In the post 9/11 world security at installations such as power stations and
water works has become a greater issue than ever before. With often large areas,
remote locations, sometimes hazardous environments and complex processes, security
system design and planning can be a demanding process.
G4S Security Systems can help you through all stages of a security system deployment from
design, installation through to commissioning and maintenance. 
Perimeter Protection
We can develop systems incorporating a full range of perimeter and open
ground electronic protection equipment. For example Geoquip RAFID (Radio Frequency
Intruder Detection) is a discrete means of protecting areas of open ground. When
an intruder walks unknowingly into a field an alarm is activated and an operator
can view the suspected intrusion. Perimeter detection systems can be operated
by radio frequency for remote locations, and certain types are classed as exempt
for hazardous areas.
Remote location security - wind turbines and electricity out stations
Utility companies often have a large number of remote or unmanned buildings,
equipment and land scattered in diverse locations across the country. Security
for these often potentially vulnerable locations can be costly or difficult. Problems
may be as a result of vandalism or 'force majeure', but determining the precise
problem and sometime location by sending out staff can be time consuming and costly.
In both these instances security solutions provided by G4S Security Systems can help.
Our Remote Response system use CCTV or 'IP
Network' cameras fitted at each remote location. After a site analysis we
may also recommend a combination of detectors or beams to be fitted to detect
any intruder. This system is then linked to a centralised monitoring station.
Using a combination of 'IP Network'
cameras and wireless devices (IP packet radio transmitters) it is possible to
link sites up to 40 miles away. Any movement detected triggers an alert which
can then be analysed by trained staff remotely via your CCTV system.
By combining the system with a public address system, it is then possible to address
intruders (this will usually be enough to dissuade them from continuing or establish
that they are non-malicious in intent) . Should the intruder remain the operator
can call the police and record the incident for follow up.
Physical Data protection
Protecting customer data is a major issue for many companies, from a customer
care standpoint, from a simple functional standpoint and recently from a legal
stand point under newly enforced provisions of the Data Protection Act. Under
recently enforced provisions of the 1998 Data Protection Act, company directors
can even face prison if electronically held records fall into the wrong hands.
Although electronic breaches of security are still prevalent in the news, companies
are getting to grips with the fundament issues of network security. However the
most comprehensive network security system, firewalls and encryption can be compromised
(and frequently are) by an unauthorised visitor accessing insecure data rooms
or unattended workstations. According to most experts the majority of computer
crime is perpetuated not by criminals hacking in from outside, but by disaffected
or opportunistic employees.
Quite
apart from legal implications of such action the cost to businesses can be very
high. According to the Department of Trade and Industry in 2002, the average cost
of each serious incident is £30,000 and several companies reported breaches
costing more than £500,000 with more than 44% of all UK businesses have
experienced at least one malicious security breach in the last year.
Workforce computer breaches - what can be done?
With carelessness and opportunism accounting for such a high proportion
of computer and data security breaches, what can be done enable companies to ensure
that they comply with the law, and protect their own interests at the same time?
Workforce education plays an important role, forcing changes to passwords regularly,
using a combination of letters and numbers and emphasising the importance of not
revealing passwords to anyone, are simple first steps that can be taken.
Data rooms and server centres can be protected by biometric access control,
or even more effectively with a combination of biometric and smartcard systems,
thus ensuring that an unauthorised visitor cannot steal a card and access high
security areas 'legitimately'.
Alarms linked to the access control system can be fitted to laptops and other
easily portable but highly valuable computer equipment thus ensuring that an alarm
will sound if it is removed from the building without authorisation.
An integrated system of cameras and access control or intrusion detectors in
areas of high security, allows building management or security staff to view any
area as soon as an alarm is triggered or a door is opened giving them the immediate
ability to determine the person's authenticity.
These are just some examples of ways to protect your valuable customer and
corporate data. G4S Security Systems can provide you with a comprehensive review of your
physical security arrangement and devise a strategy that compliments your existing
virtual security strategy.
Also
in this section:
Telecommunications
Industry Security
