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Where Should a PIDS System Be Used?

Perimeter security isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision, and knowing where a Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) actually earns its place is just as important as knowing how one works. A PIDS system is designed to detect unauthorised access attempts at the outer boundary of a site – before an intruder reaches

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Perimeter Alarms & Protection for Communication Facilities

Perimeter Alarms and the Protection of Communication Facilities

Communication facilities – data centres, telecom exchanges, broadcast towers, and network hub sites – sit at the core of modern infrastructure. A breach at one of these sites doesn’t just risk theft or vandalism; it can knock out connectivity for entire regions, disrupt emergency services, and cause cascading failures across

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How to Protect a Perimeter Along a Public Road or Footpath

Securing a site boundary is never simple, but it becomes especially challenging when that boundary runs alongside a public road or footpath. You’re no longer dealing with a controlled, isolated environment – you’re managing a live security risk right next to pedestrians, cyclists, traffic, and passers-by who have every legal

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High-security perimeter fence with perimeter intrusion detection protecting critical infrastructure

How High Should a Perimeter Security Fence Be?

Introduction How high should a perimeter security fence be? There is no single height that is suitable for every site. The correct security fence height depends on the site’s risk profile, what is being protected, the consequences of an intrusion, the surrounding environment, the likelihood of climbing or forced entry,

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