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SAES-O-205

Security Systems for Industrial Facilities


September 20, 2017

This document covers the minimum mandatory requirements for security systems at Saudi Aramco
facilities designated with Facility Security Classification per SAES-O-201.

This document is intended for Saudi Aramco use only. No part of this document may be distributed, reproduced, stored in any retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, reprographic, recording, or otherwise) without the prior
written consent of Saudi Aramco.

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Responsible Department: Industrial Security


Committee: Security

Revision
Publication Date Summary of Changes Contact ID
Type
Aligned with April 2017 release of HCIS security
September 20, 2017 Major ABUASSGM
directives

03/10/2012 New ABUASSGM

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Contents
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................5
Application ......................................................................................................................... 5
Definition ........................................................................................................................... 5
Handling and Distribution ................................................................................................... 5
2 Conflicts and Deviations ...............................................................................................5
3 Application of Requirements ........................................................................................5
4 General Design Requirements ......................................................................................6
Redundancy and Single Point of Failure ............................................................................ 6
Computer Hardware .......................................................................................................... 6
Operating Systems ............................................................................................................ 6
Communications and Data Network................................................................................... 6
Data and System Backup .................................................................................................. 6
External System Interface .................................................................................................. 7
System Security................................................................................................................. 7
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 7
Date/Time Synchronization ................................................................................................ 7
Tamper Protection ............................................................................................................. 7
Component Failure Alarms ................................................................................................ 7
False Alarm Reduction ...................................................................................................... 7
Structural Requirements .................................................................................................... 7
Camera Specifications ....................................................................................................... 8
5 Security Systems Requirements and Specifications ..................................................8
Intrusion Detection and Assessment System (IDAS) ......................................................... 8
Security Access Control System (SACS) ......................................................................... 11
Video Assessment and Surveillance System (VASS) ...................................................... 12
Plant Control Room ACS ................................................................................................. 14
Security Control Center ................................................................................................... 15
Security Control Center Integration Requirements ........................................................... 15
6 Terminology ................................................................................................................. 16
Acronyms ........................................................................................................................ 16

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Definitions........................................................................................................................ 17
7 References ................................................................................................................... 17
Saudi Aramco Documents ............................................................................................... 17
Industry Codes and Standards ........................................................................................ 17
Other References ............................................................................................................ 18

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1 Scope
This document covers the minimum mandatory requirements for security systems at Saudi
Aramco facilities designated with Facility Security Classification per SAES-O-201.

Application
This standard shall be used in conjunction with Security Directive SEC-05 issued in 2017 by the
High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Requirement

Definition
This document uses ‘requirement’ language. Please note the following definitions:
Shall mandatory
Should or must recommendation, strongly preferred
May permissible/optional
Can possible or capable

Handling and Distribution


This document is classified as Company General Use (see GI 710.002).

2 Conflicts and Deviations


Any conflict between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed in writing to the EK&RD Coordinator.
Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow company procedure SAEP-302, Waiver
of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement.
For any deviation requests against HCIS Security Directives (SEC) requirements, see SAES-O-
201.

3 Application of Requirements
The following security systems shall be installed at each facility as required by the Facility
Security Classification (FSC), in line with the respective requirements provided for each system
as delineated in paragraph 5.
Facility Security Classification
Security System Requirement
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4
Security Access Control System (SACS) X X X
Intrusion Detection & Assessment System (IDAS) X X
Video Assessment & Surveillance System (VASS) X X X X
ID Management System (IDMS) X X X X
Automatic License Plate Recognition System (ALPR) X X X

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Security Control Center Integration X X X

3.1.1 Standards SAES-O-310, SAES-O-311, SAES-O-317, SAES-O-318, and SAES-O-


319 state other specific application areas for security systems.
3.1.2 Security Risk Assessment studies, specified in SAES-O-201, shall be used to verify
the addition/deletion of security systems to any facility in divergence from the table
above.

4 General Design Requirements


Redundancy and Single Point of Failure

4.1.1 Security systems shall be designed such that single component failure cannot
disable the system function.
4.1.2 Security system computers shall be installed in a redundant configuration with
primary and back-up components.
4.1.3 Automatic switch-over function shall be enabled between redundant components
without loss of operational function or data.
4.1.4 Computing devices with high availability and fully redundant components such as
CPU, memory, power supply, network cards, etc., may be installed as separate
redundant units. Similarly, virtual computing architecture can be installed if it can
achieve the same level of reliable and redundant function by redundant units.

