ANSI/API Standard 780 Training Program

API 780 Security Risk Assessment (SRA)

The recognized methodology for security risk assessment in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.

Program Background

Overview

ANSI/API Standard 780 is the recognised method for security risk assessment in the petroleum and petrochemical industries. This program takes participants through the complete methodology, from scoping to reassessment, applied to real facilities.

It is highly interactive, pairing methodology instruction with practical worksheet sessions, sector case studies, and scenario-based exercises.

Participants learn to apply API 780 SRA principles, characterize assets, score threats, analyze vulnerabilities, build a Design Basis Threat, select and cost countermeasures, calculate residual risk, and produce comprehensive SRA reports with recommendations that management can act on and auditors can trace.

Key Competencies

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Get certified as a Security Risk Assessor

Apply the API 780 methodology end to end, from scoping to reassessment

Define and score the core variables — asset, consequence, threat, attractiveness, vulnerability, likelihood

Characterise assets and rank criticality using consequence severity criteria

Assess adversary capability, motivation and intent, and complete asset–threat pairing

Identify vulnerabilities and build credible attack scenarios

Produce a ranked risk register with traceable justification for every score

Build and defend a Design Basis Threat

Select risk treatment measures to enhance security and minimize threats

Calculate residual risk and build a cost-benefit case for security investment

Write an audit-ready SRA report and present it to executives

Be ready in applying the API 780 SRA methodology in various sectors

Syllabus Breakdown

Course Content

Module 01

1. Introduction API 780 Methodology

Module 02

2. Key Security Risk Assessment Concepts

Module 03

3. Tools For Effective Risk Assessment & Skilled Workforce

Module 04

4. Quantitative & Qualitative Risk Assessment

Module 05

5. Preparing for Security Risk Assessment

Module 06

6. Security Risk Assessment Approach

Module 07

7. Asset Characterization and Critical Infrastructure Analysis

Module 08

8. Threat Assessment

Module 09

9. Vulnerability Assessment

Module 10

10. Design Basis Threat (DBT)

Module 11

11. Risk Treatment Measures

Module 12

12. Case Study and Practical Worksheet

Module 13

13. Security Risk Assessment Report Writing

Expert Facilitator

Your Instructor

Program Director

Anisur Rahman CPP, CISSP, PSP, PCI, CISM, PMP, CFE, CNSP

IQC Security Consultancy, France

Global Security Expert | Leader in Security Management Training

With decades of experience spanning physical security, cybersecurity, and organizational risk management, the owner of IQC Security Consultancy has trained and mentored hundreds of professionals across 70+ countries. A recognized person in global security education, every session is delivered with unparalleled expertise and real-world relevance.

Sessions are instructor-led, highly interactive, and crafted to deliver practical takeaways that participants can immediately apply in their professional roles.

Participant Profile

Target Audience

Security professionals and industrial facility protection officers.

Risk managers and safety/security officers.

Petroleum, chemical & critical infrastructure facility managers.

Security consultants, auditors, and engineering personnel.

Government and regulatory security oversight officials.

Project managers and risk management professionals.

Delivery Format

Training Methodology

5 Day Physical Classroom

Investment

Training Fees

2000 Euros / participant

5 Day Lunch + coffee-snacks included

Early Bird Discount

200 Euro Early Bird discount if registered before 15th October 2026

Official Credentials

Certification

Participants receive an official IQC Certificate of Completion — API 780 Security Risk Assessment on completion of the training program.

Globally Recognized Credential

Upcoming Dates

Batch Schedule

5 Day Physical Classroom

29th November – 3rd December 2026

Location: 5 Star Hotel in Bahrain

Registration Steps

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