Security Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment

Introduction

This course provides a structured approach to identifying security vulnerabilities across various operational environments. It offers tools for analyzing risks, evaluating protection gaps, and recommending solutions to improve the overall security posture of organizations.

Objectives

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

• Conduct structured vulnerability assessments for facilities and systems
• Identify weak points in existing security infrastructure
• Evaluate threats and prioritize remediation actions
• Use checklists, standards, and tools to guide analysis
• Communicate findings to decision-makers with actionable insights

Target Audience

This course is beneficial for:

• Oil & gas plant and control room professionals
• Critical infrastructure operators and consultants
• Security supervisors and operations engineers
• Internal auditors, risk managers, and compliance teams
• Government and semi-government security departments
• Engineers responsible for site assessments and upgrades

Course Topics

• Difference between risk assessment and vulnerability analysis
• Methods of identifying security gaps (physical, procedural, technical)
• Tools and templates for conducting site inspections
• Evaluating threats against asset value and exposure
• Penetration testing and red teaming concepts (non-cyber and cyber)
• Analyzing fence lines, access points, blind spots, and process areas
• Interviewing personnel and frontline staff as part of assessment
• Assessing readiness of emergency response and incident handling
• Identifying procedural weaknesses and inconsistent application
• Scoring and ranking vulnerabilities using standard models
• Documenting observations with visual support and maps
• Developing a mitigation plan with realistic timelines
• Communicating findings to stakeholders clearly and visually
• Ensuring alignment with national and industry security codes
• Conducting follow-up assessments and monitoring improvements