Computer Hardware
Computer Hardware applied as component of security systems shall be of the latest generation
available at the time of design completion. The hardware shall be adequate to ensure that the
system required performance and responsiveness to user commands is achieved and
maintained in all system operational conditions.

Operating Systems
Operating systems used for the security system shall be current, have full mainstream support
from the manufacturer.
All service packs, and other Operating System updates, shall be installed prior to system
commissioning.

Communications and Data Network


Communications and data network for the security system shall be compliant with SAES-O-208,
SEC-12, and the latest release of the Saudi Aramco Information Protection Manual.

Data and System Backup


The systems shall be equipped with mechanism to provide full-back up every 30 days and daily
incremental back-ups. Back-up operations shall not interrupt the system operation. Back-up
records shall be stored off-site, and accessed only by authorized personnel.

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External System Interface


All security systems shall have a clearly defined and documented procedure, and Interface
Control Documents for providing system data including video to an external system. All
interfaces shall be non-proprietary. All data transmitted to external systems shall be encrypted
and apply the requirements of SAES-O-208, and the Information Protection Manual issued by
Information Security Department of Saudi Aramco.

System Security
All security systems cyber security requirements shall be according to the Information Protection
Manual.

Power Supply
All security systems shall be powered by main power, uninterruptible power supply, and backed
by an emergency generator, fully compliant with SAES-O-207 requirements.
Environmental Requirements shall be according to SAES-O-201 provisions.

Date/Time Synchronization
All devices connected to the security systems shall have their date and time synchronized to
each other. Device time shall be dictated by centralized or distributed time servers.

Tamper Protection
All security system terminal components shall be equipped with tamper protection
All junction and pull boxes, mounted externally, shall use tamper-proof screws for all fasteners.
All outdoor cables shall be protected in steel conduits. Opening to the system housing shall be
sealed.

Component Failure Alarms


The system shall annunciate an alarm when the function of an operational component is lost.

False Alarm Reduction


The system control panels shall observe guidelines in ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014, False Alarm
Reduction Standard, into the system design and material selection to reduce the incidence of
false alarms.

Structural Requirements
Facilities housing security systems shall comply with SAES-O-209 for specific structural and
location requirements

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4.13.1 Chilled water air handling units shall not be utilized for cooling security system
rooms.
4.13.2 Transformers shall not be installed in the security system equipment room.
4.13.3 The security system equipment room shall remain locked with entry control devices
allowing access only to authorized security personnel.
4.13.4 Plumbing, sewage or drainage for toilets or kitchens shall not be routed in the
security equipment room walls, ceiling or floors.

Camera Specifications
All cameras provided for the security systems included in this standard shall have the following
minimum requirements:
4.14.1 Image Quality
4.14.2 All optical cameras of security systems shall operate at full High-Definition (HD)
resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with progressive scan (1080 p) at 30 frames/per
second or higher.
 All thermal cameras shall operate at 320x240 pixels or higher, resolution in
long Wave Infra-Red (LWIR) at 30 frames/per second. Cooled Midwave Infra-
Red (MWIR) may be used only as an alternative to LWIR for extreme long
range applications.
 Cameras may switch to fractional HD resolution and frame rate under non-
alarm conditions. Minimum operating resolution is 720p at 7.5 frames per
second.
4.14.3 Focal Length and Zoom
All cameras shall have adequate focal lens to provide the required operation
function. Fixed cameras may have fixed lens. Vari-focal lens shall be provided for all
PTZ and Long Range Optical/Thermal Cameras.
4.14.4 Interface
All cameras shall connect directly to IP/LAN network without intermediate interface.
4.14.5 Camera Housing
All camera enclosures shall be sealed to IP-66, and shall meet other environmental
conditions listed in SAES-O-201.

5 Security Systems Requirements and Specifications


Intrusion Detection and Assessment System (IDAS)
All Security Class 1 and 2 facilities shall deploy an Intrusion Detection and Assessment System
(IDAS) at the restricted area boundary fence as per SAES-O-202. An Intrusion Detection &
Assessment System (IDAS) shall provide the 24/7/365 capability to timely detect and visually
assess intruders along the entire protected perimeter. The following are the minimum security
requirements, additional details can be found in SEC-05.

