Next-generation approaches to perimeter security

In the eleventh instalment of the SJUK Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal UK’s Deputy Editor, Millie Marshall Loughran, is joined by Adam Savage, Marketing & Sales Director at Barkers Fencing and one of the industry’s foremost innovators in high-security perimeter protection.  In this episode, Adam reflects on his 25 years with Barkers and how his experience across product development, client engagement and major security projects has informed his approach to evolving standards and market expectations. He discusses how Barkers interprets technical and accreditation requirements in a way that supports specifiers, consultants and installers and we examine the ongoing role of accredited performance in helping clients operating in high-risk sectors make confident, evidence-based decisions about perimeter security.   The episode also delves into the impact of recent guidance emerging from the NPSA, exploring how updates have shaped Barkers’ approach to product design, specification support and early-stage client engagement. With the NPSA’s upcoming transition away from the Manual Forced Entry Standard and the introduction of its new Security Culture Tool, Adam shares how Barkers is adapting its next-generation product strategy - balancing rigorous physical testing with a more holistic appreciation of operational behaviour and organisational resilience.This conversation offers practical, forward-looking insight for security professionals seeking to understand the changing perimeter protection landscape and the evolving expectations of clients operating in the most demanding sectors.