Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Learn about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in this 53-minute conference talk by Michael Mendez from BSides Cleveland 2016. Explore key concepts such as the Criminal Triad, territoriality, and security through community. Discover practical strategies for enhancing security in various settings, including parking areas, server rooms, and patios. Examine the importance of mechanical controls, lighting techniques, sightlines, and foliage management in creating safer environments. Gain insights into organizational isolation, standoff distance, and the role of security guards in CPTED. Analyze real-world case studies and learn how to apply CPTED principles to improve security in diverse locations.

Syllabus

Intro
The Criminal Triad
Breach of Property
Parking
Server Room
Patio
Rope Lines
Security
Territoriality
Patio Example
Security Guards
Mechanical Controls
Lighting
Bulb Types
Pathway Lights
Backlit Photo
Invisible Face
Bright Light
Sightlines
Paint Color
Foliage
Trees
Wall
Organizational Isolation
Standoff Distance
Another Case Study
Security Through Community
Sources