When it comes to physical security there are a number of standards for measuring the performance of security products. Would it guarantee the time/delay needed to thwart the severity of the tools and efforts employed by a hostile perpetrator or gang? How can we be sure of the performance of security equipment if attacked? When it comes to protecting assets, people, and critical national infrastructure, there is a wide range of threats posed by today’s increasingly sophisticated criminals and terrorists.

LPS 1175 – Standard for testing the resistance of wide a range of physical security products against unauthorised access. PAS 170 – Low-speed impact testing utilising a trolley system as a test method for bollards. IWA 14-1 – International crash test standard for testing vehicle security barriers. PAS 68 – PAS 68 is a British, ‘Publicly Available Specification’ (PAS) for impact testing and rating hostile vehicle mitigation products such as bollards, blockers and barriers used for security and counter-terrorism purposes. HS Security’s wealth of security sector experience spans over two decades and is unique to the industry. The real power behind HS Security is an extensive, third party accredited product portfolio delivered by award-winning engineers. HS Security is a division of Hill of Smith PLC made up of seven companies, all specialising in highly advanced, physical security solutions for both temporary and permanent requirements.

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This will help you better understand the products that you will be using to secure your site or asset. This guide has been put together by our team of physical security experts to help you get a better understanding of the various security standards and specifications that you will commonly come across. Security Standards E-Book The Security Standards Guide

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