Glossary
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SL
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SL
Security level. Source: DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global StandardsSL-T
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SL-T
Security level target. Source: DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global StandardsSSH
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SSH
Secure shell. Source: DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global StandardsSuC
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SuC
System under consideration. Source: DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global StandardsSecurity Stakeholder
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Security Stakeholder
Parties who have a direct or indirect vested interest in petroleum and natural gas industry systems infrastructure security.- Note: Examples include operators, governments, regulators, advocates, landowners, third parties, and members of the general public.
Security Partner
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Security Partner
Parties who, through formal or informal agreements, establish relationships with each other, governments, regulators, enforcement, and public safety agencies and participate in security risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies, including the sharing of information and the securing of petroleum and natural gas industry systems against acts of vandalism, terrorism, or other security threats.
Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional StandardsSecurity Management Program
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Security Management Program
An ongoing process to ensure security threats and associated risks are identified and managed with appropriate mitigation and response procedures to prevent and minimize the impact of security incidents adversely affecting people, the environment, assets, and economic stability.
Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional StandardsSMP
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SMP
Security management program. Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional StandardsSMP
An ongoing process to ensure security threats and associated risks are identified and managed with appropriate mitigation and response procedures to prevent and minimize the impact of security incidents adversely affecting people, the environment, assets, and economic stability. Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional StandardsSecurity Countermeasure
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Security Countermeasure
An action or activity intended to improve one or more aspects of the security system to mitigate a specific security risk.
Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional StandardsSwitchDeadman
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SwitchDeadman
Control del sistema hombre muerto. Accionador del sistema de preventoras de reventones que permite la desconexión en caso de emergencia asociada a una pérdida de las señales de control (eléctrica y/o acústica).Source: Resolución Número 40687 de 18 Jul 2017 Por la cual se establecen los criterios técnicos para proyectos de perforación exploratoria de hidrocarburos costa afuera en Colombia. Columbia Ministerio de Minas y Energia, Regulations
Sistema de Barreras
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Sistema de Barreras
Una combinación de barreras actuando en conjunto para prevenir un flujo involuntario de fluidos desde el pozo. Los sistemas de barreras pueden incluir tanto barreras fisicas como operacionales.
Source: Resolución Número 40687 de 18 Jul 2017 Por la cual se establecen los criterios técnicos para proyectos de perforación exploratoria de hidrocarburos costa afuera en Colombia. Columbia Ministerio de Minas y Energia, RegulationsService Provider
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Service Provider
Vendor of services related to industrial automation and control systems. In larger oilfield projects, the term engineering, procurement and construction contractor is used.
Source: DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global StandardsService Provider
Organization performing life cycle management in conformance with this document.- NOTE: The service provider may be any organization including, but not limited to, original equipment manufacturer, owner, product user, or a third-party entity.
Service Environment
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Service Environment
External or internal conditions to which managed product is subjected throughout its life cycle.
Source: API STANDARD 18LCM, Product Life Cycle Management System Requirements for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, First Edition, April 2017. Global StandardsSOF
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SOF
Statement of fact. Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global StandardsSOF
Document in which the manufacturer, remanufacturer, or technical authority certifies that the repair or activity performed was made with in accordance with the scope defined by the owner.- NOTE: A statement of fact (SOF) does not fulfil the requirements of a certificate of conformance (COC) or other documentation verifying product design.
Statement of Fact
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Statement of Fact
Document in which the manufacturer, remanufacturer, or technical authority certifies that the repair or activity performed was made with in accordance with the scope defined by the owner.- NOTE: A statement of fact (SOF) does not fulfil the requirements of a certificate of conformance (COC) or other documentation verifying product design.
SOC
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SOC
Statement of compatibility. Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global StandardsSOC
Document in which a manufacturer, remanufacturer, or technical authority states that an assembly or component part meets or exceeds the product performance requirements as defined in API 16A and is compatible with the assembly for which it is intended. Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global StandardsStatement of Compatibility
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Statement of Compatibility
Document in which a manufacturer, remanufacturer, or technical authority states that an assembly or component part meets or exceeds the product performance requirements as defined in API 16A and is compatible with the assembly for which it is intended.
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global StandardsStabilized
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Stabilized
Pressure testing in a state in which the initial pressure-decline rate has decreased to within the remanufacturer’s specified rate.- NOTE: Pressure decline can be caused by such things as changes in temperature, setting of elastomer seals, or compression of air trapped in the equipment being tested.
Skim Cut
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Skim Cut
Re-facing of a machined surface within allowable tolerances and surface finish of the CPD or API specification.
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global StandardsSecurity System
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Security System
A device or multiple devices designed, installed and operated to monitor, detect, observe, or communicate about activity that may pose a security threat.
Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global StandardsSecurity Sweep
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Security Sweep
A walk-through to visually inspect the facility to identify unattended packages, briefcases, luggage, unauthorized persons, or other security breaches and determine that all restricted areas are secure.
Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global StandardsSecure Area
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Secure Area
The area over which the owner/operator has implemented security measures for access control in accordance with the security plan.
Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global StandardsSearch for Cause
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Search for Cause
The search of a specific individual, their vehicle or their possessions, which is suspected of committing a violation of company policies. Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global StandardsSCADA
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SCADA
Supervisory control and data acquisition system. Source: DNVGL-RP-G108, Cyber security in the oil and gas industry based on IEC 62443, DNV GL, September 2017. Global StandardsSCADA
Supervisory control and data acquisition. Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional StandardsSCADA
A computer-based monitoring and control system that collects, displays, and stores information from remotely located data collection units and sensors to support the control of equipment, devices, and facilities. Source: Canadian Standards Association, Z246.1-09, Security management for petroleum and natural gas industry systems, August 2009, Regional StandardsSCADA
The maximum uplift force during spud can extraction.
Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National StandardSystem Software
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System Software
Special software designed for a specific computer system or family of computer systems to facilitate the operation and maintenance of the computer system and associated programs and data [12]. Source: ANSI/ISA–99.00.01–2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, Part 1: Terminology, Concepts, and Models, 29 October 2007. National StandardSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
Type of loosely coupled distributed monitoring and control system commonly associated with electric power transmission and distribution systems, oil and gas pipelines, and water and sewage systems.- NOTE: Supervisory control systems are also used within batch, continuous, and discrete manufacturing plants to centralize monitoring and control activities for these sites.