{"id":6919,"date":"2017-06-27T15:38:47","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T14:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=6919"},"modified":"2021-12-13T11:05:23","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T11:05:23","slug":"defending-utility-sites","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/defending-utility-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Defending utility sites from major threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In modern civilisation, it is essential that everyone can access basic utilities such as power and water. However, these utilities are dependent on key pieces of infrastructure. For example, water processing plants are needed to provide clean water, and power plants are essential for generating electricity. These utility sites ensure that the vast majority of the population have access to the things they need to survive and thrive. Obviously, if you\u2019re in charge of one of these sites, it\u2019s important to make sure it is adequately defended. However, you may be wondering who you need to defend it from. In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll look at the major threats that utility sites face in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-modern-world-expo-2015\/\" title=\"Security in the modern world at Expo 2015\">modern world<\/a> and how you can defend against them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"CopifyViewFinishedCopyHeading\">1. Terrorism<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CopifyViewFinishedCopyHeading\">Terrorist groups often aim to spread panic by causing major disruptions to infrastructure. Attacking and disabling a power plant, water processing plant, or similar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/on-site-security\/\" title=\"3 effective ways to beef up on-site security in 2020\">site is an effective way<\/a> to do this. If you run a utility site, you must consider the possibility that you may be targeted by terrorist organisations. Unfortunately, there\u2019s no way of knowing what exact methods terrorists might use to attack a utility site. That\u2019s why you have to invest in a wide range of security measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/casestudies\/protestor-fencing\/\" title=\"Protecting Sites from Protestors\">protect your site<\/a> from them. We recommend choosing a top-notch, highly resilient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/fencex\/\" title=\"Zaun returns to Fencex with Security Rated fencing\">security fencing<\/a> solution and augmenting it with fence-toppings and alarms. You should also install CCTV and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/hostile-vehicle-mitigation\/\">hostile vehicle mitigation<\/a> system.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"CopifyViewFinishedCopyHeading\">2. Crime<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CopifyViewFinishedCopyHeading\">Criminals are generally less equipped than major terrorist organisations. However, larger criminal groups can still pose a threat to utility sites. You might not think that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/remote-monitored\/\" title=\"Remote Monitored Water Utility Site with EyeLynx\">utility site<\/a> is a tempting target for criminals. Still, sites like yours actually contain many valuable materials and equipment that criminals can sell on. In addition, many criminals may attempt to gain access to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fence-for-your-site\/\" title=\"Choosing the right fence for your site\">site by climbing over your perimeter fencing<\/a> or cutting through it. As a result, you may wish to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-contractor\/\" title=\"5 factors to consider when hiring a security fencing contractor\">consider electrifying your fencing<\/a>. Obviously, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/anti-terror-security\/\" title=\"Australia to increase anti-terror security after Parramatta attack\">anti-terrorism security<\/a> measures described in point 1 will also stop most criminals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"CopifyViewFinishedCopyHeading\">3. Corporate espionage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CopifyViewFinishedCopyHeading\">In some rare cases, corporate spies may gain access to your site to steal information for rival <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/utilities-fencing\/\" title=\"Utilities\">utility<\/a> companies. However, unlike criminals and terrorists, they are unlikely to break into your site. Instead, they will probably try to enter your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/sitemap\/\" title=\"Sitemap\">site<\/a> legitimately and only reveal their criminal intentions once they are inside. The best way to combat them is with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/guide-train-station-security\/\" title=\"Your guide to train station security\">security personnel who are trained<\/a> to recognise them.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Zaun, we aim to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/utility-security\/\" title=\"3 mistakes to avoid when securing a utility site\">security solutions to protect utility sites<\/a> from every type of threat. Contact <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a> today for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In modern civilisation, it is essential that everyone can access basic utilities such as power and water. However, these utilities are dependent on key pieces of infrastructure. 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