5.12 Protection of key assets

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Key assets include an array of facilities, sites, and structures whose disruption or destruction could have significant consequences. One category of key assets consists of national monuments, symbols, and icons that represent heritage, traditions, values, and political power. Table 5.18 shows security initiatives in the protection of monuments, symbols, and icons. Table 5.19 shows security initiatives in the protection of government facilities.

A second category of key assets includes facilities and structures that represent economic power and technological advancement and that may house significant amounts of hazardous materials, fuels, and chemical catalysts that enable production and processing functions. Table 5.20 shows security initiatives in the protection of nuclear facilities. Table 5.21 shows security initiatives in the protection of dams.

Table 5.18: Security Initiatives in the Protection of Monuments

Initiatives

Define criticality criteria for national monuments, icons, and symbols.

Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments.

Retain a quality security force.

Conduct security-focused public outreach and awareness programs.

Collaborate with state and local governments and private foundations to assure the protection of symbols and icons outside the federal domain.

Evaluate innovative technologies.

Make provisions for extra security during high-profile events.

Table 5.19: Security Initiatives in the Protection of Government Facilities

Initiatives

Develop a process to screen nonfederal tenants and visitors entering private-sector facilities that house federal organizations.

Determine the criticality and vulnerability of government facilities.

Develop long-term construction standards for facilities requiring specialized security measures.

Implement new technological security measures at federally occupied facilities.

Table 5.20: Security Initiatives in the Protection of Nuclear Facilities

Initiatives

Coordinate efforts to perform standardized vulnerability and risk assessments.

Establish common processes and identify resources needed to augment security at nuclear power plants.

Criminalize the carrying of unauthorized weapons or explosives into nuclear facilities.

Enhance the capabilities of nuclear power plant security forces.

Seek legislation to apply sabotage laws to nuclear facilities.

Enhance public outreach and awareness.

Table 5.21: Security Initiatives in the Protection of Dams

Initiatives

Develop risk-assessment methodologies for dams.

Develop protective action plans.

Establish a sector ISAC.

Institute a national dam security program.

Develop emergency action plans.

Develop technology to provide protective solutions

A third category of key assets includes such structures as prominent commercial centers, office buildings, and sports stadiums, where large numbers of people regularly congregate to conduct business or personal transactions, shop, or enjoy a recreational pastime. Table 5.22 shows security initiatives in the protection of commercial centers.

Table 5.22: Security Initiatives in the Protection of Commercial Centers

Initiatives

Share federal building security standards and practices with the private sector.

Facilitate efficient dissemination of threat information.

Implement the Homeland Security Advisory System.

Explore options for incentives for the implementation of enhanced design features or security measures.

Improve building codes for privately owned facilities.



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Implementing Homeland Security for Enterprise IT
Implementing Homeland Security for Enterprise IT
ISBN: 1555583121
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 248

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