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The Dangers Of Tailgating And How To Avoid It

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Tailgating, also referred to as piggybacking, is a security breach that occurs when an unathorised person gains access to a secure area by following a person through a door, barrier, or gate, without the required authorisation, pass, or ticket to permit them to do so.

Although this can sometimes happen accidentally, it is often intentional. Many people tailgate to get into a secure area, which can be a serious security risk if they are accessing sensitive areas or information. Tailgating can also result in financial losses, if people are required to purchase a ticket to gain entry or to travel, such as at a museum or a train station.

Therefore, to protect your business, data, and personnel, you must have measures in place to prevent tailgating. Here we explore some of how you can avoid tailgating and the dangers that come along with it.

Training

Employees should be trained on what to do in the event of a security breach and how to prevent it from occurring.

Advise them not to allow people into an area without seeing the required identification or pass, and to look behind them when passing through a secure door, gate, or barrier to ensure no one is following them, and to ensure that it has closed properly.

Identification

Making it a requirement for all employees or other permitted personnel to wear identification badges or other visible markers will make it easier to spot unauthorised personnel.

Advise staff to look out for anyone who does not appear to have an identification badge or marker, and to either query them or report them to security officers or management.

CCTV

Having security cameras at entrances and exits can allow you to monitor who is coming and going from a building or area. As well as providing you with visuals, CCTV and signage can also act as a visual deterrent to potential trespassers.

Alarms

Various types of barriers can be set up to sound an alarm when tailgating occurs, as it detects when more than one person enters at a time.

Alarms serve as a warning to intruders, as well as alerting security officers to the intrusion so that they can take action. They also alert other personnel so that they know to be vigilant or to evacuate, depending on your protocol.

Access control

Turnstiles, barriers, doors, and gates paired with access control systems can help to restrict and monitor entry into your site, building, and specific areas. Authorised personnel can be given codes, passes, or tickets to allow them in, and to keep unauthorised personnel out.

Security audits

Conducting regular security audits can help you to identify and address potential tailgating risks. Check that all security systems are working as they should and that doors, gates, and barriers close promptly to decrease the possibility of tailgating.

Tailgating is a preventable security risk, providing you have the appropriate measures in place. For professional help and advice with effectively securing your business premises, get in touch with our team of experts at Gateway Automation on 01522 682255, or email info@gatewayautomation.co.uk.

With over 40 years of combined experience and expertise, Gateway Automation offers a value-for-money service with well-engineered and high-quality security systems and barriers, manufactured to your specific requirements.

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Perimeter Security Considerations For Airports

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Perimeter security is essential to protecting airports from a variety of threats, including terrorism, unauthorized access, and smuggling. By implementing comprehensive perimeter security, airports can reduce the risk of these threats and keep passengers and employees safe.

Perimeter security measures can help to deter and detect potential threats, prevent unauthorized access, and keep the airport safe for everyone. Not only that but they are required to comply with government regulations and maintain public safety.

Much consideration should be given to finding and implementing a security solution that will protect airport infrastructure and personnel. To help you to achieve this, here are some of the most important perimeter security considerations for airports.

Physical barriers

Physical barriers such as fences, walls, and bollards should be installed around the perimeter of airports to prevent unauthorised access.

Access control

Gates and turnstiles paired with access control systems such as code pads, intercoms, and

scanners will help to control and monitor access into and around the airport, thus reducing the risk of unauthorised access.

CCTV and alarms

Electronic security systems such as cameras, sensors, and alarms will help to monitor access and activity across the site’s perimeter, as well as act as a visual deterrent to potential trespassers.

Personnel

Having policies and procedures in place, and ensuring that all personnel is aware of security risks and how to respond to them can help to prevent airport security breaches and minimise threats.

Security personnel

Having security personnel patrolling the perimeter and monitoring live CCTV footage can deter and prevent potential trespassers and help to identify, monitor, and address suspicious activity and threats.

Regular assessments

Security and risk assessments should be conducted regularly so that any potential vulnerabilities can be quickly identified and resolved to help ensure that the site continues to be safe and secure.

Review measures

As new threats emerge and new perimeter security solutions continue to be developed, make sure that your security measures are reviewed regularly and are updated accordingly to ensure they are as effective as possible.

Legal Requirements

It is imperative that your airport security complies with government regulations and maintains public safety. Legislation states that:

“The boundary between landside and airside shall be a physical obstruction that is visible to the general public and which denies a person unauthorised access.”

Security breaches in airports can have serious implications, so you must invest in suitable perimeter security solutions. The cost of inadequate security can far outweigh the costs of any preventative measures.

Perimeter security is an important part of the overall security of an airport. It is the first line of defence in protecting the airport and its passengers from a variety of threats.

For professional help and advice with effectively securing your business premises, get in touch with our team of experts at Gateway Automation on 01522 682255, or email info@gatewayautomation.co.uk.

With over 40 years of combined experience and expertise, Gateway Automation offers a value-for-money service with well-engineered and high-quality security systems and barriers, manufactured to your specific requirements.