Isc design basis threat report pdf

Designbasis threat report fouo creates a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of adversaries. The dbt establishes a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of various adversaries. New construction, with few exceptions, is fully expected to meet the necessary level of protection lop. The isc standard incorporates the following appendixes. The isc was established under executive order 12977 dated october 19, 1995. Interagency security committee annual report 2019 cisa. This validation period will allow user input to inform the final report.

The tables identify levels, descriptions and quantitative scores. Sandia report sand20038 unlimited release printed january 20 securityby design handbook mark k. The facility security committees standard, 2nd edition 5. Combines six fundamental isc documents into one document. Planning manual, to determine the asset value as it applies to the level of. Leveraging fips 201 and the piv card standards a comparison of piv, pivi and civ credentials federal identity, credential and access management ficam. The isc was created to enhance the quality and effectiveness of security and protection of buildings and facilities in the united states occupied by federal employees.

Efforts to address persistent challenges accessible version sional requesters october 2017 gao1895 this report was revised on march 14, 2018 to clarify information on pages 3, 6, 42, and 43 about the population included in the report s generalizable survey. Building vulnerability assessment checklist appendix a a1 the building vulnerability assessment checklist is based on the checklist developed by the department of veterans affairs va and is part of fema 426, reference manual to. The interagency security committee was created by executive order 12977 in 1995 following the oklahoma city bombing. Design basis threat report of the risk management process for federal facilities. Fouo physical security criteria for federal facilities standard 3. Risk management series risk assessment a howto guide to mitigate potential terrorist attacks against buildings. Levels of protection lop and application of the design basis threat dbt report is the fourth course in the isc webbased training series. The isc security design criteria be expanded to include basic information on how blasts affect buildings and people, as a technical basis for the protective strategies incorporated in the document for suggested content, see chapter 3 above. According to the objective and essential elements of a states nuclear security regime nss no.

The isc security design criteria document isc, 2001 is a mix of performance objectives, prescriptive requirements, and references to industry design standards. Designbasis threat report fouo this report creates a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of adversaries. Customs and border protection cbp, the federal aviation administration faa, the agricultural research service ars, and the forest serviceused security assessment. Mar 22, 2017 following is a recent crs report examining violent incidents at federal facilities, including a tally of nearly 1,000 incidents in recent years that it says probably represents only a small. Development, use and maintenance of the design basis threat. As chair of the isc, i am pleased to introduce a new interim isc report, titled the designbasis threat dbt, which is to be used during a 24month validation period. Development, use and maintenance of the design basis threat international atomic energy agency vienna isbn 9789201025098 issn 18169317 this publication provides guidance on how to develop, use and maintain a design basis threat dbt. Isc to revise its design basis threat report to include cyber threats to building and access control systems. Jordan, and carol scharmer sandia national laboratories, albuquerque, new mexico, usa koji tanuma, kazuya ochiai, and toru iida japan atomic energy agency, tokaimura, ibaraki, japan prepared by. To keep pace with the changing nature of threats to federal facilities, updates to the design basis threat report are made annually. Facility security committees an an interagency security committee standard january 1, 2012 2nd edition. This document establishes a list of countermeasure options for federal agencies to consider when determining how to mitigate threats to federal facilities nationwide.

Design basis threat report fouo creates a profile of the type. An interagency security committee report 7th edition published in march 20 and is updated biannually. To help ensure that federal agencies are developing and using appropriate risk assessment methodologies, the secretary of homeland security should direct the isc to supplement the risk assessment guidance contained in the risk management process for federal facilities with. Designbasis threat report of the risk management process for federal facilities. Report all facilities and deviations in the odni central repository of ic facilities. Aug 18, 2017 this course has been developed by the interagency security committee isc and is being hosted by emi.

In addition, antiram barriers shall be installed to protect any portion of the facility wall exposed to a perpendicular vehicular roadway length equal to or greater than 200 feet on which a. To keep pace with the changing nature of threats to federal facilities, updates to the countermeasures appendix will be made annually. Letter usda agricultural research service ars and forest service. The purpose of the series is to provide federal facility security. Ab keeping people safe and secure in federal facilities. The dbt report, validation, and final publication the iscs interim design basis threat dbt report is a standalone threat assessment designed to be used in conjunction with the physical security criteria compendium. Basis threat dbt, which is to be used during a 24 month validation period. What does this revision of the dbt rule accomplish. Security specialist competencies an interagency security committee guideline. Security standards to help keep federal facilities safe. This tool, based on aras isc certified tool, fsrmanager, utilizes a simple definition based assessment process that meets the isc requirements of. This tool, based on aras isc certified tool, fsrmanager, utilizes a simple definition based assessment process that meets the isc requirements of being defensible, credible and reproducible. The design basis threat dbt supports the calculation of the threat, vulnerability, and consequence to a facility when calculating risk to a federal facility and determining the appropriate lop.

