Homeland Security Outlook and Telemus Present:

Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment:

CARVER Methodology

September 21-23, 2010

About This Training Workshop:

At the CARVER Methodology – Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment training course you will become proficient in the use of the CARVER methodology to assist you in the analysis and examination of the interrelationships between assets, threats, vulnerabilities and countermeasures that protect a facility. CARVER is a unique analytical tool because it facilitates both a qualitative and a quantitative assessment of a facility's vulnerabilities based on offensive and defensive methodologies. Using a combination of classroom and field exercises, you will learn and apply the principles of this methodology.

During the CARVER Methodology – Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment training course you will conduct an actual vulnerability assessment at a government or private sector facility. This workshop, taught by leading counter-terrorism and security experts, provides you with a methodical and practical approach to identify assets most attractive to attack by an adversary based upon key factors:

• Criticality – Single points of failure, Degree of importance to the system operation
• Accessibility – Ease of access to critical assets
• Recoverability – The time and effort to recover system operation after an adverse event
• Vulnerability – Level of exposure to attack based on adversary capability
• Effect – Scope and magnitude of adverse consequences that would result from malicious actions and responses to them
• Recognizability – Likelihood that potential adversaries would recognize that an asset was critical

What You Will Learn:

• How to employ the principles of the CARVER methodology to conduct a vulnerability assessment of your – or your client's - facility or an asset of that facility
• How to use the results of the assessment to formulate and prioritize risk reduction recommendations
• How to prepare a Vulnerability Assessment report

Who Should Attend:

• Federal, state and local security and operations managers
• U.S. civil agencies, government building/facilities managers, and companies with critical infrastructure to be protected
• Anyone involved in guard protection services, law enforcement, corrections or other types of security providers and consultants
• Any professional responsible for conducting and documenting security evaluations and audits

What Previous Attendees Said About This Course:

"This course brings all walks of security together, it provides a wealth of experience to bear on how this methodology can be applied. The field work was eye opening." Robert Hargesheimer, US Navy, Site Installation Manager

"Loved the interaction of students and instructor. Varied attendees gave many points of view and shared experiences." Henry Britt, The Response Group

"Valuable class. Provided a good mix of backgrounds and experience and presented material in a manner that was great for novices and pros alike." J. Phil Harmon, Washington Group International, Manager, Red Team Operations

"Excellent course for developing a fundamental understanding of the Carver - Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Process." Kevin Nowak, U.S. Department of Energy, Security Specialist

"Great course! Exceeds expectations and professional requirements. The training will have a positive and dynamic impact on the scope and depth of information processing." Mark. K Gerwig, NSWC Crane, EOD Project Specialist

"Worth every penny! There are no other courses available that teach the fundamentals of doing a TA and VA." Tracy DeWitt, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Adjunct Faculty

Click Here to See Past Attendees

Training Course Agenda:

Course hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, daily.

Section 1: TAVA Introduction and Course Objectives
• Discuss the tools and knowledge necessary to conduct a Vulnerability Assessment, Definitions and other assessment methodologies

Section 2: CARVER Methodology
• Learn how CARVER originated and why has it evolved into a leading VA methodology
• Discuss the difference between Vulnerability Assessment and Target Analysis. Using the CARVER matrix to establish probability of attack (Pa)

Section 3: Target Analysis (TA)
• Define a target through the offensive analysis of a system, sub-system, complex, and asset

Section 4: Threat Assessments
• What is a Threat Assessment and how does it affect the Vulnerability Assessment
• Develop a Threat Assessment and the Threat Spectrum

Section 5: Design Basis Threat & Adversary Scenario
• Define the characteristics and capabilities of an internal or external threat
• Suicide Bomber MO and Threat Scenarios

Section 6: Vulnerability Assessment Process
• Understand the VA Philosophy, Benefit/Value & Complexity
• Phases & Steps

       a. Planning
       b. Data Collection
       c. Assessment
       d. Analysis and Recommendations

Section 7: Security System Effectiveness
• Understand the relationships of Deter, Detect, Delay, Respond and Mitigate
• Perimeter Security Assessment
• Building and Asset Security Assessment

Section 8: Vulnerability Assessment Practical Exercises
• Classroom – Threat Assessment, Threat Spectrum, Target Attractiveness & Asset Prioritization
• Live Field Exercise

About Your Instructors:

Leo E. Labaj – Vice President, Infrastructure Protection Services

Mr. Labaj has over 30 years of government and commercial experience in directing and supporting operational, technical and research efforts involving vulnerability assessments, security planning, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, counter-insurgency, weapons proliferation, weapons of mass destruction, arms and contraband interdiction, special operations, explosives and hazardous materials disposal.

