Industrial Security and Risk Management

Introduction

This course targets the growing need for robust security frameworks in industrial environments. Participants will learn how to assess and manage security risks in refineries, plants, and large-scale operations, focusing on asset protection, emergency preparedness, and integration with operational continuity.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess threats specific to industrial and high-risk environments
• Implement layered security strategies across large facilities
• Coordinate between operations and security departments
• Analyze security breaches and develop corrective actions
• Establish emergency and response plans for industrial sites
• Integrate security into plant management and engineering designs

Target Audience

This course is tailored for:

• Oil & gas field and plant personnel
• Energy and petrochemical site supervisors
• Government and critical infrastructure authorities
• Industrial facility managers
• Engineers responsible for control systems and site safety
• Emergency planners and risk professionals

Course Topics

• Security risk profiles in industrial and petrochemical sectors
• Mapping critical assets and vulnerable zones
• Access control strategies for large operational sites
• Threat identification: sabotage, intrusion, supply chain risks
• Emergency response procedures in hazardous environments
• Integration with safety and HSE protocols
• Role of engineers in securing process control systems
• Coordination with fire, medical, and emergency services
• Physical security design: fencing, surveillance, control rooms
• Insider threat prevention and workforce screening
• Perimeter monitoring and intrusion detection systems
• Lockdown protocols and evacuation coordination
• Conducting joint drills with security and production teams
• Incident reporting and investigation within plant operations
• Security KPIs and auditing in industrial contexts