Aviation infrastructure enhancements

Ensuring the protection of critical infrastructures

At PortSec, we focus on the protection of critical infrastructures.
Our expertise contributes to the resilience of key sites, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

Aviation infrastructure enhancements

In 2024, African airports welcomed nearly 98 million passengers, making aviation a key driver of trade, tourism, and economic development across the continent. Air traffic in Africa, particularly in Central Africa, is experiencing rapid growth, driven by investments in airport infrastructure. However, many airports remain at risk, highlighting the need for enhanced security.

Douala International Airport
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

Enhancing airport security

Categorized into access control, perimeter security, surveillance, cybersecurity.

- Implement an RFID card and biometric scanner system for personnel access
- Regularly update access control lists for restricted areas
- Conduct random inspections on employees and service providers
- Install and maintain perimeter fencing and intrusion detection systems
- Deploy security patrols around runways and terminals
- Use drones for surveillance and automated threat detection
- Install CCTV cameras with facial recognition
- Monitor luggage using advanced X-ray scanners and CT technology
- Establish a centralized control center integrating all security systems
- Regularly update and secure airport networks against cyber threats
- Implement multi-factor authentication for access to airport systems
- Conduct penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities

Why is Portsec your best option?

Security plays a vital role in the economic growth and international reputation of airports. Partnering with Port Sec means bringing your infrastructure up to a whole new level.
With proven experience at the international airports of Douala and Yaoundé, Port Sec delivers in-depth security assessments tailored to local challenges and aligned with international standards.

With robust perimeter protection, our expertise will guide you in reinforcing access control systems, enhancing surveillance and monitoring capabilities, and implementing an advanced cybersecurity infrastructure built on the latest technological innovations.

Launch of the Douala Port Security (DPS) program

2020

Phase 1 – Implementation of Initial security infrastructure

2024

Phase 2 – Strengthening security capabilities

2025

Phase 3 – Enhancing security and operational efficiency at the Port of Douala

2025

“With PortSec's operational expertise, we have been able to reinforce security at the Port of Douala, transforming our infrastructure into a pillar of reliability and competitiveness, in line with the most demanding international standards.”