On Saturday, the 27th Of January, 2024 an intoxicated man managed to gain access to The Indira Gandhi International Airport’s runway, he was soon after arrested on the tarmac of the runway by the Central Industrial Security Force and then handed to the New Delhi police force.
Luckily this man was only drunk, what if he was a determined criminal or even worse a terrorist, think about what damage could have happened in the time between the perimeter being breached and by the time he was arrested.
Airport perimeter security deficiencies
This starkly illustrates the glaring deficiencies in airport perimeter security, underscoring the urgent need for businesses and proprietors to prioritise this aspect.
Perimeter security serves as the first line of defence against unauthorised access, theft, and all threats
With such lapses evident in major airports globally, it serves as a compelling reminder of the vulnerability that extends to all.
Perimeter security serves as the first line of defence against unauthorised access, theft, and all threats to physical and digital assets. It establishes a boundary, safeguarding critical infrastructure, sensitive information, and personnel.
APS Electro-Fence and Flexiguard
By deterring intruders and providing early detection, it mitigates risks, enhances safety, and preserves the integrity of protected areas.
Advanced Perimeter Systems provides a variety of different perimeter security systems to help prevent events such as this from happening, APS Electro-Fence and Flexiguard would have prevented this from happening.
- Network / IP
- Airport security
- Application security
- Aviation security
- Perimeter security
- Security access systems
- Electronic access control
- Intrusion detection
- Explosives detection
- Facility security
- Physical Security Information Management (PSIM)
- IP security solutions
- Gates & Fencing
- Perimeter protection
- Digital Video Recorders
- Video surveillance
