Security Vulnerability Assessment

The main objective of a Security Vulnerability Assessment is to identify potential scenarios involving malevolent acts that may lead to adverse effects, to assess the risk level of the scenarios, and to develop recommendations to minimize the risk. To conduct a thorough and cost effective Security Vulnerability Assessment, all aspects of system design and operation must be reviewed. This requires diversity of experience and expertise.

Kazarians & Associates, Inc. has assembled a well-experienced project team that provides all the necessary security, engineering, system operation, and management expertise to conduct a quality Security Vulnerability Assessment. Our team conducts all the necessary technical studies, provides engineering design services, and develops the administrative and emergency policies and procedures that are needed for a well-developed Security Vulnerability Assessment.

Sandia National Laboratories recently released a Risk Assessment Methodology for Security Vulnerability Assessment for various infrastructure systems (e.g., Water Utilities). However, since the 1980’s, Kazarians & Associates, Inc. has conducted a large number of safety vulnerability assessment initiatives that have been applied to potentially sensitive facilities. The main objective of these initiatives is “performance-based” risk management. They have used scenario-based approaches for assessing vulnerabilities, and are related to the methodology, which is the basis for the Sandia RAM-W. Some of these initiatives include: the Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) in California, Process Safety Management (PSM), the Risk Management Program (RMP), and the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program. Noteworthy, is the fact that it is those same groups within the EPA that oversee the implementation of these programs, that now oversee the current Vulnerability Assessment initiative.

Experience Base - Safety Program Development