GSS applies internationally recognized best practices to conduct Vital Area and Target Set Identification for high-consequence facilities.
The process begins with development of a structured sabotage logic model to evaluate potential sequences that could lead to significant core damage. Targets are assessed based on the Design Basis Threat (DBT) and adversary capabilities.
From this analysis, an Area Logic Model is developed to identify site locations where target functions or mitigating systems could be disabled. These locations are evaluated as candidate Vital Areas and assessed for adequacy and the preventability of core damage.
Each candidate Vital Area is rigorously reviewed to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and site-specific risk profiles.
Comprehensive assessment of
potential intrusion routes and
vulnerabilities
Detailed evaluation of response
times and adversary progression
scenarios
Assessment of minimum personnel
requirements for effective
security
response according
to the DBT.
Development and implementation
of
comprehensive response strategies
based on DBT explosive capabilities
and other capabilities
Validation of barrier effectiveness
against explosive threats according
to DBT capabilities
Development and implementation of
realistic security exercise scenarios
as it relates to DBT capabilities
Comprehensive assessment of
potential intrusion routes and
vulnerabilities
Detailed evaluation of response
times and adversary progression
scenarios
Assessment of minimum personnel
requirements for effective
security
response according
to the DBT.
Development and implementation
of
comprehensive response strategies
based on DBT explosive capabilities
and other capabilities
Validation of barrier effectiveness
against explosive threats according
to DBT capabilities
Development and implementation of
realistic security exercise scenarios
as it relates to DBT capabilities
