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• Vulnerability Assessment Profile​

  • As an example in conducting Building VA for possible terrorist attack, a VA profile should include the following:​
• VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT PROFILE

  • building structures and system (BSS)
  • structural componets (SC)
  • building shells (BS)
  • building systems(BS)
  • physical security survey (PSS)
• Building Structures and Systems​

  • Vulnerability to chemical attacks due to access to building systems (utility and environment systems)​
• STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

  • Foundation weight load (for IED’s)​
  • Walls can bear height and the stability of placed at right angled connections. Columns allow structure to be opened up while still safely distributing the weight load.​
• Building Shells​

  • High rise cellular construction is a box type construction with solid walls in a fixed repeated pattern supporting the load to the foundation. (Where is the devastating effect of the bomb if IED is employed to destroy such structure)​
• BUILDING SYSTEMS

  • Interrelated systems such as air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, fire protection and communication.​
• • In adhering to international standards, vulnerability assessments are recommended to be done every three years or when a change in security management occurs, whichever comes first.​
  • This kind of assessment is competed for facilities with 300 employees or more.​
  • Assessments shall be conducted by a qualified security assessor (neutral party) or ensure unbiased recommendations.​
• • For facilities with fewer than 300 employees, an in house security team shall conduct the assessment using a preapproved vulnerability assessment checklist every three years. Outsourcing of qualified security assessors may be an option to augment the in house security team. VA must be tailored fit to your organizations industry.​
• Physical Security Survey​

  • It must be considered as an in-house formal security assessment of your organization’s physical security programs.​
  • The intent of his survey is to update your security management on what needs protection.​
• Physical Security Survey​

  • It is a complete analysis of your facility loss prevention program, physical security procedures and security protection of your personnel and property.​
  • The result is a basis for determining security priorities and prerogatives.​
• Physical Security Survey​

  • The key to successful survey is good review of the facility physical security and loss prevention program. The surveys need to be kept updated so that the assessment process is current, accurate and complete.​​