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The Basic CAPTool Guide 93
Step 5: Countermeasure Opportunities
Introduction
In Step 5, CAPTA combines data from the countermeasures database with options of counter-
measures. These countermeasures have been deemed appropriate and likely to assist in miti-
gating the consequence to the specific asset or asset class. The displayed set of countermeasures
is a subset of the entire countermeasures database, which contains a wide range of security,
design, and operational countermeasures. Countermeasures only display for the combinations
of assethazard/threatconsequence for which they are considered appropriate.
Purpose
The purpose of this step is to determine countermeasures capable of reducing risks as deter-
mined by the assessment in Step 4.
Definitions
Potentially Effective Countermeasures--Measures determined to have potential for mitigating
disruption or loss of life, property, or mission.
Assumptions
1. CAPTool displays all countermeasures considered appropriate for the hazards and threats
considered.
2. CAPTool uses a color code to indicate countermeasures considered to be highly or moder-
ately effective: orange (seen in print as shaded gray) for high effectiveness, yellow (seen in
print as shaded lighter gray) for medium effectiveness.
3. Countermeasures are identified without regard for costs.
4. CAPTA allows the user to select from a range of countermeasures and assign them to indi-
vidual assets/asset classes.
5. Costs are displayed on an asset-by-asset basis, or in Step 6.
User Inputs
The user selects the quantity of each of the displayed countermeasures for any of the assets or
asset classes for which it is shown as appropriate. CAPTool automatically displays the combina-
tions of assets and countermeasures together. This display is illustrated in Figure 11.
The user may choose the set of potential countermeasures based on the relevant hazards and
threats and the owner's assets of interest.
Because many countermeasures are widely applicable across a range of asset categories, hazards,
and threats, the user may wish to limit the number of countermeasures identified based on addi-
tional criteria that reflect the user's primary concerns, the availability of resources, preferences for
certain countermeasure strategies, and other considerations. Furthermore, some countermeasures
apply to multiple assets or asset classes and need not be selected for each asset or asset class.
After the initial choice of countermeasures for the arrayed assets and asset classes, the user may
select a specific asset and view the countermeasure choices for that asset as well as the cost of
those measures. The user can access asset-specific data and countermeasure options by clicking
the mouse on the specific asset listed across the top of the table and then clicking the "Analyze
Asset" button at the top of the page. This enables the user to compare all of the countermeasure
options and see their relative cost while assigning them to a particular asset.
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CAPTool User Guide
1 2 3 4 5 6 Basic CAPTool Filter
Analyze Asset
Countermeasures
1 1a 2 3 4 5a 5b 5c 5 6 Expanded CAPTool
Select Candidate Countermeasures Clear All
Instructions Countermeasure Next
The following is a list of countermeasure opportunities for each Quantities
critical asset -- yellow indicates medium effectiveness and orange
indicates high effectiveness. Color Key Medium
Effectiveness High Effectiveness
To analyze an asset more closely, click on the name of the asset
in row 15, and then click "Analyze Asset." A new sheet will pop up
that details the effectivness of the countermeasure against every Road Bridges Road Tunnels Transit/Rail Station
relevant threat and hazard. The sheet will also tell you how many
units of countermeasure you have selected so far for the asset,
All other aboveground
All other belowground
and the estimated cost.
Government Center
Park Street Station
Downtown Station
Downtown Tunnel
Blue River Bridge
Suburban Station
State Line Bridge
Memorial Tunnel
Veteran's Bridge
College Station
To add units of countermeasure, enter the desired number of units
Uptown Tunnel
Airport Station
Market Station
South Station
North Station
into any cell. Alternatively, the "Analyze Asset" sheet also has a
State Street
Bay Station
field for adding units of countermeasure.
When you are satisfied with your CM allocation, click "Continue."
