The Vulnerability Assessment Resource Center is a Y-12 Work for Others program other government agencies and private companies use to review their current protection strategies for critical assets and infrastructure.
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Vulnerability assessment training

Vulnerability Assessment in U.S. Schools Workshop — This workshop covers the appropriate and effective use of security technologies in U.S. schools and the fundamentals of conducting a systematic vulnerability assessment to identify existing targets and threats. It provides the participant with an in-depth look at the technologies currently available, the nature of threats, assessment planning and preparation activities, threat characterization, and the steps followed in conducting a vulnerability assessment to develop a list of appropriate security upgrades based on targets and threats. During this course, participants develop a viable vulnerability assessment plan that will increase safety for students and school personnel. This workshop is provided in a 12‑hour instructional workshop or a 40‑hour instructional workshop which includes a practical vulnerability assessment conducted at a school.

[Image: Fundamentals of Vulnerability Assessment for Facilities

Fundamentals of Vulnerability Assessment for Facilities — The goal of this focused workshop is to cover the fundamentals of conducting a systematic vulnerability assessment. It provides the participant with an in depth look at the nature of the threat, assessment planning and preparation activities, threat characterization, and the steps used to conduct a vulnerability assessment using the Vulnerability of Integrated Security Analysis (VISA) methodology to develop a list of recommended security upgrades. This course leads workshop participants through a step-by-step process that result in developing a framework for a facility-specific vulnerability assessment plan. Instructor-led training is the primary facilitation method.

First responder training

International Union of Operating Engineers — The Vulnerability Resource Assessment Center (VARC) has a Memorandum of Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, a national hazardous materials training program and experts in first response.

Paul L. Errico Associates — VARC has a working relationship with Paul Errico Associates to provide comprehensive emergency management and disaster mitigation training.