Critical Infrastructure Security & Threat Prevention Solutions

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Critical infrastructure organizations including energy utilities, water and wastewater systems, data centers, transportation hubs, telecom facilities, and industrial operations face escalating threats from physical attacks, insider risks, sabotage, workplace violence, and active shooter incidents. As threat actors evolve, facility managers, security directors, and operators must meet rising expectations for resilience, preparedness, and compliance.

Gideon Arktos provides Critical Infrastructure Security Solutions informed by federal best practices from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) program, and the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC). Our instructors bring real-world experience from careers in private sector security, law enforcement, intelligence and military special operations. This ensures training is practical, trusted, and aligned with current threat environments.

Threats Facing Critical Infrastructure Today

Critical infrastructure facilities are increasingly targeted by:

  • Active shooter or armed attacker incidents

  • Insider threats involving sabotage, credential misuse, or unauthorized access

  • Behavioral pre-incident indicators identified through NTER

  • Unauthorized entry or perimeter breaches

  • Sabotage of substations, transformers, valves, or mechanical systems

  • Civil unrest or protest activity affecting facility operations

  • Hostile individuals approaching control centers or operational areas

  • Supply chain manipulation or social engineering threats

  • Organized theft groups targeting critical materials and equipment

These risks require trained employees who understand how to identify concerning behavior, strengthen physical security, and respond effectively during high-pressure events.

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Critical Infrastructure Security Training Programs

Active Shooter Threat Awareness and Emergency Response

Critical infrastructure requires specialized active threat procedures because many employees cannot fully evacuate. Training includes:

  • Recognizing pre-attack behaviors

  • Decision-making for operators who must remain on-site

  • Protective actions for control rooms, plants, or restricted areas

  • Lockdown and communication procedures

  • Coordinating with law enforcement and emergency responders

  • Post-incident stabilization and continuity planning

Insider Threat Awareness and Prevention

Insider threats often cause the most severe damage. Training includes:

  • Indicators of operational sabotage

  • Recognizing credential misuse or tailgating attempts

  • Contractor and vendor-related risks

  • Social engineering and impersonation attempts

  • Behavioral changes among employees or contractors

  • Collaboration between HR, IT, and Security teams

This training aligns with guidance from CISA, DHS, and sector-specific ISACs.

Critical Infrastructure Security Assessments

As part of our assessments we evaluate:

  • Perimeter and vehicle access control

  • Credentialing and visitor management

  • Surveillance coverage and lighting

  • Protection of control rooms and critical assets

  • Gatehouse procedures and contractor entry protocols

  • Environmental design principles to deter threats

  • Emergency action plan readiness

  • Facility communication and mass notification systems

Each assessment includes a prioritized, actionable improvement plan that fits the operational realities of your facility.

Behavioral Threat Indicators and Early Warning Signs (DHS NTER)

Employees learn how to identify observable indicators of pre-operational planning and concerning behavior. Topics include:

  • Testing boundaries or probing facility security

  • Unusual interest in restricted areas or operational systems

  • Suspicious photography or questioning

  • Deceptive or inconsistent behavior

  • Signs of emotional volatility or escalating anger

The NTER framework provides a consistent, legally defensible method for observing, documenting, and reporting threat indicators.

Workplace Violence Prevention for Critical Infrastructure

Frontline operators, dispatchers, customer-service staff, and maintenance teams often interact with the public and carry significant risk exposure. Training includes:

  • De-escalation for high-stress situations

  • Identifying escalating or threatening behavior

  • Domestic violence spillover risks

  • Indicators of instability or hostility

  • Documentation and reporting processes

This training supports OSHA workplace violence standards and enhances safety across the facility.

Threat Assessment Teams and Organizational Preparedness

We help critical infrastructure organizations build or strengthen internal threat management processes based on NTAC and NTER principles. Support includes:

  • Multidisciplinary threat assessment team training

  • Behavioral risk evaluation and case workflows

  • Insider threat triage and intervention planning

  • Coordination with law enforcement and fusion centers

  • Policy creation and annual refinement

  • Tabletop exercises and scenario-based preparedness sessions