Effectiveness of Transportation Security Approaches

Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted a study to provide a qualitative evaluation of the effectiveness of the transportation security approaches that are currently used in the radiological transport industry. The basis of the assessment was to evaluate detection, assessment, delay, and response capabilities associated with radiological transport conveyances and subsequently evaluate security effectiveness. The study used a predetermined adversary team that included colluding insiders. Based on the results of the baseline assessment, an upgraded case will be presented by adding prudent cost-effective measures that will address the identified vulnerabilities or weaknesses. The upgrades are an assortment of administrative and physical controls designed to work in conjunction with one another to achieve a high system effectiveness. The upgraded strategies will include regulatory and procedural recommendations, physical protection measures, enhanced response, training, cyber enhancements, and other related strategies to improve transport security.