DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPERT SYSTEM BASED SECURITY VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS PROGRAM

The technical security industry is based on regulations which dictate specific application of security protection measures. Unfortunately, each facility situation is unique in its physical and operational vulnerabilities and its potential threat. Cost effective and efficient security can only be applied after a complete vulnerability analysis. Using General Research Corporations' \"expert system\" shell, The Intelligent Machine Model (TIMM™), GRC engineers have developed an analysis tool by which any novice security practitioner can use the expertise of individuals with years of analytical security experience. Our expert analysis tool contains a knowledge body based on collective input from many areas including resource priority values, physical location, known or perceived threats, type of physical and electronic protection systems, reliability of guard force response, and quality of commercial power. Based on specific and individual factors and values, the user can conduct a detailed, automated vulnerability analysis of a facility, system, or operation using limited resources and experience. This tool can also be modified to add or change choices, factors, or values resulting in accurate and individually unique responses.