Convergint’s Response to the Physical Threat for Utilities

The rising threat of physical attacks on utilities is real, as exemplified by recent news-making events. The industry is therefore seeking out partnerships that facilitate its ability to address the issue. Convergint is responding with a comprehensive adversarial mitigation strategy with consideration for specific customer needs. Convergint’s objective is to ensure the highest levels of site mobilization via:

Ultimately, the Convergint utilities team is focused on supporting the reputation of utility customers by providing them with safer facilities at the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO). Results are measured via industry leading threat management and incident reduction benchmarks and subsequent outcomes are optimized.

Battling the current epidemic of physical security threats for utilities requires complete facility coverage from the outside-in. Subsequently, Convergint’s solution set includes the following:

• Risk assessment reviews
• Methodical process operations analyses
• Program efficiency optimization
• Intrusion detection
• Video management systems
• Access control systems
• Design & engineering
• Ballistic protection
• Regulatory guidance
• Security operations center design
• Gunshot detection systems

The Convergint utilities team is 100% dedicated to this effort, which is unprecedented in the industry. This creates an opportunity gap for any utility seeking security assistance to optimize its level of protection.