Guidelines for

Managing and Analyzing the Security Vulnerabilities of Fixed Chemical Sites

The

Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS®) has released the new guidelines book, “Guidelines for Managing and Analyzing the

Security Vulnerabilities of Fixed Chemical Sites”. This book describes a systematic process for identifying, analyzing,

and managing a companys security vulnerabilities called a Security Vulnerability Analysis (SVA).  Criteria to

benchmark the CCPS security vulnerability analysis process are set forth, and then tools for identifying and reducing

vulnerabilities are described.  Finally, guidance for building security activities into Environment, Health, and

Safety business processes is provided.  A workbook is included in Appendix C to illustrate the application of the

CCPS SVA and the various tools and methods presented in this book. 

 To order a copy

of the guidelines book, go to: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-081690877X.html

Training Seminar:

AcuTech will hold a 2 day class October 14-15 on Security Vulnerability Analysis at

the San Francisco Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Other classes will be held at future dates

and locations. The cost of the training is $995/person, and discounts of 10% apply to all other attendees from the same

company to the same seminar. 

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SECURITY VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS (2 DAYS) TRAINING COURSE

OUTLINE 

COURSE BENEFITS 

Learn how to conduct a SVA, to manage the

process of conducting SVAs, to analyze security threats, evaluate current security measures, and to evaluate the need

for enhancements necessary to ensure safety. Review the process of chemical security management and learn about

security strategies for the chemical industry. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This class focuses

on use of the CCPS Security Vulnerability Analysis (SVA) approach although other available methods will be described.

The objective is to train participants to lead, document and manage SVAs of chemical facilities. It provides participants

with technical and facilitating skills required to successfully plan and execute a study.  Participants will also

gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops using the method. Software for conducting SVAs will be used. 

The course is designed around the new CCPS guidelines book “Guidelines for managing and Analyzing the Security

Vulnerabilities of Fixed Chemical Sites (August, 2002). The primary objective of this book is to provide a useful

tool that can be used by any industrial company that handles hazardous chemicals at a fixed facility to assess their

risk from terrorist events.  Secondly, the book provides some tools and guidance on approaches to manage the

risks. This Guidelines book presents a SVA approach whereby a facility can evaluate the potential for a range of

internally or externally committed intentional acts.   

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

The SVA

method described is intended to be widely applicable to sites that handle and manufacture chemicals. The target

audience includes individuals responsible for conducting security vulnerability analyses including team leaders; team

members; security professionals, environmental, health, and safety professionals; supervisors; engineers and others

expected to lead or participate in SVA studies. No prior SVA experience is necessary.  This offering is ideal

for companies interested in developing in-house SVA leadership skills.  

The method is highly

relevant for companies in:  

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The class size is limited to ensure a high instructor:student

ratio. 

SECURITY VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS (2 DAYS) - Course Outline 

1    

Introduction & Objectives

2     Overview of Security Vulnerability Analysis (SVA)

2.1   New paradigm of chemical process security

2.2   Security strategies

2.3   Definitions of terms for SVA

2.4   Commonly Used Techniques and How to Choose

Them

2.5   SVA Methods Strengths and Limitations

3     Steps

in the Analysis

3.1   Steps for Planning, Preparing & Conducting a Study

3.2   Project Planning

3.3   Facility Characterization

3.4  

Threat Assessment

3.5   Vulnerability Analysis

3.6  

Identify Countermeasures 

4     Managing SVA Results

4.1  

Preparing a report

4.2   SVA Documentation Examples

4.3  

Follow-up on Action Item       

5     SVA

Workshop 

To register,

please contact us at ATI@acutech-consulting.com or at the address below. 

AcuTech Consulting

Group

Chemetica, Inc.
1948 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA

94115
Tel: 415-923-9226  Fax: 415-923-9274

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