The people trying to get into energy sites are a varied group. Metal thieves after copper cable. Activists aiming to disrupt operations or make headlines. Opportunists who see an isolated solar farm as an easy target. And, at the more serious end, actors interested in the control systems that keep power flowing. Each needs a different kind of defence, and many sites are designed only for the first.
Large, remote and lightly staffed
Substations, pumping stations, wind and solar farms often cover large areas with few or no people on site. Perimeter detection, cameras and alarm response are doing most of the work. We test how well they really perform: how long it takes to notice someone inside the fence, and what they could reach before anyone arrives.
Control rooms and offices
Operational control centres and corporate offices are tested for access controls, visitor management and the separation of operational technology from everyday working areas.
Protest and disruption
Energy companies increasingly face organised protest. Testing can help understand how protesters might access sites and how staff should respond safely and lawfully.
Safety first
Energy sites carry serious hazards. Every test is planned with site safety teams, follows site rules and avoids any interference with live equipment.
Many operators also review perimeter security and intrusion detection after testing. Discuss your sites.
