Physical Security Resources
Expert guidance on physical security, risk, and resilience from the consultants at BPS.
Whether you’re seeking proven security strategies, industry best practices, or simply expanding your knowledge, we provide clear, actionable guidance to keep your mind at ease.
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Fixing Key Control: An Industrial Case Study
How one manufacturer replaced a broken key system with one that holds up.
AB 2975 Weapons Screening: A Guide for California Hospitals
How hospitals in California can plan for AB 2975 weapons screening by 2027.
Professional Physical Security Services: Where the Value Is
What professional security support actually adds, beyond guards and cameras.
Physical Security Policy: How to Build One That Works
How to build a physical security policy that people actually follow.
Perimeter Security: A Practical Guide
Your perimeter is the first line of defense. Here's what makes one actually work.
Safety versus Security: What's the Difference?
Safety and security aren't the same thing. Here's the difference, and why it matters.
Physical Security Penetration Testing: A Practical Guide
Every other control rests on physical security. Here's how penetration testing finds the gaps.
Physical Security Controls: An Introductory Guide
How physical security controls protect people and buildings.
Student Accommodation Security for College Campus Safety
Frank Pisciotta on student accommodation security, from access control to design.
Strategies to Prevent Trailer Theft by Organized Criminals
BPS President Frank Pisciotta on organized cargo theft and how to protect high-value trailers.
Security System Design: The Role of Independent Consultants
Security system design should start with your risks, not a product line.
Physical Access Control Systems (PACS): An Introductory Guide
Physical access control systems explained: the types, the trade-offs, and where they're heading.
