Security Dome

Counter-UAS Framework for Critical Infrastructure Protection

A Ukrainian-developed counter-UAS framework combining drone defence, cybersecurity and physical security into a unified infrastructure resilience architecture for European critical infrastructure operators — helping you assess vulnerabilities, strengthen resilience and coordinate multi-domain security across physical, digital and airspace domains.

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Counter-UAS Critical Infrastructure Protection Drone Defence Infrastructure Resilience Multi-Domain Security

Why critical infrastructure security requires a counter-UAS approach

UAV-related incidents are no longer a distant geopolitical concern. Drone incursions represent an immediate operational risk affecting business continuity, service availability and asset integrity across Europe's most vital sectors — making counter-UAV protection a core element of modern critical infrastructure security.

Airports & Aviation

Drone incursions into controlled airspace have triggered runway closures and operational suspensions at major European airports, causing cascading disruptions to regional transport networks. Counter-UAS protection has become essential for aviation continuity.

Energy Facilities & Utilities

Power generation and transmission infrastructure faces growing exposure to UAV reconnaissance and disruption attempts. Extended outage scenarios pose significant economic and social consequences, making drone defence a critical component of energy infrastructure resilience.

Logistics Hubs & Supply Chain

Distribution centers, port facilities and intermodal hubs represent high-value targets where operational disruption ripples across interconnected supply chains serving broad economic regions.

Industrial Facilities

Manufacturing plants and process industry sites combine high asset concentration with complex operational environments that create significant vulnerability exposure requiring structured risk assessment.

Rising threat

Drone-related security incidents reported near European critical infrastructure have increased sharply over 2022–2024.*

Economic impact

Critical infrastructure disruptions across the EU carry a significant estimated annual economic cost.*

Recognised gap

A majority of European security directors cite UAV threats as an emerging gap in current counter-UAS frameworks.*

* Figures shown as indicative format. Final statistics to be confirmed with verified sources prior to publication.

Counter-UAS experience developed under real conditions

Ukraine has operated under continuous infrastructure exposure to aerial threats since 2022 — accumulating operational knowledge in counter-UAV protection, drone defence and infrastructure resilience that simply does not exist in conventional commercial security markets.

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This is not theoretical security planning. It is the structured outcome of protecting real facilities, under real pressure, with real consequences for failure. We translate that experience into frameworks your organization can apply today.

Operational Expertise

Validated protection methodologies developed through continuous multi-domain security operations across diverse infrastructure typologies.

Resilience Lessons

Documented understanding of how infrastructure behaves under pressure, where vulnerabilities emerge and how organizations maintain continuity under sustained threat exposure.

Drone Risk Assessment

Structured drone risk assessment frameworks for multi-domain vulnerability mapping — covering physical perimeters, digital systems and airspace exposure simultaneously.

Transferable Methodology

Protection approaches designed to be adapted to European regulatory environments, governance requirements and existing security architectures.

An integrated counter-UAS & multi-domain security framework

Security Dome is not a product. It is an integrated counter-UAS framework combining four interconnected security domains — conventional security, physical protection, digital shield and airspace protection — into a unified multi-domain security architecture, so operators can address vulnerability holistically rather than through isolated point solutions.

Conventional Security

Access control systems
CCTV and video surveillance
Centralized monitoring
Fire and emergency protection
Facility power resilience

Physical Protection

Perimeter security
Personnel protection
Rapid response capability
Access governance
Critical zone safeguarding

Digital Shield

Cybersecurity architecture
Network and OT protection
Communication security
Business continuity systems
Control system hardening

Counter-UAS & Airspace Protection

UAV and drone threat detection
C-UAS classification and identification
Counter drone technology integration
Response coordination
Regulatory-compliant countermeasures

From assessment to implementation

A structured engagement designed to deliver clarity, prioritization and actionable protection strategy — not generic recommendations.

Risk Assessment

On-site evaluation, vulnerability mapping and multi-domain risk analysis across physical, digital and airspace dimensions.

