Perimeter Security: Physical or Virtual The first line of defense for any premises is the perimeter fence. This not only prevents unauthorized ingress into the premises, keeping security of the establishment it also defines the boundaries of the establishment. As we all are aware, perimeter is generally secured by erecting a perimeter fence, in the form of a wired fence or a concrete wall fence. It is a well-known fact that most organizations feel more secure with the presence of a physical perimeter fence around their premises. Why Perimeter Security . Perimeter security ensures that: a. All ingress/ egress of persons, material and vehicular traffic into the site is tunneled through the perimeter gates. b. Unauthorized/ unhindered ingress into the premises is detected, identified and checked at the perimeter itself, thus, preventing potential harm/ damage to the site. c. Adequat...