SAES-O-208 PDF – Communications for Security Systems

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SAES-O-208

Communications for Security Systems

This SAES-O-208 Standard provides necessary guidelines for the communication systems and devices used by security personnel at Saudi Aramco. It ensures that the communication equipment meets certain mandatory requirements. To implement this Standard effectively, it should be used together with Security Directive SEC-08, which is issued by the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of Interior, Government of Saudi Arabia.

General Requirements

This SAES-O-208 Standard specifies the necessary requirements for communication systems and devices used by security personnel. These systems include both wireless and wired communication technologies, which are used to transmit voice, data, and video as required by local security protocols. Compliance with SAES-T-000 and its referenced standards is essential for these communication systems. Additionally, there are specific security requirements outlined in SEC-08. Here are some key points:

1. Recording of Voice Communications: All wired and wireless voice communications going in and out of Security Control Centers must be recorded and stored for a period of 12 months. Authorized personnel should be able to access the recorded data over the network.
2. Wireless Communications:
   a. Voice Radio Channels: Voice radio communications equipment should have a minimum of four channels dedicated to security, firefighting, emergency, and operations.
   b. Emergency Access: The radio systems should be capable of accessing other systems during emergencies, and specific emergency types should generate distinctive audio tones to alert users.
   c. Addressability and Group Formation: Radio equipment should be addressable and able to be organized into structural groups. Operators should have the capability to disable a radio from accessing a specific group.
   d. Encryption: Radio channels must be encrypted to prevent unauthorized interception or eavesdropping.
3. Wired Communications:
   a. Redundancy and Route Diversity: Data circuits used for security applications should have redundancy and utilize different physical routes from the local security facility to the central/remote security facility.
   b. Preferred Medium: Fiber optic cable is the preferred medium for wired communications. Copper cabling may be used if technical limitations exist.
   c. Network Equipment Placement: Network equipment should not be installed in gatehouses due to space constraints. Instead, it should be installed in the security support building. Typical drawings for the support building are provided in Section 3. Field devices should be installed in facilities complying with SEC-05 requirements.
4. Hotlines: Each security facility should have hotlines as specified by ISO. These hotlines should connect to local emergency services and government security agencies in the respective area.

It’s important to note that this Standard should be used in conjunction with Security Directive SEC-08 issued by the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of Interior, Government of Saudi Arabia, to ensure proper implementation of the requirements.

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