Case Studies – Support for Operations in MEA and LATAM
Operational examples (anonymised) of integrated territorial, maritime, and cyber security for projects in MEA and LATAM. Verifiable structure; documentation available under NDA.
Case 1 – MEA: Industrial site start-up in a high-risk area
Context
European manufacturer launching an EPC site in North Africa. Risks: socio-political exposure, sensitive supply chain, duty of care for expats and local staff.
Objectives
- Site continuity.
- Personnel HSE and physical security.
- Document protection and access control.
Action
- Area risk assessment; site and travel security plans.
- Perimeter, access control, badges, visitor logs.
- Crisis plan with alert channels and muster points.
- Minimum BYOD policy, document encryption, guest VLAN.
Governance & Compliance
- Roles: Site Security Lead, HSE Manager, Crisis Coordinator.
- Incident log and audits; mandatory training.
- Alignment with local requirements and data protection principles.
KPIs
- Incidents and Mean Time To Respond.
- Denied access rate and badge compliance.
- Training attendance and test outcomes.
Case 2 – LATAM: Plant and supply chain security
Context
Food producer opening a plant in Latin America. Risks: cargo theft on corridors, document fraud, phishing against back office.
Objectives
- End-to-end cargo integrity and traceability.
- Fewer loss events and delays.
- ICT resilience and administrative continuity.
Action
- Cargo security: seals, photo checklists, IoT tracking.
- Carrier/warehouse due diligence; SLAs with penalties.
- Anti-phishing awareness, MFA, immutable backups and restore tests.
Governance & Compliance
- Security committee with logistics, IT, legal.
- Incident reporting procedures and monthly reviews.
- Customer/supplier data handling with minimisation and security controls.
KPIs
- Events per route (theft/attempts), detected non-conformities.
- On-time delivery and schedule variance.
- Phishing-simulation click-through, DR test results.
Case 3 – Maritime: Container routes Atlantic–Mediterranean
Context
Logistics operator on LATAM–EU lanes. Needs: terminal access control, container integrity, heavy weather and anchorage contingencies.
Objectives
- Lower cargo non-conformities.
- Operational alignment across port, vessel, and inland chain.
Action
- Inspection procedures, seal traceability, digital registers.
- Continuity plans for weather/technical stops; standardised comms.
- Alert integration with inland tracking for faster handover.
KPIs
- Non-conformities per 1,000 TEU.
- Average quay release time.
- Document congruence between manifests and deliveries.
Documentation on request
- Security plans (extracts), audit logs, risk matrices.
- Template SLAs with critical suppliers and escalation flows.
- Training checklists and emergency drills.
Observed cross-benefits
- Indicator-driven decisions.
- Lower downtime and improved event traceability.
- Higher credibility with partners, clients, and local authorities.
