Definition(s)

Attractiveness

  1. An estimate of the value of a target to a threat. Consideration shall be given to the following factors in defining the threat and in determining the need for any enhanced countermeasures:
  2. potential for mass casualties/fatalities;
  3. extensive property damage;
  4. proximity to national assets or landmarks;
  5. possible disruption or damage to critical infrastructure;
  6. disruption of the national, regional, or local economy;
  7. ease of access to target;
  8. media attention or possible interest of the media;
  9. company reputation and brand exposure;
  10. the presence of on-site materials that can be used as a chemical or biological weapon (or precursor materials that can be used to develop chemical or biological weapons).

Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards

 

Attractiveness

An estimate of the value of a target to a threat. Consideration shall be given to the following factors in defining the threat and in determining the need for any enhanced countermeasures:

  1. potential for mass casualties/fatalities;
  2. extensive property damage;
  3. proximity to national assets or landmarks;
  4. possible disruption or damage to critical infrastructure;
  5. disruption of the national, regional, or local economy;
  6. ease of access to target;
  7. media attention or possible interest of the media;
  8. company reputation and brand exposure.
  9. the presence of on-site materials that can be used as a chemical or biological weapon (or precursor materials that can be used to develop chemical or biological weapons).

Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

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