Critical Infrastructure Risk & Vulnerability Assessments (CARVER) Training Course

Infrastructure Risk/Vulnerability Assessment
Taking CARVER to the next level

“Realistic, threat-based training is the critical factor in overcoming fear and confusion”
Taking CARVER to the next level
Includes a live assessment by the students

Pictured here are students and instructor from our October IED class held at a major New York County – Emergency Management Agency.

Now Avaliable

Student feedback from October 2011 training with DoJ and Coral Springs, Florida police department. “One of the best courses I have ever attended (and I have attended a lot of training!). Your instructor is an engaging and exceptional instructor/teacher. The type of instructor you always hope you’ll have in more complicated technical courses. Real world examples were right on target for facilitating/expediting our learning experience. Will definitely recommend this course to others.” – DOJ Participant. “Excellent class! The instructor was very knowledgeable about the course topic and presented the material in an interesting and practical manner. Videos and photographs highlighted key concepts of the assessment process. Thanks for a great class.” Jim Weber – Coral Springs Police Dept.
Course Dates	Training Course Location
- Jun 25-27, 2012	Embassy Suites (Crystal City), 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
- Oct 22-24, 2012	Embassy Suites (Crystal City), 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
- Jan 15-17, 2013	Embassy Suites (Crystal City), 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
- May 7-9, 2013	Embassy Suites (Crystal City), 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
- Aug 13-15, 2013	Embassy Suites (Crystal City), 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
- Nov 5-7, 2013	Embassy Suites (Crystal City), 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202

This course is available for On-Site Training. We will bring this course to your agency or company.
Contact Don Dickson, On-Site Training Manager at (301) 455-5633 or Don.Dickson@GovernmentTrainingInc.com

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Course Description

The CARVER Vulnerability Assessment course is designed for facility security, law enforcement, and emergency management professionals charged with planning for and implementing protective measures for personnel, facilities, and infrastructure. CARVER is an All-Threat – All-Hazards assessment tool.

This course provides the processes and tools for using CARVER, with emphasis on kinetic threats from small arms (active shooter) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED); students will learn to identify threats and vulnerabilities of all sorts and apply risk management processes for incident planning.

In particular, as our training is scenario based, students will become familiar with the global IED threat while working a domestic IED threat scenario from incoming lead to finished assessment. Then, using a pre-selected target and threat, students will conduct an actual on-scene preliminary security vulnerability assessment and develop and deliver a briefing of their SVA findings.

Students receive their own copies of the course briefing materials and CARVER tools for data collection and reporting.

Accreditations

Students will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion from Government Training Inc. – Center for Security Best Practices.

About this course - Critical Infrastructure Risk & Vulnerability Assessments

The Nation’s Critical Infrastructures face a myriad of physical and technical threats. Each of these threats, whether natural, man-made, accidental or intentional, carries a certain level of risk that could compromise national security, public safety, and/or the economy and facility owners’ bottom-line.

The first step in securing Critical Infrastructures is the performance of a full spectrum Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA). An RVA is an assessment of an organization’s critical assets and the consequence of their degradation, their vulnerability to exploitation, and the nature and likelihood of specific threats. The successful execution of an RVA requires highly skilled, knowledgeable, and trained personnel.

During the CARVER Methodology - Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment workshop, you will learn how to plan and conduct a vulnerability assessment using the CARVER (acronym) assessment tool. The workshop reviews the basic elements of planning, executing, and reporting an RVA and countermeasure development.

The Department of Defense uses CARVER as an offensive target analysis tool and it has become a very effective defensive tool for Critical Infrastructure Protection. The CARVER workshop includes a series of classroom lectures, practical exercises, and conduct of an actual vulnerability assessment of a government or private sector facility. This workshop, taught by a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment expert provides you with a proven methodology, the knowledge, and the training to conduct an assessment, and secure your assets.

Student Comments from our January & October CARVER training

Very knowledgeable on varied scenarios that could present themselves.
This course would be beneficial to any anti-terrorism instruction or force protection initiative.
Very worthwhile for all government sectors.
Instructor was excellent - based presentation on the experience of the students.
Handout materials were concise and focused to the course at hand.
Friendly, informative, and inclusive training. Thank you!
Our agency could use these lessons on risk management doctrine in which this instructor seems well versed.
P.S. The instructor got straight A’s in student evaluations.
Working with your company has been an overwhelmingly positive experience for us. People are still raving about the class, and we have had several inquiries from other counties about your company. Ernie and Kim were a great team, and super to work with. We are considering additional classes in the future. I am sure you will hear from us again.

Users of CARVER + Shock methodology tool include

The White House Homeland Security Council, Bio Security Team
The US Department of Agriculture
US Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)
Government of Mexico Food and Agriculture Officials
Privately owned Nuclear Power Plants
The Electrical Industry
Various Port and Airlift facilities
US NORTHERN COMMAND

What you will learn

How to plan, execute, and report a vulnerability assessment using CARVER
Application of the SHOCK methodology as an expansion of CARVER
How to analyze the results of an assessment
How to determine effective countermeasures
How to report findings
Traps to avoid
Most common errors and how to avoid them
Using the CARVER data for planning

*Please Note: Dress for this 4-day workshop is casual.

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
Guard services, law enforcement, corrections, or other types of security providers and consultants
Corporate Security, Physical Security or Risk Managers for Private Corporations with infrastructure protection needs, such as: financial institution campuses, transportation hubs, privately owned public utilities and coops, hospitals, or commercial shopping areas...
In essence, any security professional responsible for conducting and documenting physical or systemic security evaluations and audits.

Course agenda

Setting the Stage
Introduction to Risk and Vulnerability Assessments
History and Background of CARVER and SHOCK
Assessment Planning
Assessment Execution
CARVER Vulnerability Analysis Tool
Additional Vulnerability Analysis Tools to use with CARVER
Assessment Preparation
Most common planning mistakes and how to avoid them
Vulnerability Assessment of an actual Government or Private sector facility
Analyzing assessment results
Developing Countermeasures
Assessment Reporting
Templates and Checklists

Student Fee

This is a 3-day course

NOTE: Click here to obtain information on special pricing for this course.

Government: $1,699.00
Contractor: $1,899.00

How to register

Registrations are payable by Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover or Check.

FAX or Mail the completed form to:

Dave Dickson
Government Training Inc.
20842 Derrydale Square
Sterling, VA, 20165
FAX: 941-870-9651

Course Schedule

Registration begins at 8:00 am
Class begins at 8:30am
Class ends at 4:30pm
There are several 10-15 minute breaks throughout the day.
Lunch generally begins at 12:00pm and lasts approximately 1 hour

GTI Cancellation Policy

You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the course.

Cancellation requests must be sent in writing (email or fax) and will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee. No cancellations or transfers are accepted within 2 (two) weeks prior to the course start date or later.

PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee. In the rare occasion that a course is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.

We're sure you'll be satisfied with the content of our courses. If you're not, please tell us why in a brief letter and we will credit your investment towards another Government Training, Inc. course….You risk nothing!

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IMPORTANT: Open Enrollment Training Terms and Conditions

Airline Tickets: It is recommended that you do not make non-refundable airline reservations – There are sometime circumstances out of our control (weather, natural disaster, other emergency situations) that would cause us to postpone our scheduled course.

It is the responsibility of the registrant to check our website for any last minute changes that may have occurred concerning our training BEFORE departing for the class. Last minute changes are posted as soon as possible. – For more information or contact customer.service@GovernmentTrainingInc.com