IEM Shield™ Chemical Sector Security
The chemical industry’s continuing commitment to plant security—along with new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)—calls for a proven, risk-based approach to developing Site Security Plans and other preparedness strategies.
IEM Shield is a risk-based approach.
For more than two decades, IEM has helped government and industry prepare for all types of emergencies—terrorist, technological, and natural. IEM Shield is a suite of corporate security services that help private sector organizations be better protected and more resilient. We offer senior level subject matter experts with law enforcement, private industry, and government experience who are knowledgeable in all federal security requirements and have a broad base of technical expertise and experience in emergency management, planning, and regulatory compliance.
Using this risk-based approach, IEM has assisted corporate and industrial facilities, ports, chemical facilities, nuclear plants, and mass transit systems across the nation in addressing their security needs.
IEM Shield is your one-stop source for CFATS compliance.
- You will have a Site Security Plan that meets DHS requirements.
- Your emergency plans will be more fully linked with community emergency responders.
- Your required security plans will be integrated in ways that minimize duplication and maximize impact.
- You will have a partner who will work with you to ensure effective implementation after the Site Security Plan is approved.
- You will be better prepared to address all threats, both natural and man-made, that may disrupt the continued safe operation of your facility.
Our security professionals will:
- Evaluate your existing facility security plans to determine applicability to CFATS requirements
- Assess your existing capabilities and identify gaps in compliance with the 18 Risk-Based Performance Standards
- Help you prepare your Site Security Plan
- Develop plans and processes for emergency response, continuity of operations, protective actions, public outreach, and coordination with community emergency responders
- Provide technical consultation on emergency response equipment and systems.
- Provide training on security awareness and Site Security Plans
- Develop and conduct tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises to support your Site Security Plan
- Prepare updates to your Site Security Plan as circumstances change at your facility
The result is a triple win—vulnerabilities are reduced, regulatory obligations are met, and resources are directed to where they do the most good.
Compliance with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards can provide benefits to the chemical industry beyond just meeting DHS requirements. Drawing on lessons learned from addressing risk at a variety of facilities – including chemical plants, nuclear facilities, ports, and military installations – this paper will focus on how the CFATS risk assessment and planning requirements can help a facility:
- Prepare for all threats, not just terrorism
- Strengthen the support from local emergency responders
- Ensure continuity of operations in the wake of major events
This paper was written by Mark Scott, Manager of Critical Infrastructure Protection for IEM.
How to Make CFATS Work for You (PDF 80kb)
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