Millimeterwave screening for loss prevention
Authors: Andreas Hägele, Dr. Christoph Baur, Peter Walhöfer
The static, high-precision QPS201 mmWave scanner
The walk-through, high-footfall ¬QPS Walk2000 mmWave scanner
Why traditional security fails
Despite advancements in security technologies, use case and screening operation, people screening options have largely remained the same for more than a decade.
People screening for loss prevention, employee screening, data center security, high-value manufacturing, event security and other applications still rely on insufficient metal detection systems and personnel-intensive measures like physical inspections and pat-downs. Other imaging and screening technologies rely on terahertz imaging, which lacks sufficient resolution, sacrifices personal privacy, and suffers from slow, operator-dependent procedures. X-ray screening gives rise to serious concerns about ionizing radiation.
The performance limitations and staffing demands of these legacy systems undermine the business case for investment.
This white paper outlines how organizations can move beyond outdated tools and adopt scalable, automated people screening powered by millimeterwave technology and AI. Discover how the R&S®QPS201 and R&S®QPS Walk2000 enable touchless, safe and convenient screening to strengthen security and prevent losses.
You will learn about:
- Solving the problem of loss prevention
- Millimeterwave screening and the age of automated detection
- How AI improves security effectiveness and operational efficiency
- Addressing new challenges
- Millimeterwave imaging scanners revolutionizing personnel security
- Use cases
- Engagement models
The static, high-precision QPS201 mmWave scanner
The walk-through, high-footfall ¬QPS Walk2000 mmWave scanner
The cost of loss is rising
According to the US Chamber of Commerce, 75% of employees steal from their workplace.
A 2020 report by the Association of Fraud Examiners states that the average loss from asset misappropriation is USD 85,000. IBM® Cognos® Analytics reports that theft incidents per company increased from 1% in 2016 to 3.2% in 2019.
The “10-10-80 Rule” says that 10% of employees never steal, 10% will steal whenever possible, and 80% may steal if it is easy and the personal risk is low. Worryingly, 82% of security teams are understaffed, increasing the likelihood of errors. Therefore, combining trained security staff with state-of-the-art AI-based screening is the most effective approach to deterring theft in that vulnerable 80%.
Loss isn’t limited to material goods: data is one of the most valuable assets. Data loss, IP theft, or sabotage can be financially devastating and damage a company’s reputation. As a result, data centers are rapidly increasing their physical security investments, with the market growing over 7% annually.
Loss typically begins with theft or sabotage. Dangerous items such as explosives, weapons, chemicals, drugs and other harmful substances can be stolen for criminal purposes. Likewise, organizations must prevent dangerous materials or threats from entering their facilities.
The solution: AI-powered millimeterwave screening
The most effective approach to loss prevention is combining qualified security staff with AI-based millimeterwave screening to identify concealed items — fast, safe, convenient and sustainable.
Rohde & Schwarz provides advanced security solutions for a wide range of businesses with its R&S®QPS product family, including the R&S®QPS201 and R&S®QPS Walk2000. Both systems use touchless, safe and comfortable millimeterwave screening for reliable, automated threat detection.
White paper: Preventing Loss, Securing Assets - Millimeterwave screening for loss prevention
Traditional security measures are no longer enough to keep up with modern threats. This whitepaper explains how organizations can replace outdated tools with scalable, automated people screening powered by millimeterwave technology and AI. Learn how the R&S®QPS201 and R&S®QPS Walk2000 enable touchless, safe, and convenient screening to strengthen security and prevent losses.
