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Book SynopsisIn the post-9/11 world, the possibility of energy infrastructure-terrorism—the use of weapons to cause devastating damage to the energy industrial sector and cause cascading effects—is very real. Energy Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security, Second Edition, is a reference for those involved with our energy infrastructure who want quick answers to complicated questions. It is intended to help employers and employees handle security threats they must be prepared to meet on a daily basis. This updated second edition focuses on all components of the energy sector, including sites involved in producing, refining, transporting, generating, transmitting, conserving, building, distributing, maintaining, and controlling energy systems and system components. It presents common-sense methodologies in a straightforward manner and is accessible to those who have no experience with energy infrastructure or homeland security. Through this text, readers gain an understanding of the challenges of domestic preparedness and the immediate need for heightened awareness regarding the present threats faced by the energy sector as a potential terrorist target. This book provides knowledge of security principles and measures that can be implemented, adding a critical component not only to one's professional knowledge but also giving one the tools needed to combat terrorism.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introduction U.S. Energy Infrastructure: Kid in Candy Store Syndrome We Call it 9/11; others Call it Cantor Fitzgerald Case Study 1.1 When Whiskey Sours Case Study 2.1 Bracing for the Big One! What is Terrorism? Vocabulary of Hate References and Recommended Reading Chapter 2 Critical Infrastructure What is Critical Infrastructure? Energy Sector Infrastructure The Bottom Line References and Recommended Reading Chapter 3 The Energy Sector Introduction Electricity Petroleum Natural Gas Energy Sector: A Regulated Environment The Bottom Line References and Recommended Reading Chapter 4 Energy Sector Security Introduction Energy Assets and System Parameters Homeland Security Directives Assessing Consequences References and Recommended Reading Chapter 5 Vulnerability Assessments (VA) Introduction Vulnerabilities Insider Threat Vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Vulnerability Assessment Procedures Vulnerability Assessment: Checklist Procedure References and Recommended Reading Chapter 6 Preparation: When is Enough, Enough? Introduction Threats and Incidents Response to Threats Preparation Site Characterization and Sampling References and Recommended Reading Chapter 7 SCADA The Energy Sector & Cyberspace What is SCADA? SCADA Vulnerabilities Steps to Improve SCADA Security References and Recommended Reading Chapter 8 Emergency Response Energy Sector Contingency Planning Emergency Support Function #12: Energy Sector Emergency Response Planning (ERP): Standard Template OSHA and Emergency Response The Bottom Line References and Recommended Reading Chapter 9 Security Techniques & Hardware Security Hardware Devices Petrochemical and Waste Monitoring Devices Communication Integration Cyber Protection Devices References and Recommended Reading Chapter 10 The Paradigm Shift The 14 Features of Active & Effective Security Reference and Recommended Reading Appendix A Definitions of Terms