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5.1.1 The IDAS shall function as an integrated system consisting of detection layer of
perimeter sensors, assessment layers of cameras, alarm communication, display
and control computing layer, that shall analyze and localize the sensor data, trigger
an alarm when an intrusion is detected and display pre and post alarm and live video
from the camera in the area where the alarm was triggered, to security personnel
tasked with monitoring the system.
5.1.2 Local Operator
IDAS shall have local displays and alarm annunciation in the facility’s designated
security post.
5.1.3 Security Control Center Operator
The SCC operator, with adequate network connectivity, bandwidth, IDAS alarm,
announcements, and full control, shall be transmitted to the designated Security
Control Center (SCC) or regional Security Control Center having jurisdiction on the
facilities location. The responsible Security Control Center shall be determined by
ISSD.
5.1.4 Seamless Integration with SCC
IDAS must provide seamless integration with the Security Control Center (SCC)
integrated application environment that enables seamless operation of the security
function in the SCC’s area of responsibility.
5.1.5 Intrusion Detection Sensors
The IDAS shall use a minimum of two independent types of detection sensors in
order to detect an intrusion attempt into the facility’s perimeter.
 Sensors may be linear or volumetric and may detect intrusions using different
parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, including radio-frequency, microwave,
infrared and thermal energy.
 Any motion shall be detected by a volumetric sensor (microwave sensor,
fixed thermal/optical camera with video analytics) within the covered volume
of any human sized object on the inside of the anti-personnel fence.
 A detection of an intrusion attempt shall be done by minimum of one sensor
at a specific alarm zone. Each alarm zone length along the perimeter shall
not exceed 150 linear meter or the length of a straight perimeter section to
the facility, whichever is lower.
 Sensors shall be adjustable to set detection thresholds.
 The sensors combined performance and sensitivity shall not be degraded in
intense or severe weather conditions to drop the probability of detection
below the level specified in section 5.1.10.
 Sensors shall be deployed in locations specified in SAES-O-202.
 The sensitivity of all sensors shall be uniform in the entire area/volume being
monitored by the sensors. Where variable sensitivity is employed, the
sensitivity shall be adequate on the entire protected perimeter, including
turns, corners and edges.

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 Sensor overlap shall be used to cover areas at the sensor coverage edge to
ensure elimination of any blind spots.
5.1.6 Fixed cameras
Fixed cameras shall provide uniform assessment coverage along the entire
perimeter, leaving no blind spots. Fixed cameras shall be optical.
5.1.7 Pan-Zoom-Tilt
PTZ movable cameras shall be provided to augment fixed cameras along the
perimeter. The closest PTZ camera shall be programmed and configured to
automatically zoom into the location of the intrusion. PTZ cameras may be optical or
thermal or having dual optical/thermal components.
5.1.8 Geospatial mapping
All IDAS cameras and sensors shall be geospatially mapped so that the location and
imagery can be accurately located on the GIS map by the IDAS management
application.
5.1.9 Display
The system shall provide 4 levels of integrated display to SCC operators. All displays
shall be 1080 p, or higher. Displays shall be adequately sized to permit clear view.
32” screen per display is recommended.
 Display 1: Overview Map
 Display 2: Video Split-Screen Display, dedicated to viewing camera feeds,
user selectable or sequenced, and shall automatically switch to alarm zones
display during an alarm.
 Display 3: Index display, listing all cameras or alarm zones.
 Display 4: PTZ Camera Display
5.1.10 Performance Requirements:
 Probability of Detection: Minimum %95
Probability of detection determines the overall system capability to detect
intrusion attempt, including through, over or under the protected perimeter.
Probability of detection performance shall be certified by independent
recognized certification entity, and shall consider the combined performance
of all the IDAS sensor’s components.
 Localization Accuracy: Maximum +-75 m (150 m zone)
Alarms along the fence shall be localized with +- 75 meter accuracy,
equivalent to 150 m alarm zones. Localization can be achieved either by
software methods, such as geospatial coordinates association, or software
defined zones along, or via hardware methods, such as limiting the size of
each detection zones), or combination of the hardware and software
methods.
 Nuisance Alarm Rate: Maximum: 1 alarm per zone over 30 day period.

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The nuisance alarm rate is measured as the total number of nuisance alarms
averaged over the number of zones.
 False Alarms: Maximum: 1 alarm per zone over 30 day period.
The nuisance alarm rate is measured as the total number of false alarms
averaged over the number of zones.
Refer to 5.12 for additional requirements about false alarms.

