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An Approach to Vulnerability Analysis of Complex Industrial Systems
Author(s) -
Einarsson Stefän,
Rausand Marvin
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
risk analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.972
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1539-6924
pISSN - 0272-4332
DOI - 10.1111/j.1539-6924.1998.tb00367.x
Subject(s) - vulnerability (computing) , survivability , vulnerability assessment , scope (computer science) , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , relation (database) , computer security , engineering , business , reliability engineering , data mining , psychology , psychological resilience , psychotherapist , programming language
The concept of vulnerability of complex industrial systems is defined and discussed in relation to risk and system survivability. The discussion is illustrated by referring to a number of previous industrial accidents. The various risk factors, or threats, influencing an industrial system's vulnerability are classified and discussed. Both internal and external threats are covered. The general scope of vulnerability analysis is compared to traditional risk analysis approaches and main differences are illustrated. A general procedure for vulnerability analysis in two steps, including building of scenarios and preparation of relevant worksheets, is described and discussed.