What is Critical Infrastructure Protection?

Critical infrastructure may sound as though it's referring to physical assets (e.g., electrical systems, etc.) but the truth is that it can mean any component that is vital to a property. Whether it's the grounds or the physical structure, protecting your critical infrastructure is non-negotiable. Taking these precautions is not just recommended by the Department of Homeland Security, it's a practical way to protect staff, equipment, and resources alike. So if a hacker wants to take all of your sensitive data and hold it for ransom, you don't have to worry about whether you should pay it. Or if an arsonist decides that your building is the next target, you won't have to wrestle with an insurance company for a check. We'll look at what this protection means for you, and what you can do to improve your critical infrastructure protection strategy today. 

Target Hardening Examples: Learn to Protect Your Facility

Target hardening is the process of making a structure more difficult to attack or destroy. It's a relatively technical term, one that's largely associated with government buildings and global commerce facilities. Yet target hardening also refers to protection from natural disasters, accidental threats, and internal threats, all of which can apply to any building or property. From mom-and-pop corner stores to churches to schools, everyone can benefit from having the right target hardening techniques. But there's a careful balance that needs to be struck for owners who want to adopt these measures, otherwise you risk alienating those who use your facilities for the right purposes. (For example, you wouldn't necessarily want barb wire to surround a bustling, luxury shopping mall.) We'll look at what to keep in mind before you start implementing your own protections. 

Bolster Your Security: Threat Assessments and Target Hardening

On a daily basis, facilities managers must remain vigilant to a variety of possible threats.

Preventing Crime with Target Hardening

What exactly is target hardening?

Target Hardening Your Home: Secure Your Home From Threats

Target hardening is not usually a term that you'll hear applied to standard home security, but this doesn't mean it's not a familiar concept to homeowners. Nearly all owners will use some degree of target hardening as a means to protect themselves, their families, and (what is likely to be) the largest investment they've ever made. What is target hardening? All it means is making an area more difficult to access. The more effort a criminal has to make to get what they want, the more likely it is they'll look elsewhere for their meal ticket. We'll look at what this means for your home and the best ways to implement the tactics. 

Benefits of Tactical Training Programs for Civilians

How can tactical training programs benefit civilians? For individuals who have never received tactical or military training, the skills gained can save lives.

What Can CLD Fencing Do For You?

What Can CLD Fencing Do For You?

CLD Fencing is a company that has managed to take security fencing to new heights. All of their products were inherently designed with a terrorist in mind. It may not be able to keep the most determined criminals away, but the built-in protections are there to seriously slow them down. Whether they're trying to cut, climb, or otherwise break through the perimeter protection, they're going to have their work cut out for them. These elite perimeter protections come in an array of options, depending on the needs of your facility. We'll look at how the fencing works to help you keep control of your property and how you can use it to detect, delay, and deny entry.  

Target Hardening and Anti-Vehicle Crash Barriers

There are many reasons why anti-vehicle crash barriers and target hardening solutions is the direct answer to specific needs. With traffic continuously increasing, there is a pressing need to ensure drivers on roadways are protected. While the goal is to increase the level of efficiency and keep costs low, the use of certain barriers must be considered. There are a number of barriers on the market that can provide protection without making a huge impact on the budget. The key is in knowing your roadway and spaces to avoid incidents as much as possible.

How Safe is My Facility: Threat and Vulnerability Assessment

Facilities managers face a variety of threats on a daily basis. Accidents, natural disasters and intentional acts meant to cause harm all can result in unexpected damage and injuries to employees, contractors and visitors to both private and public sites.

Courtroom Security Procedures: Tips To Keep Everyone Safe

When it comes to courtroom security, having the best protocols in place ensures the safety of everyone in the room. Having the right people in place who understand how to navigate in emergency situations is key. It all starts with the foundation and layout to provide access when needed and restrict others to avoid compromising situations. It all amounts to timing and training – when the right people, furniture and technology are in place, the risk is lessened. The amount of people going in and out of courtrooms each day continuously grows, as does the need for enhanced security protocols to meet the need of new technology that may render weapons undetectable. As technology grows, so does the intent to harm others from individuals who make it their business to skirt the law.