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(Senstar LM100 is the world’s first hybrid perimeter intrusion detection and intelligent lighting system. Combining
high performance LED lighting with accelerometer-based sensors, the LM100 deters potential intruders by detecting
and illuminating them at the fence line. and injured eleven others.)
The mesh network also maintains communi- The next question is how well can a wireless
cations if several of the fixtures are physically security device fare against a sophisticated
damaged or have their power supply cut off. hacking attempt?
Mesh networks provide two key benefits:
First, let’s look at encryption.
First, if a node malfunctions or is physically
damaged, the system adapts and remains AES encryption is used today in financial
transactions worldwide and is considered
functional.
highly secure when correctly implement-
Second, the network mesh extends the cov- ed.
erage distance, as the furthest sensor can
relay its messages to the central security net- When used on a security device like a fence
sensor, breaking the encryption would re-
work via the other nodes.
quire far greater resources than virtually any
Resistance to Advanced Attacks
other conceivable type of attack.
Physical damage and RF jamming are the In addition, with the exception of network
two most basic attacks against wireless de- cameras that use open standards, the proto-
vices and are easily addressed.
cols used in intrusion detection and access
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