Nuclear Security Culture

William TobeyWorkshop on Strengthening the Culture of Nuclear Safety

and Security, Sao Paulo, BrazilAugust 25-26, 2014

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Nuclear Security Culture – what is it?

“The assembly of characteristics, attitudes and behaviours of individuals,

organisations and institutions, which serve as a means to support and

enhance nuclear security”Definition from IAEA Nuclear Security Culture, Series 7 September 2008

Nuclear Security Culture – what is it?

The term “nuclear security culture” refers to the beliefs, understandings and practices that all the people engaged in an

nuclear organisation or one utilising radiological materials – from the Senior Management to the general workforce – bring

to its security. “Nuclear security culture” might best be described as the glue required for the effective implementation

of nuclear security measures across all relevant sectors.

Nuclear Security Culture – why is it important?

A robust Nuclear Security culture and a strong sense of professional responsibility are of fundamental importance to ensuring the protection of

nuclear and radiological materials including sensitive knowledge and expertise

A failure in nuclear security culture can lead to the theft of nuclear and radiological materials for the construction of dirty bombs and, perhaps,

improvised nuclear devices, or to the sabotage of nuclear facilities.

Poor culture and corporate governance are key to many of the observed failures to implement effective security

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Factors Influencing Nuclear Security Culture

Factors Influencing Nuclear Security Culture

You believe that:

- Credible threats exist at all times - Nuclear security plays a vital role to combat these threats

- A strong security culture is essential

- Independent oversight strengthens security

- An organisation must value learning

- Security is the responsibility of everyone

- On-going effective security training is essential

- Teamwork is of significant importance

Factors Influencing Nuclear Security Culture

Factors Influencing Nuclear Security Culture

You believe that the characteristics of a successful nuclear security culture are based on:

- Leadership and Motivation

- Accountability

- Professionalism and Competency

- Integration

- Learning and Improvement

Factors Influencing Nuclear Security Culture

Factors Influencing Nuclear Security Culture

You adhere to a:

Security Management Programme which specifies:

•Policies•Roles and responsibilities•Operating Procedures

Promoting Desired Behaviour•Communication tools•Leading by example•Learning from experience

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WHAT IS A GOOD SECURITY CULTURE?WHAT IS A GOOD SECURITY CULTURE?

1.1. There is commitment at the top of the Organisation and There is commitment at the top of the Organisation and publically available policies and statements about the publically available policies and statements about the importance of security to the Organisationimportance of security to the Organisation

2.2. Good security is implemented because it is important, not just Good security is implemented because it is important, not just because of the Regulationsbecause of the Regulations

3. There is a Senior Committee of Directors that reviews the Security Programme and Performance Measures

4.4. Security is given the same priority as SafetySecurity is given the same priority as Safety

WHAT IS A GOOD SECURITY CULTURE?WHAT IS A GOOD SECURITY CULTURE?

5.5. Good security is seen as everyone’s responsibility; All Good security is seen as everyone’s responsibility; All Employees and Contractors understand their role to make Employees and Contractors understand their role to make security effectivesecurity effective

6. There are good and open relationships with the Police and joint, practical exercises conducted that demonstrate the effectiveness of security

7.7. Security problems are reported honestly so that lessons can Security problems are reported honestly so that lessons can be learnedbe learned

WHAT IS A GOOD SECURITY CULTURE? WHAT IS A GOOD SECURITY CULTURE?

8.8. Surveys are conducted to assess the security culture in the Surveys are conducted to assess the security culture in the OrganisationOrganisation

9. Security costs are fully understood, just as for any other business activity, and improvements in effectiveness sought on a constant basis; “How can we do this better”

10.10. The Security Department is respected and seen as an The Security Department is respected and seen as an important part of the Management Teamimportant part of the Management Team

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Practical Measures to Improve Security Culture

Practical Measures to Improve Security Culture

Summary

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WINS’ Mission

To provide those who are accountable for nuclear security with an international forum in which to share and promote best security practice.

WINS’ Achievements to Date

32International Best Practice Guides published

32International Best Practice Guides published

51International Best Practice Workshops

51International Best Practice Workshops

10 Publishedlanguages

10 Publishedlanguages

Security Culture

UNEQUAL CULTURE?

- Safety and Operations require Excellence; why should security just require compliance?

-Significant differences exist between nuclear safety and security culture, competency, oversight and organisation within nuclear organisations

Thank you for your attention