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2012 Webinars Tackle Tough Issues
This year's lineup covers a broad range of critical topics.

The Petrochemical Industry - Unique Challenges, Unique Solutions
The threat of terrorism, both internal and external, has tremendously changed how countries around the world are implementing physical and logical security. That change has been acutely felt in the petrochemical industry.

The need to secure plants and facilities dealing with the production, processing, storage and transportation of large amounts of potentially volatile substances is obvious. Recognizing this, the United States and other countries are enacting laws requiring facilities to undergo a series of assessments and put in place appropriate security measures based on the type of chemicals, quantity and proximity to population centers.

This podcast features Ryan Loughin, director of petrochemical and energy solutions for the Advanced Integration division of ADT.

We Must Improve Safety and Security
Better performance demands more than add-on equipment and software.

Build Better Cyber Security
A three-step approach is key to enduring protection.

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White Papers: In Depth Research

Maritime Transportation Security Act - Tips & Updates
Author: ADT
Posted: 01/11/2012
Remain informed about adjustments to MTSA and learn how the program continues to evolve. This paper provides regulatory updates on the current state of MTSA and information about Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Find out about new challenges, such as harmonization with Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). The paper also covers the current discussion among industry and government officials regarding the differences associated with the MTSA and CFATS programs, including ways to coordinate chemical security regulations. Learn about TWIC reader pilot program updates, as well as practical tips for compliance. Download MTSA Tips & Updates Paper

Surviving the CFATS Site Security Plan -- Tips for Inspection and Resubmission
Author: ADT
Posted: 01/25/2011
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moves forward with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), the program continues to evolve. This white paper describes the ongoing CFATS compliance process (which is a combination of technical, procedural, and personnel security) and also provides insight regarding how the process has been adjusted to allow for an additional step, the Pre-Authorization Inspection (PAI). Recommendations are relevant to Site Security Plans (SSPs) for all tier levels and should also be considered for a facility's initial SSP submission. Download this white paper now: Tips for SSP Resubmission

White Paper: Ten Tips for Completing a Site Security Plan
Author: ADT Security Service
Posted: 03/10/2010
Working on your Site Security Plan (SSP)? The next stage in the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) compliance process requires covered facilities to submit a SSP. Given the importance of the SSP, covered facilities should address a number of factors while they complete this step in the CFATS regulation. Download this complimentary whitepaper now: Ten Tips for Completing your SSP.

Process Safety Symposium – Making Safety Second Nature
Posted: 01/11/2010
This 10-page document discusses how the reference from the Center for Chemical Process Safety -- "Inherently Safer Chemical Processes, A Life Cycle Approach," 1st Edition, 1996 -- was updated in 2007. Inherent Safety has been well received by industry, but there has been significant advancement in the concept of inherently safer design over the last 10 years. This overview highlights lessons learned and best practices in inherent safety.

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