The design basis threat report represents the most comprehensive federal facility security standard created to date. Design basis threat dbt provided by the 2016 interagency security committee dbt report. This course has been developed by the interagency security committee isc and is being hosted by emi. Special reports the intelligence and security committee of. Gao also recommends that gsa assess cyber risk of its building control. It provides procedures for facility security committees. May 21, 2014 standards and iscs designbasis threat report.

As chair of the interagency security committee isc, i am pleased to 4. Following is a recent crs report examining violent incidents at federal facilities, including a tally of nearly 1,000 incidents in recent years that it says probably represents only a small. Levels of protection lop and application of the design basis threat dbt report is the fourth course in the isc webbased training. Interagency security committee isc risk management process. Report on rendition the governments response to the intelligence and security committees report on rendition. Interagency security committee isc design criteria manual tem. Published pursuant to the justice and security act 20, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the committees work over the past year as overseer of the u. Interagency security committee policies, standards, best. As chair of the interagency security committee isc, i am pleased to introduce the security specialist competencies. Designbasis threat report, creates a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of potential threats to federal facilities. Fema emergency management institute emi course is1173. It is the baseline type and size of threat that buildings or other structures are designed to withstand. Lop and application of the design basis threat dbt report is1174.

Sep 11, 2001 frequently asked questions about nrcs design basis threat final rule on this page. The report contains recommendations to the british intelligence. As chair of the isc, i am pleased to introduce a new interim isc report, titled the design basis threat dbt, which is to be used during a 24month validation period. You are entering an official united states government system, which includes. Levels of protection lop and application of the designbasis. Interagency security committee isc design basis threat. Levels of protection lop and application of the designbasis threat dbt report is the fourth course in the isc webbased training series. Building vulnerability assessment checklist appendix a a1 the building vulnerability assessment checklist is based on the checklist developed by the department of veterans affairs va and is part of fema 426, reference manual to mitigate potential terrorist attacks against buildings. Selected agencies should improve methods for assessing and monitoring risk. As mentioned previously, a dbt is a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of an adversary used for security planning. The designbasis threat report represents the most comprehensive federal facility security standard created to date. Page 3 gao1872 federal facility security 6 to determine how these agencies assessment methodologies align with the risk management process for federal facilities the isc standard, we compared facility security policies and procedures from the departments. Ufc isc security criteria overview and comparison wbdg. These differences in the design threat and the actual attack illustrate the critical importance of establishing the design basis threat, as described in the risk assessment process outlined in the next chapter.

This interim standard is developed under the authority of executive order 12977 as amended. In 2018, the isc updated two of the six appendices of the rmp. The interagency security committee is a collaborative organization that provides leadership to the nonmilitary federal community supporting physical security programs that are comprehensive and risk based. Head over for career advice, help tackling a cybersecurity issue, or just to check in with peers. Threat vulnerability assessments and risk analysis wbdg. The design basis threat includes the tactics aggressors will use against the asset and the tools, weapons, and explosives employed in these tactics. Ara training also comes with a tool to assist assessors to determine the level of risk from each isc design basis threat dbt. This clarification had no impact on the conclusions of our report. Countermeasures fouo establishes a baseline set of physical security countermeasures to be applied to all federal facilities based on the designated fsl. Dbt gives the government a flexible approach for addressing potential security threats. The dbt report, validation, and final publication the iscs interim designbasis threat dbt report is a standalone threat assessment designed to be used in conjunction with the physical security criteria compendium.

The risk management process for federal facilities. Washington convention center washington, dc an introduction to the interagency security committee 2014 interagency security committee. Fouo facility security level determinations for federal facilities standard 2. Mist also compares the disparities identified against the baseline level of protection specified in the isc standards, thereby operationalizing those standards and enabling mitigation of the vulnerabilities identified. The dbt report is a standalone threat analysis to be used with the. Mar 21, 2019 designbasis threat dbt a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of an adversary. Dec 10, 2018 to determine level of risk, the combined measure of threat probability, vulnerability, and consequence must be calculated for each potential undesirable event. The regulatory body should use the results of the threat assessment as a common basis for determining security requirements for radioactive. What are the 12 factors in the energy policy act of 2005 considered by the commission. Interagency security committee update on new standards. Appendix a provides risk management tables for threat, vulnerability, and consequence. Statement for the record caitlin durkovich assistant. However, this standard has been incorporated with other standards and guidance to create the risk management process. The federal government has been utilizing varying types of assessments and analyses for many years.