Quantity of Named Asset 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 20 13
Lighting
Countermeasures
Physical Security
Barriers & Berms
Fences
CCTV
Intrusion Detection Devices
Physical Inspection of asset
ID Cards
Biometrics
Background Checks
Countermeasures
Metal Detectors
Access Control
Restricted Parking
Random Inspections
Visible Badges
Limited Access Points
Visitor Control & Escort
Locks
Explosive Detection
Establish Clear Zones
Visible Signs
Design/E
Seismic Retrofitting
Asset
Fire Detection & Supression
ngr
Encasement, Wrapping, Jacketing
Patrols
Countermeasures
WX/Seismic Information
Intelligence Networking
Operational
HAZMAT Mitigation
Security Awareness Training
Emergency Response Training
Emergency Evacuation Planning
Planned Redundancy (e.g., detours)
Public Information and Dissemination
Figure 11. Countermeasure selection.
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The Basic CAPTool Guide 95
Output
The product of this step is a list of potential countermeasures for each asset class or proper
name asset. The countermeasure opportunities are drawn from the countermeasures database
described in Part I based on their effectiveness in mitigating risks associated with the asset class,
threat or hazard, and consequence area. This set of countermeasures represents the range of pos-
sible countermeasures that should be considered when making capital budgeting decisions.
Countermeasures with orange (shaded darker gray in the printed guide) cells are judged most
effective against one or more of the hazards or threats associated with the asset or asset class;
countermeasures with yellow (shaded lighter gray in the printed guide) cells are judged at least
moderately effective in mitigating one or more of the identified hazards or threats associated with
the corresponding asset or asset class.
ATA Example
The ATA example is shown in Figure 12. The example screen is limited to road bridges and
road tunnels to ease presentation. This example focuses the countermeasure selection on the haz-
ards and threats deemed most appropriate for the road bridge and road tunnel assets. Fire was
chosen in an earlier step as a likely hazard, and fire protection and suppression are prominently
chosen countermeasures. The user has also chosen to fund more inspections of bridges and tun-
nels and to install lighting. The inspections and lighting add to both security and safety of the
bridges and tunnels, while the fire protection system enhances response capabilities.
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96 CAPTool User Guide
1 2 3 4 5 6 Basic CAPTool Analyze Asset Filter
Countermeasures
1 1a 2 3 4 5a 5b 5c 5 6 Expanded CAPTool
Select Candidate Countermeasures Clear All
Instructions Countermeasure Next
The following is a list of countermeasure opportunities for each Quantities
critical asset -- yellow indicates medium effectiveness and orange
indicates high effectiveness. Color Key Medium
Effectiveness High Effectiveness
To analyze an asset more closely, click on the name of the asset
in row 15, and then click "Analyze Asset." A new sheet will pop up
that details the effectivness of the countermeasure against every Road Bridges Road Tunnels
relevant threat and hazard. The sheet will also tell you how many
Post Road Bridge Tunnel
Woodbury Bridge Tunnel
units of countermeasure you have selected so far for the asset,
and the estimated cost.
Little River Bridge
McDonald Bridge
To add units of countermeasure, enter the desired number of units
Walker Tunnel
Fair St. Bridge
Broad Bridge
Shaw Bridge
into any cell. Alternatively, the "Analyze Asset" sheet also has a Peck Bridge
High Bridge
Downtown
field for adding units of countermeasure.
When you are satisfied with your CM allocation, click "Continue."
Quantity of Named Asset 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Lighting 2 2 22 2 2 22 2 2 2 2 2
Countermeasures
Physical Security
Barriers & Berms
Fences
CCTV
Intrusion Detection Devices
Physical Inspection of asset
ID Cards
Biometrics
Background Checks
Countermeasures
Metal Detectors
Access Control
Restricted Parking
Random Inspections 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Visible Badges
Limited Access Points
Visitor Control & Escort
Locks
Explosive Detection
Establish Clear Zones
Visible Signs
Design/E
Seismic Retrofitting
Asset
Fire Detection & Supression 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ngr
Encasement, Wrapping, Jacketing
Patrols
Countermeasures
WX/Seismic Information
Intelligence Networking
Operational
HAZMAT Mitigation
Security Awareness Training
Emergency Response Training
Emergency Evacuation Planning
Planned Redundancy (e.g., detours)
Public Information and Dissemination
Figure 12. ATA countermeasure selection example.
