Maximum security for critical infrastructure

Critical infrastructure includes everything that is strictly essential for a nation to function properly. The term covers government establishments, ports, airports, rail and metro stations, oil and gas facilities, nuclear power stations, public buildings, prisons, holy sites and more. All of these assets must be able to withstand deliberate attacks, industrial accidents and natural disasters. They need to be able to recover quickly from damage and continue operations with minimum disruption.

Comprehensive protection

To meet this specific set of challenges, Thales offers highly capable, scalable solutions designed to integrate with even the most complex legacy systems and organisational models.

Based on innovative technologies developed by Thales — intrusion detection, smart videoprotection, access control, cybersecurity and resilient communications — these solutions are part of a comprehensive approach to security management. They cover everything from physical protection to cyber protection and allow for integrated management of the systems designed to counter the full spectrum of threats, including counter-UAV and CBRN protection.

Thales solutions provide operators with a comprehensive, real-time picture of the security status of their facilities so they can manage incidents and crisis situations, initiate the most appropriate responses and coordinate operations under all circumstances.

Security personnel in the field have access to a complete range of secure, high-data-rate communication services, enabling them to stay in touch and share rich content from all types of sensors, including videosurveillance cameras, smartphones and UAVs.

In the event of a cyberattack, a Rapid Reaction Team of Thales cybersecurity experts can be called in to intervene on site to stop the spread of the attack, restore information systems and ensure they are properly protected.

A record of success

Various large-scale oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Iraq and other countries have been protected by Thales solutions for many years.

An ultramodern Thales solution protects passengers and infrastructure at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic (70.5 million passengers in 2014). Also in the Middle East, Thales provides security for Doha International Airport in Qatar and was recently selected to deploy integrated security solutions at Oman's Muscat and Salalah airports. Thales has also been chosen to provide an integrated, resilient security solution for the new commercial port of Doha.  

In France, Thales is responsible for physical and data security at the Ministry of Defence’s new headquarters in the Balard district of Paris, inaugurated on 5 November by President François Hollande.

From industrial sites, ports and airports to government facilities and public buildings, Thales offers tailored responses to each specific set of risks and threats. Thales innovations and scalable solutions provide comprehensive security for infrastructure, operations, people and data, ensuring continuity of operations under all circumstances.