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Security Vulnerability Analysis

Course Description

Process security management addresses threats from terrorist and criminal acts against plants that may result in the release of hazardous materials. The risk of such threats must be assessed to determine if existing security measures and safeguards are adequate or need improvement. Risk assessment is the heart of a process security program. It involves both threat analysis and vulnerability analysis.

Threat analysis is used to identify the sources and types of threats. Once specific threats have been identified, vulnerability analysis is used to identify how threats could be realized. Recommendations are made for improvements to reduce the likelihood and severity of terrorist and criminal acts for consideration by management based on the nature of the threat, process vulnerabilities, possible consequences, and existing security measures and safeguards. Risk rankings are performed as part of the analysis.

This course describes publicly available methods including CCPS SVA and Primatech PVA.TM

Attendees participate in workshop sessions where threat and vulnerability analysis is conducted.

Course is only available for In-House training.

Objective

To train participants to perform threat and vulnerability analysis for their facilities.

Target Audience

Process safety and security personnel and others who may be responsible for assessing and managing the risk of threats to process facilities.

Prerequisite

Experience in qualitative risk analysis or process hazard analysis is desirable.

Course Contents

  • Overview

  • Risk and decision making

  • Threat Analysis

    • Intelligence

    • Source of threats

    • Types of threats

    • Ways to realize threats

    • Guidelines for identifying threats

    • Factors affecting threat likelihood

    • Assessment of threat likelihood

    • Threat levels

  • Vulnerability Analysis

    • Meaning of vulnerability

    • Steps in vulnerability analysis

    • Preparation

    • Conducting studies

    • Follow-up

    • Lessons learned

  • Strategies for security measures and safeguards

  • SVA Methods

  • Rings of protection analysis (ROPA)

  • Study documentation and reporting

  • Follow-up on action items

  • Cost-benefit analysis for security improvements

Duration

Two days, 1.4 CEUs awarded

Courses, Prices and Schedule

 

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2008 Courses / Schedule and Registration

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Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for Team Leaders

“Excellent course, the depth and coverage fit my needs perfectly.”
- Andy Engels, Praxair Inc.

“Anyone in the chemicals industry should take this course.”
- James Sullivan, BASF Corporation

“Course was very good and covered OSHA & EPA requirements well. Recommend to anyone who has chemicals onsite to attend.”
- Gary O’Hern, REC Silicon

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Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Training Courses

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Process Safety Management (PSM) Training Courses

“Even after 10+ years, dealing with PSM/RMP, this course provided tid-bits of information and additional food for thought…good for those new to these principles, as well as “old-dogs” like me.
- Michelle Maxwell, Reichhold

“Excellent compilation of information on all aspects of PSM. Information provided can be used to improve PSM at Petrojam; ideas as to how I can make a difference have been clearly identified.” 
 - Chevril Wallace, Petrojam Ltd.

“A must for anyone who wants to perform compliance audits or may expect one.”
- Jason Ebin, Dover Chemical

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S84 / IEC 61511, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Courses

“Great course!  Helps a novice become expert using working exercises.”
- Vario Corsetti, Praxair Inc.

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Software Courses

“Very good and qualified instructor.  Sensitive to audience needs (for Primatech software training).”
- Mark Prude, ISP Chemicals

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JSA, Procedure Writing Courses

“The course gave me the knowledge skill and confidence to write, very good operating procedures.”
- Dave Rossi, TEPPCO

“The JHA course is very informative and will help greatly in the continued success of our JHA Program.”
- Jeff Brown, EES Coke Battery

"If you ever wonder what is necessary to improve or meet requirements, take this class and learn from an expert."
- Susan Stotts, BP America

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Management of Change (MOC) and Mechanical Integrity (MI) Courses

“I signed up for this course to gain insight and become familiar with the requirements and documents needed (codes and standards) to develop and implement a mechanical integrity program.  My mission was accomplished.”
- Carol Jack, Aerojet Fine Chemicals

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Cyber Security Courses

“This course was an excellent introduction to methods and principle of the C.S.V.A process.”
- Raymond Gray, Noveon/Lubrizol

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Human Factors and Human Errors Courses

“Very informative and eye opening.  Leaves you waiting to know more (about Human Factors).”
- Everett Smith, Kaneka Texas Corporation

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Courses Offered for In-House Delivery Only

Courses delivered in-house can be customized to include your specific process examples and drawings. For more information about training courses, contact us at training@primatech.com, by fax at 614-841-9805 (any time) or call us at 614-841-9800, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST. You can also click on any of the above links for additional information.

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