Security Access Control System (SACS)


The SACS comprises the hardware and software needed to electronically authenticate a
request by personnel to access a facility and to notify security personnel of any invalid attempt.
SACS consists of local card readers or biometric readers, access list databases, computer
systems to validate an access request and local displays to advise security personnel of system
status and access request status and notify invalid attempt to the nearest security post.
5.2.1 Master SACS System
 The SACS Master Computer System (MCS) shall retain all SACS personnel
and access data online for at least 36 months.
 Personnel data updates such as vacations, short leave, change of work
location, lost, stolen or revoked status shall be automatically updated in the
SACS MCS and distributed across all local SACS.
 All local SACS operations shall continue to function in an event of loss or
distribution of communication or power.
 The MCS shall be used for reporting, data management and configuration,
and maintenance of central access lists databases.
 All SACS related data shall be uploaded to the MCS at periodic intervals
which in no case shall exceed 10 minutes.
5.2.2 Local SACS at Designated Facilities
 All security Class 1 & 2 facilities shall deploy a Security Access Control
System (SACS) at main gates leading into industrial facilities to manage
access for authorized personnel.
 Class 3 facilities shall deploy a SACS if required by the Security Risk
Assessment (SRA) as per SAES-O-201. A less stringent then a fully
configured SACS can be installed for Class 3 & 4, where some of the
requirements in the below sections can be reduced, such as full-height
turnstiles. A prior approval from Industrial Security Support Department
(ISSD) is required for this type of setup.
 This local SACS shall connect to the central SACS Master Computer System
(MCS) for data storage of all local SACS logs and access data.
 The SACS shall seamlessly integrate into the existing company-wide
integrated SACS system operated and managed by ISO.

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 The SACS shall be designed that it cannot be bypassed by any person


entering the restricted area through main gates. Emergency gates are
excluded.
 SACS shall protect against tail gating.
 Local and global anti pass back shall be enforced by the system to prevent a
card holder from making an entry unless an exit has already been recorded in
the system.
 The alarm annunciation shall activate in the event of valid/invalid access
attempt in less than 0.5 seconds and display any alarm condition at the
designated security gate.
 Card reader or/and biometric readers shall be used to initiate a request for
access at SED associated with the card reader. The card reader shall display
the SACS response and unlock the associated Single Entry Device (SED) if
permitted by the SACS.
 SACS shall have the ability to deploy card readers at multiple zones with
each zone having independent security access levels.
5.2.3 Emergency Release
 The system shall be provided with an electro-mechanical emergency switch
that will allow local security personnel to initiate an emergency deployment or
release of pre-selected entry device, to allow emergency evacuation from the
facility.
 SACS shall have integrated security cameras. Cameras are designated to
record SACS users at each entry point, and general gate area surveillance.
 Gate Surveillance: 1 fixed camera for entry side and 1 fixed
camera for exit side that monitors the users and approaches of the
turnstiles. The videos and images captured shall be recorded and
retained for an interval of 90 days. The camera shall be located to
have the incoming person’s face in the field of view. The access
keypad shall be shielded from the camera field of view.
 Gate Assessment: 1 PTZ color camera for entry side and 1 PTZ
camera for exit side that allows the operator to monitor different
gate area and zoom, in as needed. The videos and images
captured shall be recorded and retained for an interval of 30 days.
The cameras shall be positioned such that it cannot be obstructed and
provides a clear view for the user.

Video Assessment and Surveillance System (VASS)


As part of the integrated security system, a Video Assessment and Surveillance System (VASS)
shall be installed at facilities as specified herein, at facilities with having Facility Security
Classification (FSC) 1, 2, 3 & 4 in Section 4.4 of SEC-05 as part of the integrated security
system.

