Airfield Perimeter Security Modernization & Network Architecture Design
Client: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Partner: General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
Project: Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) Modernization
Role: Network Architecture • Endpoint Security Design • Systems Integration**
Securing the Airfield Perimeter With Next-Generation Detection Technology
E.K Associates partnered with General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support the modernization and deployment of LAWA’s Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS)—a mission-critical security platform safeguarding the expansive airfield perimeter at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
.Through advanced network and endpoint security engineering, layered infrastructure design, and seamless integration of multi-vendor technologies, E.K Associates helped LAWA strengthen situational awareness, accelerate threat detection, and modernize one of the most sensitive security boundaries in airport operations.
Securing the Airfield Perimeter With Next-Generation Detection Technology
We designed and implemented a comprehensive security architecture that integrated:
This multi-layered approach delivered a robust, scalable, and secure perimeter defense aligned with LAWA’s growing operational needs.
- Cisco network technologies
- VMware ESXi virtualization infrastructure
- SightLogix thermal imaging
- Genetec video management systems
- Firewall and endpoint security elements
Physical, Layer 2/3/4 Design & Full Security Integration
Our engineering team produced a complete physical and logical design set, including:
E.K Associates then fully implemented the design across LAX airfield zones and the primary data center, ensuring consistent performance and high availability.
- Switch and router architectures
- VLAN segmentation and network pathways
- Firewall placement and ruleset configuration
- Routing and switching frameworks
- Redundancy and failover strategies
- Endpoint hardening across airfield-connected systems
Seamless Integration of Video, Analytics & Intrusion Detection
The PIDS solution required precise coordination between:
Our team ensured these components operated cohesively—delivering rapid intrusion detection, automated alert workflows, and coordinated visibility for airport security personnel.
- Thermal/optical detection sensors
- Intelligent video analytics
- Real-time alerting
- Network transport layers
- Security appliances
High-Assurance Deployment for Mission-Critical Environments
Because PIDS directly protects the active airfield, our work emphasized:
The result was a fully operational, resilient system deployed without impacting airport operations.
- Security hardening of all connected devices
- Minimizing operational disruption
- Ensuring uninterrupted performance during implementation
- Rigorous validation and testing
- Compliance with LAWA security and safety standards
Impact Delivered
✔ A modernized, highly secure perimeter intrusion detection platform across LAX
✔ A complete end-to-end network and endpoint security architecture
✔ Seamless integration of thermal imaging, video management, and network security
✔ Stronger situational awareness for airport security and operations units
✔ A scalable security foundation supporting future expansion and modernization
✔ Improved reliability, speed of detection, and operational readiness
