How to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Molly Cooper investigates how tank terminal operators can protect their staff and assets from terrorism and security threats. In a time where parts of the world are at war, and security threats and terror attacks loom large, safeguarding critical infrastructure becomes vital. This includes storage terminals. ‘In any event of any war, the first thing that you attack is the infrastructure. Oil, gas, electricity, water and that’s what’s happening in Ukraine. They are going to attack what the country is dependent on,’ says Chris Phillips, managing director at IPPSO (International Protect and Prepare Security Office). Storage facilities and refineries cover large areas, while having a constant flow of workers and materials which create significant security challenges. ‘Traditionally, security at these sites consists of fences, surveillance cameras, access control and on-site personnel. These measures provide a solid foundation, but security gaps exist,’ explains Brad Martin, director of product management at Senstar. A lack of proper security systems for terminal operators can be very costly. A deliberate attack on a facility could result in injury or loss of human life,...