Definition(s)
Delay
To slow the progression of an intentional act.
Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards
Delay
A countermeasures strategy that is intended to provide various barriers to slow the progress of a threat in penetrating a site to prevent an attack or theft or in leaving a restricted area to assist in apprehension and prevention of theft.
Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards