Perimeter Security Subcommittee
The Perimeter Security Subcommittee guides the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) support for nationwide and international efforts to prevent hostile vehicle attacks. From crowded public spaces or critical infrastructure sites to government facilities, the subcommittee works to identify best practices, assess current threats and solutions and provide stakeholders with the latest on safety and security standards from governments and industry. The Perimeter Security Subcommittee has also established the following working groups:
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Working Group
Purpose: Guide and draft a document to provide relevant guidance on conducting security threat, vulnerability and risk assessments (TVRAs).
Perimeter Security Terminology Working Group
Purpose: Review terms used in the fencing and related industry specialties such as “anticlimb,” “anticut” and “antiscale” and consider recommending performance requirements to better define and clarify assessing perimeter security products. It was suggested to consider reviewing ASTM-F2781 as a possible source of guidance.
Temporary Barrier Working Group
Purpose: Review requirements surrounding temporary barrier usage and portable barrier deployments and consider harmonizing guidance on safety and best practices within North America.
Accomplishments
- Hosts the Perimeter PREVENT conference, a symposium examining critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, including government and commercial facilities, critical infrastructure, events and more
- Working groups are focused on developing best-practice guides to assist security industry leaders
- Hosted a Perimeter Security Roundtable at ISC West, an open forum where guests and members of the subcommittee discussed challenges and opportunities facing the industry
- Participated on panels during SIA GovSummit and co-hosted an event with CHC Global and the University of Maryland’s National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
June 24: Join Us for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT Conference!
SIA has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. This symposium—held June 24 in Washington, D.C., and presented by SIA with guidance from the SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee—will gather policymakers, federal agency personnel, architects, engineers and security solution providers to engage on the critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, including government and commercial facilities, critical infrastructure and events. SIA members save on registration; learn more and register here!
Call for Volunteers: Perimeter Security Subcommittee Working Groups
The SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee is seeking volunteers to join and contribute to our specialized working groups. Your expertise and participation will help shape industry best practices, standards and resources in the following areas:
- Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Working Group: Focus on identifying, evaluating and addressing security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Perimeter Security Terminology Working Group: Develop and refine clear, consistent terminology for the industry.
- Temporary Barrier Working Group: Advance guidelines and best practices for the use of temporary barriers.
If you are interested in contributing to any of these working groups, please reach out to Adom Yusuf, MPH, senior manager, standards and technology at SIA, at ayusuf@securityindustry.org.
Join the SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee!
Are you passionate about security and preventing hostile vehicle attacks? The SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee is looking for new members!
Our subcommittee focuses on improving safety in public spaces, critical infrastructure and government facilities by sharing best practices, assessing threats and providing the latest security standards.
If you’re interested in getting more involved, contact Adom Yusuf, senior manager of standards and technology at SIA, at ayusuf@securityindustry.org.
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