%0 Journal Article %A Serkan Tezgel and Osman Gül and İskender Cahit Şafak %D 2015 %J International Journal of Bioengineering and Life Sciences %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 100, 2015 %T Smart Security Concept in the East Mediterranean: Anti-Asymmetrical Area Denial (A3D) %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10001354 %V 100 %X This paper proposes the application of the Smart Security Concept in the East Mediterranean. Smart Security aims to secure critical infrastructure, such as hydrocarbon platforms, against asymmetrical threats. The concept is based on Anti Asymmetrical Area Denial (A3D) which necessitates limiting freedom of action of maritime terrorists and piracy by founding safe and secure maritime areas through sea lines of communication using short range capabilities. %P 967 - 971