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MSS Launches ARMOR-MOD Ballistic Protection Range

Modular Security Solutions has launched ARMOR-MOD, its new ballistic protection range developed for projects requiring tested resistance against firearm threats. The system has been tested in accordance with EN 1522/23, achieving performance classifications across FB3, FB4, FB5 and FB6. ARMOR-MOD has been developed to provide architects, contractors, security consultants and end users with a modular approach to ballistic protection that can be integrated into wider building and security strategies. Tested Ballistic Performance EN 1522 and EN 1523 are European standards used to assess the...

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The Layered Approach to Security: Why Effective Protection Works Like an Onion

Effective physical security rarely relies on a single measure. The strongest strategies use multiple layers of protection, so that anyone attempting to reach a critical asset must overcome a series of barriers. This is often described as a layered security approach. The simplest way to visualise it is as an onion. Each layer adds another level of deterrence, detection or delay, increasing the time and effort required to reach the asset at the centre. The Security Onion A typical layered strategy may include: Site perimeter...

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