Performance Testing, Evaluation and Innovation in Physical Protection Systems
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical protection systems; alarm systems; access control; security services
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Interests: critical infrastructure; electricity; vital energy systems; resilience; protection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Physical protection systems (PPSs) play a key role in guarding critical infrastructure, public spaces, and soft targets against varied threats, ranging from crime and terrorism to technological challenges. As these systems become increasingly complex and interconnected, performance testing and evaluation will be essential for ensuring their effectiveness, resilience, and compliance with international standards (EN, etc.).
This Special Issue will bring together cutting-edge research, practical case studies, and innovative methodologies related to testing, evaluating, and optimizing physical protection systems. Topics include the design and implementation of testing frameworks; the integration of new technologies such as IoT, AI, and drones; and cybersecurity considerations in physical protection systems. This Special Issue also welcomes research addressing multi-layered security concepts, regulatory frameworks, and performance metrics that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue will provide insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, ultimately contributing to safer and more resilient physical security environments worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Andrej Velas
Prof. Dr. Martin Hromada
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physical protection systems
- performance testing
- security evaluation
- critical infrastructure
- soft targets
- security technologies
- resilience
- risk assessment
- cyber–physical security
- standards compliance
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