Managing Security Threats through Touchless Security Technologies: An Overview of the Integration of Facial Recognition Technology in the UAE Oil and Gas Industry

Abstract

Throughout the past few years, the oil and gas industry in the United Arab Emirates has grown significantly, and is currently one of the top ten oil producers in the world. As a result, it is at risk of physical security threats, including theft, unauthorized access, vandalism, espionage, and other incidents which could disrupt its operation. Consequently, significant investments in the latest security technologies are necessary to protect this critical infrastructure and maintain its international standing. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to examine whether integrating facial recognition technology (FRT) with a physical security system in this sector would improve physical security performance and efficiently mitigate potential threats. A quantitative approach was applied to collect the essential information with a sample size of 371 selected through a simple random sampling method to ensure the validity and reliability of the research results. In addition, regression analysis was conducted using Smart-PLS version 3.3.9 based on (SEM) to define the significant relationships between the hypothesis applied in the conceptual model. Furthermore, the findings were significant as they provided the basis for future studies for the practical application of FRT to enhance the UAE oil and gas company’s resilience to physical security threats.

Enabling Efficient Data Transmission in Wireless Sensor Networks-Based IoT Applications

“…These infrastructures heavily rely on computerized systems and interconnected networks, making them vulnerable to malicious actors seeking to disrupt operations, steal sensitive data, or cause physical damage [1,2]. In the oil and gas industry, for example, cyber attacks can disrupt the production and distribution of energy resources, leading to significant economic and environmental consequences [3,4]. Similarly, transportation networks are susceptible to cyber attacks that can compromise the safety and efficiency of public transportation systems or disrupt the flow of goods and services [5].…”