An interagency security committee guideline the guideline. Federal building and facility security digital library. Oct 30, 20 countermeasures, design basis threat, and the chair roundtable. Security engineering facilities planning manual ufc 402001 presents processes for developing the design criteria necessary to incorporate. This report considers whether the uk security and intelligence agencies had any knowledge of, andor involvement in, rendition operations, and also the agencies overall policy for intelligence sharing with foreign liaison services.

Isc documents are updated frequently and new guides are constantly being written to address the evolving risk picture and threat environment. Gao1872, accessible version, federal facility security. An interagency security committee standard washington, d. Design basis threat report incumbents will be able to define and successfully utilize the process for determining the customized security measures required at a specific federal facility.

The manual also suggests that terrorists locate cars, dumpsters, or adjacent buildings that they. The fps uses design basis threat dbt profiling in security planning. Federal security risk management fsrm is basically the process described in this paper. The isc rmp standard defines the criteria and processes that those. Assessment of the isc security design criteria isc. Picture of emi campus with emergency management institute sign in foreground and buildings n and o in the background titlethe campus of femas national emergency training center, located in emmitsburg, md. Facility security committees fsc each course is accessible from the interagency security committee training courses website at s. Interagency security committee isc risk management. Countermeasures fouo establishes a baseline set of physical security. Design basis threat report fouo creates a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of adversaries. Isc facility security level determination standard. Facility security committees homeland security home.

Design basis threat u determine lop required to address risk or highest lop. The standoff is the distance measured from the center of gravity of the charge to the component of interest. While there is some limited guidance with respect to structural upgrades, these are general in nature and do not provide detailed design guidance. Fps sits on the isc steering committee, chairs the training subcommittee, and has. Parliaments intelligence and security committee issued its annual report. This document can be updated easily and correlates with countermeasures in the risk management process for federal facilities. Structural security is addressed by defining the design basis threat and requiring the user to design the facility to provide a general level of protection identified for the specific fsl. This video provides an overview of the design basis threat report and its role in the calculation of risk for the isc risk management process.

The purpose of the series is to provide federal facility security professionals, engineers, building owners, construction contractors, architects, and the general public with basic information pertaining to the isc and its facility security standards, processes, and practices. Planning teams shall establish the design criteria for security and force. Designbasis threat dbt a profile of the type, composition, and capabilities of an adversary. Since publication of the doj report in 1995, the isc has.

Interagency security committee standard homeland security. Management rim policy manual june 2, 2016 stated that it is. Users with a needtoknow may access these fouo appendices. In some cases, site limitations may restrict standoff distances, or.

Assessing buidling and infrastructure using integrated rapid. Fps is an active participant in the work of the isc, helping shape standards, guidance and best practices that enable fps employees to perform their protection mission with consistency and efficiency. Security specialist competencies homeland security home. Threatvulnerability assessments and risk analysis can be applied to any facility andor organization. All questions or comments about this course should be directed to the following email address. Interagency security committee isc design criteria manual. Highlights of gao1872, a report to the committee on oversight and government reform, house of representatives october 2017. An interagency security committee standard november 20162nd edition defines the criteria and processes that those responsible for a facilitys security should use in determining its security level. Frequently asked questions about nrcs design basis threat. An isc official said that recent active shooter and workplace violence incidents have caused isc to focus its efforts on policies in those areas first. Acknowledgements identifies and thanks the individuals who contributed to the development of this standard, and other documents related to implementing effective risk management processes. The dbt is described in detail in title 10, section 73.

The design criteria are generally acceptable and full implementation of the isc security design criteria will provide some protection for building occupants against most blastrelated threats and will significantly reduce injuries. The nrc and its licensees use the dbt as a basis for designing safeguards systems to protect against acts of radiological sabotage and to prevent the theft of special nuclear material. Incorporating the cyber threat to building and access control systems in the design basis threat report will inform agencies about this threat so they can begin to assess its risk. Potential threats to include use of the isc designbasis threat report. Domestic facility security risk assessments standards. Sep 28, 2012 the fps uses design basis threat dbt profiling in security planning. Dec 12, 2014 an isc official said that recent active shooter and workplace violence incidents have caused isc to focus its efforts on policies in those areas first. Management process for federal facilities standard the isc. Threats, violent incidents at federal facilities assessed.