Perimeter protection is always evolving, adapting to new threats and challenges. While false alarms will continue to be an issue, they
can be reduced with careful planning, the right technology, and a multi-layered approach.
At the outer perimeter, advanced technologies, like Echopoint fibre optic Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS), offer reliable detection
over large distances.
Exploring perimeter protection and the issue of false alarms
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Editor: Lennart Alexandrie
and track an intruder's move-
ments around a site significantly
enhances the speed and effective-
ness of the security response. As
the sophistication of intruders
grows, so too must the capabilities
of the systems designed to counter
them."
Are there any other technologies
that help mitigate false alarms?
"Yes, Light Detection and
Ranging (lidar) is another tech-
nology that's gaining popularity.
It creates invisible `walls' that
are unaffected by weather or
lighting conditions, making it a
dependable option for various
environments. Lidar sensors can
be programmed to detect specific
types of intrusions based on the
size or behaviour of the object,
which helps minimize false alarms
caused by animals or environmen-
tal factors."
To conclude, what does the
future of perimeter protection
look like?
"Perimeter protection is always
evolving, adapting to new threats
and challenges. While false alarms
will continue to be an issue,
they can be reduced with careful
planning, the right technology,
and a multi-layered approach. As
advancements in AI, Lidar, and
DAS drive innovation, the indus-
try will become better equipped to
tackle these challenges, leading to
more reliable and efficient security
systems in the future."
While false
alarms will
continue to be an
issue, they can be
reduced with care-
ful planning, the
right technology,
and a multi-layered
approach."