The Performance Assessments
The measuring of effectiveness or efficacy of security initiatives within vast administration jurisdictions presents some challenges for the resource managers. In a situation where resources are constrained, the program’s efficiency should be evaluated based on risk – reduction activities. It is not an easy task to have reliable risk – reduction metrics that are highly reliable (Rodrigue, 2016). Even if the metric is reliable in one mode, it might not be reliable when compared with another model, which is not feasible. To rectify the situation, transportation security associates are supposed to consider performance, which is the outcome-based that measures program development progressively. The progressive development should then used to apply the methodologies used in the assessment, which would then lead to informed decisions.
The Resilience and recovery of System
The terrorist attacks that involve transportation systems and assets are considered to have long – term effects on commerce, travel, and response efforts. The recovery of these transportation services due to an attack is usually dependent on the system’s resilience and the infrastructure of integrity (Rodrigue, 2016). It is also noted that the gushing effects of the attack which disrupts transportation affect both local and regional communities. Therefore, a need for national preparedness should be highly considered and integrated well with jurisdictional elements of resilient activities.
Goals of Managing Transportation Risks from terrorist Attacks
Physical security – It is an aspect that includes taking protective actions during the construction of assets. These assets include barriers, alarms, video surveillance, and access control (Snow & Cull, 2020). They are developed to close the gap identified by assessment of risk that considers vulnerability, threat, and outcome.
The weapon Detection Program is a program designed to avert weapon introductions within the transportation system, whether in cargo or person. Advanced technology is necessary for aviation, maritime, and surface transportation to detect weapons. A perfect program is Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA), which ensures public transport centers are under control.
Cybersecurity – The type of cybersecurity threats various within different transportation model. For commercial purposes, actors use available tools to hack the business networks and compromise with transportation operations safety (Snow & Cull, 2020). It is a strategy that encourages the owners together with operators to assess the risk of cyber systems, and with collaboration, they develop defensive measures.
Prevention of travel of Terrorists – The prevention of travel of terrorists is a top priority when it comes to the secure transportation sector. In this strategic approach, the prevention of moving terrorists depends mostly on the security, intelligence, and enforcement of laws in communities (Snow & Cull, 2020). The three dockets are supposed to work together to identify and deter terrorist travel. It is an aspect which emphasizes on the screening as well as vetting the countermeasures.