INDUSTRY SOLUTION
Military Facilities
At military facilities and security-sensitive public facilities, perimeter security, access control, camera and isolated network infrastructure are handled together. Every system is designed around the facility’s specification, its confidentiality requirements and the security rules set by the contracting authority.
NEEDS
What the industry needs
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Intrusions must be detected at the perimeter.
On large sites, an intrusion must be detected on the perimeter line before it reaches a building. Detection, camera verification and response must work in the same chain. False alarms must be kept low; otherwise the security team stops trusting the alarms.
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Every zone needs its own access rights.
Inside the facility, access is separated by the zone’s classification level and the person’s role. Every entry must be logged, and an unauthorized attempt must be visible immediately. Visitor and contractor entries must be managed with the same system.
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Information must not leave the network.
Networks that handle classified information are often kept physically separate from the internet and other networks. Cabling, devices and racks must also be installed to follow this separation.
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The system must follow the authority’s rules.
In military projects, product selection, installation and documentation are defined by the specification. Security requirements for the personnel and the company working on the job may also be part of the specification.
SYSTEMS
Systems we recommend
Perimeter security · access control · isolated network
02 · Security 02 · Security IP CCTV Systems
Thermal and day/night cameras for the perimeter line and entrances that deliver images at night and in bad weather.02 · Security Access Control Systems
Access rights by zone classification level and personal role; logged and auditable entry.01 · Network & Infrastructure Network Infrastructure Solutions
An isolated network, physically separated from other networks, running on its own cabling and racks.01 · Network & Infrastructure Fiber Optic Technologies
Fiber links, immune to electromagnetic interference, between towers, entry points and buildings across a large site.06 · Consulting & Support NATO Facility Clearance Management
Planning of physical and electronic protection measures in the facility security clearance process.
APPROACH
Working within security rules
In military projects, the contracting authority sets how the work is done. Site access, personnel lists, and photo and document rules are clarified at the start, and the work plan is built within these rules. Project-specific information is shared only with the team assigned to the job. After installation, the systems are tested according to the authority’s acceptance procedure, and the documentation is prepared and handed over in the form the authority requires.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is perimeter security provided at military facilities?
It is provided with a layered structure: physical barrier, perimeter detection, camera verification and response. Fence-mounted vibration sensors, radar or infrared barriers detect the intrusion; thermal cameras verify the alarm with an image. All signals are brought together on a single screen in the security center.
Is a facility security clearance required for work at military facilities?
For work that involves classified information, materials or areas, the contractor is usually required to hold a facility security clearance. Whether it is required is stated in the job’s specification and contract. The clearance process follows the applicable regulations; we explain the general framework on our NATO Facility Clearance Management page.
Which low-voltage systems are used in classified areas?
Access control, cameras, intrusion alarms and an isolated network are usually used together. Depending on the area’s level, two-factor access such as card plus PIN, logged visitor management and restrictions on wireless devices can be added. The authority’s specification defines which system is required at which level.
How is an isolated (air-gapped) network built?
An isolated network is a separate network with no physical or wireless connection to the internet or other networks. It is built with its own cabling, switches and locked racks; cables and outlets are marked so they can be told apart from other networks. Unused ports are disabled, and the use of external storage is restricted by rules.