Expert Report

Documented findings, prioritized threat scenarios and identified vulnerabilities presented to your leadership team.

Protection Strategy

Customized implementation roadmap tailored to your operational context, regulatory environment and risk tolerance.

Implementation

Deployment of selected protection measures, procedures and monitoring capabilities with ongoing operational support.

Layered airspace awareness and protection

Effective aerial risk management requires multiple coordinated layers working in sequence — not a single technology or point solution.

Detection

Early identification of potential aerial threats through multiple complementary sensor technologies, providing advance warning and situational awareness before threats approach sensitive areas.

Detection Layer

Electronic Protection

Legally compliant electronic countermeasures where permitted under applicable national and EU regulations. All electronic measures are implemented in strict accordance with local frequency and spectrum governance frameworks.

Regulatory Compliant

Response Coordination

Structured response procedures integrated into broader facility security operations — ensuring coordinated action across all protection domains when aerial threats are identified and confirmed.

Integrated Response

Human-in-the-Loop Principle

Every active response within the Security Dome framework requires explicit human confirmation, operational oversight and documented authorization. This is not a design option — it is a governance requirement embedded in every deployment. No automated action proceeds without accountable human decision-making.

One operational picture

All counter-UAS and security domains integrated into a single unified multi-domain security environment — giving decision-makers complete situational awareness at every moment.

Centralized Monitoring

All security systems and protection layers visualized on a unified digital facility map in real time.

Remote and Local Operation

Flexible operational control supporting both on-site command teams and remote oversight from authorized locations.

Real-Time Situational Awareness

Continuous integration of data across all protection domains, enabling informed decision-making under any operational condition.

Interoperability

Designed to integrate with existing security infrastructure, avoiding replacement of functional systems and protecting prior investments.

Built on transparency

We show what is established and what is still being validated — clearly separated, with nothing overstated.

EstablishedConfirmed

Protection methodology

Four-domain security architecture

Governance framework

Human-in-the-loop operational model

Multi-domain risk assessment process

Under Ongoing ValidationIn Progress

Operational performance metrics

Response efficiency benchmarks

Economic impact measurements

ROI and investment return data

Third-party effectiveness validation

We believe infrastructure resilience should be supported by measurable evidence rather than unverified claims. Where data is not yet available, we say so — and commit to providing it as our validation processes mature.

Partnership options

Every engagement begins where your organization is — with a structured conversation, not a sales presentation.

01 · Briefing

Closed Briefing

An executive-level introduction to the Security Dome methodology, framework architecture and the operational experience underpinning it. Delivered in a confidential format tailored to your organization's context and priorities.

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02 · Pilot

Demonstration Pilot

A structured joint implementation and evaluation program conducted at a selected facility. Provides your team with first-hand assessment of the framework's applicability and operational value in your specific environment.

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03 · Tech

Technical Collaboration

For technology companies, security integrators and counter-UAS ecosystem participants interested in interoperability, technology integration, joint development or strategic partnership within the Security Dome framework.

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Why organizations choose to engage

Ukrainian Operational Experience

Practical resilience knowledge developed under real infrastructure exposure that no theoretical framework can replicate.

Integrated Security Approach

Four domains addressed simultaneously — no organizational gaps left between physical, digital, conventional and airspace protection.

Human-in-the-Loop Governance

Every active response requires human authorization — ensuring accountability, regulatory compliance and responsible operation.

Infrastructure Resilience Focus

The objective is operational continuity and risk reduction — not security theater or technology-driven complexity.

Multi-Domain Security Expertise

Counter-UAS engineering, cybersecurity, physical security and airspace management working as an integrated team, not separate vendors.

Partnership-Driven Methodology

Engagements are structured around your context, regulatory environment and organizational objectives — not standardized product deployments.

Ready to discuss your counter-UAS & resilience requirements?

If your organization is evaluating counter-UAS readiness, drone defence, critical infrastructure protection or integrated multi-domain security frameworks, SHERIFF is ready to provide a structured briefing and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

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Common questions

What is counter-UAS, and what does counter-UAV protection involve?