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FSC 4 Surveillance systems requirement shall be based on the Security Risk Assessment
(SRA) study shall designate the areas to be covered by VASS. The application areas shall
include It shall include Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) abilities to monitor main gates,
critical buildings, and perimeters external contagious areas.
5.3.1 VASS Camera Performance
 VASS shall provide active surveillance capability under all weather conditions
including low light, dense fog and sandstorm, with no adverse impact on
performance.
 Cameras which are used for surveillance and alarm generation must be fixed
while assessment cameras shall use PTZ mounts to allow operators to move
the camera and zoom in to the area of interest. The selection of PTZ or fixed
cameras shall be based on factors of the area to be surveyed.
 All VASS optical cameras shall be color cameras capable of low light
operation. The camera may switch to black/white mode via removing IR-cut
filter in extremely low light. The optical camera shall be augmented by
thermal cameras in selected location to provide a clear view during adverse
weather conditions, or to cover longer range where required.
 The video from all cameras shall be stored and available for viewing locally
and across the network.
5.3.2 Geo-Spatial Mapping
All cameras installed for VASS compliance shall have geo-spatial coordinates that
will allow accurate display on a Geographical Information System (GIS) map at the
SCC.
5.3.3 VASS imagery Processing
 The VASS shall process the imagery from fixed camera, using a video
analytics system to detect abnormal behavior and annunciate plausible
alarms, while filtering out nuisance alarms caused by weather factors,
changes in lighting and shades, moving debris, and small animals.
 Abnormal behavior includes but not limited to, activity at a time where there is
no activity expected, packages left behind, entry into a restricted area,
approach to a restricted area, by image profile of human (walking, standing,
crawling), manned vehicle or unmanned surface vehicle.
 It shall have the ability to accept and integrate sensor inputs from other
systems into its video processing algorithms.
 The system shall enable new rules to be defined based on local topography
and other factors including for example, object speed and size, time,
movement direction, and crossing virtual lines.
5.3.4 Camera Placement
Cameras shall be placed based on local topography, operational requirements,
analysis of blind spots and view obstructions. Coverage shall be overlapped to
assure no blind spots between consecutive cameras in a contagious coverage area.

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5.3.5 Lighting
Areas where optical cameras are deployed shall have lighting fully compliant with
SAES-O-204 requirements.
5.3.6 Video Recording Requirements
 Fixed surveillance 90 days
 Assessment 30 days
 Alarm events: 90 days
5.3.7 Long Range Surveillance (LRS)
Where required by SRA recommendations or specifically required by HCIS, Long
Range Surveillance shall be provided for remote facilities. The LRS shall
complement IDAS function by providing extended surveillance. For Long Range
Surveillance on marine side and offshore facilities, refer to SAES-O-313.
 LRS Cameras
 LRS cameras shall have a recognition range of 2km. As per the
Johnson’s Criteria, at recognition range, the type of the object can
be discerned, a person vs. a car)
 LRS cameras shall monitor contagious areas beyond the facilities
perimeter.
 LRS shall base the camera recognition range on the time required
to deploy response to intercept the threat from the nearest
security point. The minimum range is 2km to provide recognition
capability. Recognition capability is defined as the ability to
discern the type of object (a person vs. a car), as per the
Johnson’s criteria.
 LRS Radars
 Surface radars or thermal sensors shall be deployed to detect the
moving objects and automatically slew the integrated LRS
assessment camera to the area of interest to enable assessment
function, and annunciate an alarm. The radar (or thermal sensor)
range shall be equal to or exceed the LRS camera’s recognition
range. The radar (or thermal sensor) shall have continuous or
sweeping and rotating coverage over the whole area of interest.
 Radars shall be optimized to detect personnel and vehicle size
target.
 The radar beam shall automatically be blanked or turned off when
the beam emission points toward the facility being protected.

Plant Control Room ACS


Plant Control Rooms is a special case for security systems.
Inside a restricted area provided with ACS system on the security gate, internal access layer
shall also be established to control and manage access to vital buildings inside the plant,

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including Plant Control Room. The list of facilities requiring access control shall be determined
during SRA asset characterization process.
Standalone scaled-down version of ACS shall be provided to manage personnel access to Plant
Control Rooms. Where an outer layer ACS exists, this ACS is not required to be interfaced to
the company-wide ACS maintained by ISO.
The Plant Control Room ACS shall deploy card readers and cameras at all entry side of plant
control rooms. General requirements shall be applied.

