April, 2016 | Ideal Utility Services

Apr262016 by MarketingNo Comments

Utility Security: Why CIP-014 is Important for Everyone

Ballistic Barrier, CIP-014-1, Critical Asset Protection

For anyone working in the utility service and security industry, government mandates towards the industry are always something to keep a close eye on. While most mandates have to do with security or safety and the latest standard that was passed in late January of 2015 is no different. CIP-014 (or Critical Infrastructure Protection) is a physical security standard to identify and protect Transmission stations, substations, and their primary control centers. But why did lawmakers have to step in? CIP-014-1 was necessary after several attacks have taken place over the last couple years on Transmission facilities and power grids. That includes a sniper attack on an Oklahoma substation which caused $1 million in damages as well as an attack on an Arkansas electric grid that left 10,000 people without power.…

Apr212016 by MarketingNo Comments

CIP-014: Who, What, When, Where and Why Ballistic Barriers?

Ballistic Barrier, CIP-014-1

Ballistic barriers, asset protection, barrier protectors, utility protection, critical infrastructure protection. Whatever you want to call it, the CIP-014 standard has taken utility security from a voluntary act for each entity to decide on to a, now, government mandated standard for all investor-owned, independent-owned and public-owned utility agencies. But what else do you know about ballistic barriers and the government mandate of the CIP-014 standard? Here are the 5 W's: Who Utility facilities featuring transmission stations, substations and control centers throughout North America. What Requires transmission owners to perform risk assessments that identify critical transmission stations and substations, and associated primary control centers. Once identified, owners must evaluate for physical threats, develop and implement a security plan. When CIP-014 became effective on January 26th, 2015 but the deadlines for the required goals extend up until August 3rd, 2016. Where Throughout the…

Apr152016 by MarketingNo Comments

Take a Look at Our Ballistic Barrier Mockup

Ballistic Barrier

Thanks to the rise in crime surrounding the utility service industry, Ideal Utility Services has decided to step in and fill a void that has been missing with our new ballistic barriers. Whether it's to protect an electrical grid or control rooms, Ideal's ballistic barriers are a cut above the rest. Take a look at our mockup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rhaGiFAMFE Most asset protection barriers have been made out of concrete in the past but when dealing with an electrical grid, airflow is extremely important. Well, our barriers allow airflow while being able to defend and protect the area from a wide range of ammunition choices, including UL 752 Level 3,4,7 and 8 threats. On top of protection, the barriers will also be custom made so you won't just have a giant gray wall…