WEBINAR

Strengthening Utility Site Security: Smart Perimeter Design and Line-of-Sight Strategies

This webinar is now available on-demand!
July 08, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
1 hour

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Summary

As electric utilities face increasing threats to substations and other critical assets, effective perimeter security is more important than ever. This educational webinar will explore practical approaches to safeguarding utility infrastructure using smart perimeter design and line-of-sight planning principles. Attendees will gain insights into how physical barriers, surveillance alignment, and engineering considerations can be integrated to reduce vulnerabilities and improve situational awareness. Real-world examples and applications will be discussed to help utility managers, operations teams, and security professionals apply these strategies to their own environments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand how ballistic- and blast-resistant barriers function in utility settings
  • Learn the principles of line-of-sight engineering to optimize security layouts
  • Explore scalable and adaptable perimeter strategies tailored to utility operations

Speakers

Chris Ott

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP

Senior Security Engineer

Chris is a seasoned expert in physical security, threat analysis, and risk mitigation, with a career spanning over two decades in the energy sector. As a Senior Substation Engineer and Physical Security Expert at POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, he leads a cutting-edge Ballistic Threat and Mitigation Analysis team, designing and implementing secure energy facilities across the U.S. His background includes nine years in corporate security leadership at Portland General Electric, military training in power generation and anti-terrorism, and extensive experience in electronics engineering.

John Pappelis

Business Development Manager

3B Protection

John Pappelis is the Business Development Manager at 3B Protection, a provider of tailored physical security solutions. He works with organizations to identify risk factors and implement protection strategies that support operational continuity and safety. With a focus on collaboration and practical outcomes, he brings a thoughtful approach to aligning security services with business goals.