The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled plans for this year’s Perimeter PREVENT, the significant event focusing on issues outlying perimeter defence in physical settings. Scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. on 24 June, this year’s event promises an insightful programme targeting key challenges and developments in perimeter security.
Organised by SIA’s Perimeter Security Subcommittee, Perimeter PREVENT invites participation from policymakers, federal agency representatives, architects, engineers, and security solution providers. Attendees are set to benefit from a comprehensive agenda that includes educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an open forum for sharing inquiries and ideas.
Exploring perimeter security topics
The conference offers a deep dive into various aspects of perimeter security, covering everything from the physical hardening of sites to the implementation of layered detection technologies. Attendees will gain valuable insights applicable to sectors such as government facilities, public events, data centres, and other high-stakes environments.
The conference offers a deep dive into various aspects of perimeter security
SIA CEO Don Erickson stated, “The perimeter is constantly evolving, and layered and strategic approaches to perimeter security are more needed than ever before in today’s environment. Perimeter PREVENT is an event designed to keep you up to date on the elements and technologies needed in a perimeter security strategy and how they can be applied to high-value environments like critical infrastructure, data centers, government and commercial facilities and public events.”
Focus on high-value environments
In anticipation of Perimeter PREVENT, SIA is calling for speakers to provide insightful and non-commercial content for the 2026 conference edition. Proposed sessions should illuminate critical topics in perimeter security, tackling issues like:
- Solutions for physical hardening, including barriers and gates
- Standards, guidelines, and widespread business practices
- Policies and regulations affecting perimeter protection
- Security considerations for stadiums and professional sports organisations
- Data centre security measures
- The application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to perimeter settings
- Layered intrusion detection methodologies
- The connection between entrance screening and perimeter security
- The integration of multiple security layers at the perimeter
