Airports are critical infrastructure, processing millions of passengers and tons of cargo daily. This makes them vulnerable to growing security threats, from perimeter breaches to cybersecurity risks. Explore seven of the most common airport security challenges and strategies for overcoming them.
What Is Physical Security?
How do you protect a facility from unauthorized access, theft, or even terrorist attacks? The answer lies in physical security—the tools, strategies, and barriers that keep people and property safe. Physical security can prevent unauthorized access to areas and guard people and property from theft or vandalism. Explore what physical security is and the many different components that make it possible.
6 Types of Bollards and When They Work Best
Security bollards are typically short, sturdy barriers that restrict traffic in a designated area. Organizations use bollards to protect pedestrian walkways, work zones, and buildings. There are several different types of bollards, each well-suited to specific applications. Learn what you need to know to choose the best bollard for your security needs.
Designing a Safe and Effective Parking Lot
Vehicle Barriers for Buildings: Types and Uses
What Is a Crash Gate?
Crash gates are commonly used to prevent traffic in secure areas. They can withstand substantial impacts without allowing vehicles through.
Delta’s DSC8000 Bi-Fold Speed Gate Successfully Passes M30/P1 Crash Test
Delta Scientific announced their DSC8000 shallow foundation bi-fold speed gate has successfully achieved an M30/P1 designation with negative penetration. The DSC8000 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard which measures the penetration level from the leading edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard.
Why You May Need Extra Security for the Holiday Season
Vehicle ramming attacks during holiday celebrations are becoming more common. Sometimes they are motivated by political or religious extremism and sometimes by a desire to cause as much chaos as possible during what is supposed to be a time of joy. Delta Scientific products can help to prevent holiday vehicle attacks.
Get to Know TB100 Portable Bollards from Delta Scientific
Sometimes physical security is needed on a short-term basis to prevent vehicle attacks during a special event. In these cases, a permanent installation might not be appropriate. TB100 portable bollards from Delta Scientific are crash rated, effective, and easy to set up and tear down with no excavation required.
Delta Scientific Barrier Stops Intruder at U.S./Mexican Border
Delta’s TT218EC Manual Beam Prevented Intruder from Crossing San Ysidro Port of Entry from Tijuana. On the afternoon of December 22, 2020 a Hyundai sedan struck a Delta Scientific TT218EC manual beam vehicle access barrier on the American side of the border and was instantly stopped.