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Understanding and Managing Risk in Security Systems for the DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (Abbreviated Version) (2011) / Chapter Skim
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... The committee's approach could help DOE to better understand a range of potentially unexpected vulnerabilities and attack scenarios. Historically, DOE has emphasized some security countermeasures over others in protecting nuclear weapons and SNM, potentially leading to opportunity costs and hidden 2 The committee restricted its focus to cyber security directly associated with the physical protection of nuclear weapons and materials.
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... A total systems approach incorporating all security countermeasures could also lead to better prioritization of which security risks and vulnerabilities will be mitigated.
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