Using a risk-based approach to protect high-risk chemical infrastructure
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the steps that entities in possession of potentially dangerous chemicals can take to reduce the risk that those chemicals will be stolen, diverted or weaponised, starting with the identification and assessment of the chemicals that may present a security risk, and concluding with the development and implementation of an appropriate facility security plan. The paper describes the different types of security risks presented by different chemicals, the security concepts a facility should keep in mind when designing its security plan, and the five primary security guideposts that any comprehensive chemical facility security plan should address, namely: detection; delay; response; cyber security; and policies, plans and procedures.
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Author's Biography
Todd Klessman is the Deputy Associate Director for Chemical Security at the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where he helps lead the agency’s efforts to administer the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards regulatory risk management programme and its nonregulatory complement, ChemLock. Prior to this, Mr Klessman served as Senior Counselor to the first CISA Director and Senior Policy Advisor for the Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security, as well as in various other senior roles within CISA’s Office of Chemical Security.
Zeina Azar is the Section Chief for Standardization and Evaluation within the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Office of Chemical Security, where she serves as a technical authority on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). Prior to this, Ms Azar led the CFATS Communications team, overseeing research and analysis efforts towards stakeholder outreach and engagement as well as composing external, media, and internal communications and products. Ms Azar has also served as a strategic planning lead for the National Infrastructure Coordinating Center, and as an instructor for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.
Gina Bell is a programme analyst in the Office of Chemical Security of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, where she serves as a technical authority on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, providing guidance to internal and external partners on compliance issues. Ms Bell ensures the continued compliance of high-risk facilities by reviewing and approving security plans and inspection reports, and provides technical assistance on matters related to chemical security.
Citation
Klessman, Todd, Azar, Zeina and Bell, Gina (2022, December 15). Using a risk-based approach to protect high-risk chemical infrastructure. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 16, Issue 2. https://doi.org/10.69554/LHYX4710.
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