He has managed security related research and development programs and applied science projects for the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Intelligence Community, and federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Mr. Labaj performed numerous vulnerability assessments for a multitude of high risk facilities. Mr. Labaj also served as a member of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Airport Security and Vulnerability Assessment, and implemented and managed the FAA’s National Safe Skies Security Screening Test Bed at McGhee-Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee. During the 1996 Olympics, Mr. Labaj provided security consulting support to the Atlanta Police Department.

He served as a member of the Nuclear Emergency Search Team (NEST) Access Working Group and has participated in a number of professional and technical organizations, including the American Defense Preparedness Association, the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, and the Joint Service Small Arms Program. Mr. Labaj is the recipient of the R&D 100 Award for access control technologies and numerous other awards. Mr. Labaj is certified in numerous Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies such as; RAM-W, RAM-C, CARVER, American Institute of Chemical Engineers-SVA and Asvaco Multi-Hazard Assessment Software.

Leo West - EOD and Counterterrorism Specialist

Mr. West is retired from the FBI after serving as a Supervisory Special Agent with over 26 years of extensive experience directing and conducting counterterrorism and criminal investigations as a manager and investigator. He also served as an expert Forensics Examiner in the field of explosives and bombing matters for the FBI Laboratory. From 1987 through 2004, he specialized in counterterrorism investigations, and in particular, terrorist bombing cases. 

Mr. West was the initial Program Manager in the development of the multi-agency Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC), and was the Senior Supervisor in charge of all FBI Laboratory activities in the 9/11 investigation. He has led forensic and crime scene investigative teams at domestic and foreign bombing incidents including those at the World Trade Center, Oklahoma City, Khobar Towers, TWA 800, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, the USS Cole, the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, the French oil tanker LIMBURG, as well as suicide bombings in Casablanca and Istanbul.

Mr. West has organized and instructed at numerous training courses in bombing and counterterrorism matters to many foreign and domestic police agencies, military and critical infrastructure security forces, and he is an advisor to the National Institute of Justice Technical Working Group on Bombing Investigations. Mr. West holds graduate degrees in both Forensic Science and Public Administration, and attended the Hazardous Devices School, the Naval EOD School, and received numerous explosives, CBRN, arson, tactical and terrorism-related training courses in the U.S. and abroad. He is a certified Bomb Technician, a recognized Court Expert in explosives and hazardous devices, a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and a CARVER certified instructor.

Registration Options:

 CARVER Methodology – Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessments

18 Seats

• Industry - $1995
• Government -  $1895

• Dress for this 3-day course is casual
• To maximize the training experience, attendees are asked to bring a laptop computer, pre-loaded with MS Excel
• A digital camera is also of value when conducting the live exercise

Cancellation Policy: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the event. No cancellations or transfers are accepted within 2 weeks prior to the event start date or later. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee. In the rare occasion that the event is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.

*Registration fee includes: refreshments each day and a working lunch on the last day. Extensive course materials are provided including a CD which contains spreadsheets, matrices and documents relating to security and vulnerability assessments. This take-away tool is valued at more than $1,000! Upon conclusion of the training course, a Telemus Solutions "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees.

Payment Options:

• Online with credit card using our online Registration Form.
• By Phone by Calling Telemus Training Customer Service at Phone - 703.893.0550, Fax: 703-893-3696
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Location/Hotels:

Training will take place at the Telemus Facility.

7600 Leesburg Pike, West Building, Suite 400
Falls Church, VA 22043
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