitoring. For critical infrastructure, utilities, data centres,