Counter-UAS (also written as C-UAS, or counter-UAV) refers to the integrated detection, identification and neutralisation of unmanned aerial threats. Effective counter-UAS protection is not a single device — it is a layered architecture combining sensors, command-and-control, classification logic and regulatory-compliant response capabilities. Within the Security Dome framework, counter-UAS is one of four interconnected domains, integrated with conventional security, physical protection and cybersecurity rather than deployed in isolation.

What is a drone risk assessment, and why is it the starting point?

A drone risk assessment is a structured evaluation of an organisation's exposure to UAV-related threats — covering airspace context, asset criticality, existing detection gaps, response readiness and regulatory environment. We treat drone risk assessment as the foundational step of any engagement because counter-UAS investment without a baseline assessment typically produces fragmented protection. The output is a clear vulnerability profile and a prioritised set of mitigation options matched to your operational context.

How is drone defence different from broader critical infrastructure protection?

Drone defence addresses a specific threat vector — aerial unmanned systems. Critical infrastructure protection is the wider discipline that includes physical security, cyber resilience, personnel protection and operational continuity. The Security Dome framework integrates drone defence as one component of a multi-domain critical infrastructure protection architecture. Treating drone defence in isolation tends to leave adjacent vulnerabilities exposed; treating it as part of an integrated framework produces durable resilience.

What is Security Dome, and how is it different from conventional security services?

Security Dome is an integrated counter-UAS and multi-domain security framework — not a single product or service. It addresses four interconnected security domains simultaneously: conventional facility security, physical protection, cybersecurity, and counter-UAS / airspace protection. Most security providers operate within one of these domains. SHERIFF's value is the integration of all four under a unified operational framework, informed by practical Ukrainian experience in continuous multi-domain protection.

Is SHERIFF a military organization or weapons manufacturer?

No. SHERIFF Security Group is a critical infrastructure protection and resilience partner. We work with civilian infrastructure operators — energy companies, airports, logistics hubs, industrial facilities and municipalities. Our expertise is in risk assessment, resilience methodology and integrated protection architecture. We do not manufacture weapons or operate in military roles.

How does SHERIFF ensure regulatory compliance in European jurisdictions?

Regulatory compliance is embedded in our engagement process from day one. All electronic countermeasure capabilities are deployed only where explicitly permitted under applicable national regulations and EU frameworks. Our methodology adapts to each jurisdiction's legal requirements, and our human-in-the-loop governance principle ensures that all active responses involve explicit human authorization with documented accountability.

What does the initial engagement process look like?

Engagements typically begin with a closed executive briefing — a confidential introduction to the Security Dome framework, methodology and its applicability to your organization's context. This is followed by a preliminary discussion of your specific risk environment and operational priorities. From there, we jointly determine whether a formal risk assessment or pilot program is the appropriate next step. There is no obligation to proceed beyond any stage.

Can Security Dome integrate with existing security infrastructure?

Yes. The framework is designed with interoperability as a core requirement. We assess your existing security systems during the initial risk assessment phase and design implementation plans that build on functional infrastructure rather than replacing it. This protects prior investments and reduces deployment complexity.

Is Security Dome suitable for organizations without prior aerial security experience?

Absolutely. The assessment and strategy phases are specifically designed to give organizations with no prior counter-UAS exposure a clear, structured understanding of their vulnerability profile and realistic options for risk reduction. You do not need existing knowledge — that is what our assessment process is designed to provide.

What types of organizations does SHERIFF work with?

Our primary audience includes critical infrastructure operators, energy companies, airports, logistics hubs, industrial facilities and municipal operators evaluating counter-UAS protection or broader critical infrastructure security. We also engage with EU institutions, technology partners, security integrators and organizations involved in counter-UAS ecosystem development. If you are evaluating drone defence, infrastructure resilience or multi-domain security, we are likely relevant to your work.

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