When a confidential client set out to upgrade their aging chain-link perimeter fence, they envisioned a 15-foot concrete masonry wall encircling their entire substation. Their goal was clear: protect critical assets from line-of-sight threats.
But before committing to a $12 to $15 million investment, they wanted certainty that this plan would deliver the level of protection they needed. That’s when we brought Meerkat™ to the table, delivering the insight and innovation needed to redefine security.
Validating the plan
Our first step was to precisely model the facility, surrounding terrain and proposed wall in Meerkat™. The simulation revealed a surprising truth: even with the new wall, significant vulnerabilities remained. The initial plan, while costly, wasn’t the most effective path forward.
Working backward to move forward
Rather than pressing ahead, the client partnered with our expert team to rethink their approach. In a series of focused, one-hour workshops, our Meerkat™ team collaborated with the client’s electrical engineers, civil engineers, transmission planners and other key stakeholders. Together, we identified and mapped the most critical assets that, if compromised, could destabilize the grid.
With those assets in mind, we explored alternative security strategies in real time. Meerkat™ allowed us to test different defense configurations with just a few clicks, instantly visualizing how adjustments improved protection. This interactive process dramatically shortened timelines and empowered smarter decisions.
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