The Managing Security Risks in the Oil and Gas Industry certification represents a formalized acknowledgment of expertise in identifying and mitigating security threats specific to the oil and gas sector. This certification denotes proficiency in safeguarding assets, infrastructure, and personnel. Professionals within this industry use this expertise to develop and apply comprehensive security strategies aligned with the unique operational and geopolitical challenges associated with oil and gas extraction, transportation, and processing. By ensuring strong security measures, companies aim to protect against disruptions, financial loss, and reputational damage while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a safe working environment.

Day 1

Understanding the Professional Issues of Security Management

• Introduction and review of Security Risks in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Consider the Full Range of Risks - Local, National, International
• Strategic and Operational Management of those Risks
• Managing Guarding Operations
• Manpower Management Styles
• Crime Management and Prevention

Day 2

The Importance of Implementing a Culture of Security

• Legal Obligations - Local, National, International
• Creating a successful Organisational Culture of Security
• Customer Relations and the Reputation of the Security Function
• Planning and Directing Security Projects
• Principles of Emergency Response and Recovery
  • Incident Response
  • Who does what? – Who goes where? – Who calls who?
  • On-Scene Management

Day 3

Threats to Assets – Security Audits

• Key Asset Point Identification
• Conducting Effective Security Surveys
• Screening
  • Personnel
  • International Visits
  • Contactors and Sub-Contractors

• Information, Cyber & Computer Security
  • Clear Desk Policy
  • Workstation / Laptop Security
  • Data Retention
  • Identity Theft
• Basic Fire Fighting & Evacuation Planning

Day 4

Principles of Asset Protection

• Physical Security & Building Design
  • Perimeter Security - Zones
  • Access Control
  • Searches
  • Cordons
  • Surveillance Patrols
• Successful Investigations & Interviewing Techniques
• Special Risks

o Terrorism

o Kidnap

o Crowd Control

o Bomb Warnings

o Search Techniques

o Explosive’s Recognition

o Anti and Counter Surveillance

o Firearms and Weapons

• Security Survey – Syndicate Workshop

Day 5

Implementing Courses – What should now be in Place?

• Security Crisis Management Plans & Procedures
• Business Continuity of Security Functions
• Security Mutual Aid
• Security Communication Strategies & Control/Emergency/Control Centres
• Communication Skills - Verbal, Phone and Radio
• Social Media and Public Relations