Press Release January 11, 2020 Delta Introduces 16-Foot ‘Open Frame’ Vehicle Barrier 16-Foot DSC550 Meets New ASTM F2656-20 Standard at M50/P1 with -1.1 Foot Penetration DSC550-16 Pre Test DSC550-16 After Impact FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PALMDALE, CALIF. – January 11, 2020 – Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United […]
Top 3 National and Global Security Threats of 2021
me may have gained more prominence over the past year. Here is a look at the top security threats of 2021 and how our products may help with some of them.
4 Tips for Keeping Your Company Physically Secure
You have a lot invested in your company in terms of tangible assets and human resources. Physical security is crucial to protect your assets and maintain the safety of your employees. Of course, you face virtual security threats, such as ransomware attacks, that may negatively affect both you and your employees. Nevertheless, however serious it may be, a cyber attack against your company is unlikely to result in violence, injuries, and death. Therefore, physical security absolutely has to be one of your top priorities. Here are some tips for keeping you and your employees safe and your physical assets secure.
How Cybersecurity and Physical Security Can Converge
The White House recently declared October 2021 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This has come after multiple high-profile attacks on fuel pipelines, police departments, food suppliers, hospitals, and other vital infrastructure and essential services. In his statement, the president points out how cyberattacks can have real-world consequences, potentially endangering not only the livelihoods of Americans but their lives.
How Delta Scientific Works With Emergency Personnel
p arrives. However, a product that is effective at keeping would-be attackers out may also frustrate rescue efforts by emergency personnel. To prevent this, Delta Scientific works with first responders, such as police and fire departments, to teach them how to use our products. This allows them to gain access to the site and render aid in an emergency si
Evolving Security Challenges in Washington, D.C.
Thirty years ago, security at government buildings and historic sites in Washington, D.C., was much less stringent than it is today. Ordinary citizens were free to walk into the Capitol building and gather in large groups for pictures on the front steps without surveillance by security guards. However, due to evolving security threats against the nation’s capital, this is no longer possible.
Lunch and Learn Meetings With Delta Scientific
There are many excellent reasons to choose Delta Scientific for vehicle access control equipment. After more than 40 years in the business, we have conducted over 50 certified crash tests successfully. We offer over 100 different product designs. However, sometimes it can be difficult for our clients to determine which of our products best meet their unique needs. As part of our comprehensive customer service, we offer lunch and learn meetings with potential clients for informational purposes.
Why Traffic Management Is Important
The invention of the automobile made land travel faster and easier. The next step was to make it more organized and efficient, a task that is never completed. Traffic management is the arrangement, control, guidance, and organization of motorized and non-motorized vehicles on the road; those that are stationary as well as those that are moving, as well as pedestrians. Traffic laws and signals bring order to the roads and thus can be seen as the primary rudiments of traffic management. However, traffic management is generally understood as handling traffic flow and volume throughout the day.
Get Acquainted With Portable Barriers From Delta Scientific
All our security barricades, including our portable barriers, receive crash ratings based on testing showing how effective they are at stopping a 15,000-pound vehicle at certain speeds. For example, an M50 crash rating means that the barrier can stop a vehicle traveling 50 miles per hour, an M40 barrier is effective at 40 miles per hour, and so on.
Delta Scientific Has a Role To Play in Protecting U.S. Military Bases
United States military bases, both those on home soil and overseas, face a wide variety of threats. Unconventional operations, such as information warfare and cyber weapons, also include vehicle attacks. Such attacks could also affect civilians living on military installations, such as the families of service members. For decades, Delta Scientific has been at the forefront of physical security for military facilities. In that time, our barriers have never failed to neutralize an attack.