Security-by-Design: Opportunities and Benefits

Security by design is referenced within INFCIRC 225, Rev 5, and increasing recognition that inherent safety and security arrangements are cheaper and more effective if incorporated prior to construction or operation. The UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory is currently supporting a concept design project for a facility which will operate for many decades. An integrated project team, led by the Safety, Security and Safeguards team have an active role in influencing security from the outset, based on UK guidance provided by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure’s Operational Requirements process. Working with theEngineering Design team has already provided great benefit and the opportunity to realise ‘security by design’. This paper discusses the experiences thus far.