Security Control Center

5.5.1 The Security Control Center layout shall comply with the requirements of ISO
110641-1 through 7.
5.5.2 The Security Control Center shall be capable of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
operation.
5.5.3 The SCC shall have the ability to view facilities, gates, and security databases. This
shall include:
 Monitor status of Crash Barrier Activation, and allow override function
 Monitor functional status of all security equipment
 View surveillance cameras of security gates
 View personnel access credentials and images
 View tamper alarm of all field security equipment
5.5.4 The SCC shall serve as a resource during activation of the facility Emergency
Response Plan (ERP). The ERP is as defined in SAF-20.
5.5.5 ACS shall be provided to the entrance doors of the SCC.
5.5.6 Fire detection and fire protection systems shall be installed in the SCC, as per SAF-
04 requirements.
5.5.7 The SCC structure shall comply with SAES-O-209 requirements.
5.5.8 The SCC power system shall include a dedicated UPS and emergency power
generator as specified in SAES-O-207.
5.5.9 All voice communication into and out of the SCC shall be recorded for minimum of 12
months.
5.5.10 Large screen displays shall be installed to provide a continuous view of the status of
all areas under the SCC’s control. The large screen display content, layout, and
position shall be configured to integrate with the operation arrangement of the SCC.

Security Control Center Integration Requirements

5.6.1 All SCC functions shall be provided in a single command & controlled environment
that provide multi-display consoles enabling the operators to perform real-time

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operations without having to access multiple systems or reach out to or relocate to


different workstations.
5.6.2 This SCC single command and control integration platform shall at minimum provide
capabilities to manage these SCC systems from the multi-display consoles:
 Security Systems: ACS, ALPRS, IDAS, IDMS, and VASS
 Emergency and operational communication systems
 Dispatch capability
5.6.3 The single Consoles shall provide the operators the application platform to manage,
acknowledge and assess all security system alarms, monitor gates and perimeter,
view surveillance imagery and dispatch security response personnel, communicate
with personnel via radio, hotlines or landlines.
5.6.4 The number of consoles and segregation of their functions shall be configurable
based mapping the operator resources to the SCC responsibilities.
5.6.5 All data required for the operator to perform time-critical tasks shall be provided to
his console.
5.6.6 Provision of these abilities in paragraph 5.6 requires that all individual security
systems transparently share data across secured links and permit the integration of
security data at application level into a common display and process management
framework.
5.6.7 All security system (ACS, ALPR, IDAS & VASS) installations may continue to install
system monitoring equipment as dedicated by individual system requirements.

6 Terminology
Acronyms
ALPRS Automatic License Plate Recognition System
CPU Central Processing Unit
ERP Emergency Response Plan
FOV field of view
IDAS Intrusion Detection and Assessment System
IDMS Identification Management System
LWIR long wave infrared
LRS Long Range Surveillance
MWIR mid-wave infrared
PIN Personal Identification Number
PTZ pan-tilt-zoom
SED Single-Entry Device
SCC Security Control Center

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SRA Security Risk Assessment


RSCC Regional Security Control Center
VASS Video Assessment and Surveillance System

Definitions
Nuisance Alarm Alarms generated by the sensor from a known cause that
is not an intrusion attempt. Examples: wildlife, blowing
debris, or wind.
False Alarms Alarms generated by the system for which there is no
known cause. False alarms are an indication the system
requires maintenance.
Probability of Detection Probability of detection determines the overall IDAS
system capability to detect intrusion attempt, including
through, over or under the protected perimeter. Probability
of detection performance shall be certified by independent
recognized certification entity, and shall consider the
combined performance of all the IDAS sensor’s
components.

7 References
All referenced specifications, standards, codes, forms, drawings and similar material shall be of
the latest issue (including all revisions, addenda, and supplements) unless stated otherwise.

Saudi Aramco Documents

SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement


SAES-P-100 Basic Power System Design Criteria
SAES-O-201 General Requirements of Security Directives
SAES-O-204 Security Lighting
SAES-O-206 Security Devices
SAES-O-207 Power Supply for Security Systems
SAES-O-208 Wired and Wireless Communications for Security Application
SAES-O-209 Security Doors, Locks and Ballistic Resistant Structures
SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures
Saudi Aramco Information Protection manual

Industry Codes and Standards


American National Standard Institute (ASNI)/Security Industrial Association (SIA)
ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 False Alarm Reduction Standard

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)


ISO 110641-1 Principles for the Design of Control Centers
ISO 110641-2 Principles for the Arrangement of Control Suites
ISO 110641-3 Control Room Layout
ISO 110641-4 Layout & Dimensions of Work Stations
ISO 110641-5 Display and Controls
ISO 110641-6 Environmental Requirements for Control Centers
ISO 110641-7 Principles for the Evaluation of Control Centers

Other References

HCIS Security Directives (SEC)


SEC-05 Security Systems for Industrial Facilities
Safety Directives (SAF)
SAF-04 Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
SAF-20 Pre-Incident Planning and Management of Emergencies

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