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From page 19... ... 15 o Executive Order 13636: Improving Critical Infrastructure Security that promotes and incentivizes the adoption of cybersecurity practices. o Presidential Policy Directive – 21: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, which replaced Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 7, that recommends developing capability that addresses both physical and cyber aspects. Read the entire page →
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From page 21... ... 17 Usability Enhancements that improve ease of use of CAPTool by intended users. IMPROVEMENT OR ENHANCEMENT DESCRIPTION PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS RATIONALE UPDATE/IMPROVE USER INTERFACE 1 Model Update Modernization update that would improve user interface UPDATE COST INFORMATION 1 Model Update Information update that increases user value ADD MORE DESCRIPTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION 1 Model Update Information update and performance Improvement that increases user value "OPEN" TOOL TO ALLOW MORE USER CUSTOMIZATION 1 Model Update Increase flexibility to accommodate local parameters UPDATE HAZARDS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL HAZARDS 1 Model Update Information update that increases user value UPDATE CAPTOOL TO BETTER ADDRESS EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS 1 Model Update Information update that increases user value UPDATE COUNTERMEASURES TO ADDRESS ALL HAZARDS & RESILIENCY 1 Model Update Information update that increases user value HARDEN CAPTOOL TO REDUCE SOFTWARE FAILURES & ERRORS 1 Model Update Performance Improvement ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH RECENT GUIDANCE 1 Documentation Information update that increases user value Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... 18 Outreach Informational material and supporting approaches to create awareness and increased usage of CAPTA and CAPTool. IMPROVEMENT OR ENHANCEMENT DESCRIPTION PRIORITY OPTIONS RATIONALE CREATE "HOW TO INCORPORATE INTO AGENCY" PROCESS CHART 1 Documentation Provides clarity of relationship of CAPTA to other existing DOT risk management processes PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF USE (USE CASES) & CASE STUDIES 1 Documentation Provides clarity of benefits of use of CAPTool through examples and case studies DEVELOP OUTREACH STRATEGY 1 Documentation Increased usage of CAPTA through identification of target organizations and effective approaches for outreach OUTREACH MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT 2 Documentation Increased usage of CAPTA creation of supporting materials (PPT, webinar, brochure) Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... 19 An outreach strategy would publicize the results of this research project and detail the project team's recommended approaches on how to best inform potential users of the updated CAPTA/CAPTool including a variety of documents and other informational products that are useful in educating and assisting the targeted user communities in adopting the revised and updated model. Based on the research conducted as part of Tasks 1 & 2, the research team identified the following stakeholders and organizations as having the potential to support implementation of the CAPTA outreach strategy:  DOT planning staff and engineers in Planning, Traffic Operations, Statewide Planning, and Systems Planning  Planning organizations such as Council of Governments, MPOs, and the American Planning Association (APA)  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... 20 Accessibility Improvements that increase the availability of CAPTA/CAPTool. IMPROVEMENT OR ENHANCEMENT DESCRIPTION PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS RATIONALE ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH CURRENT AND RECENT OPERATING SYSTEMS AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE 1 Model Update Modernization, performance, and reliability improvement UPDATE INTERNAL RULES USED TO TEST ASSET VALUES AGAINST CONSEQUENCE THRESHOLDS 2 Model Update Performance Improvement DEVELOP HELP FILE/FAQS TO INCORPORATE INTO TOOL 1 Documentation Modernization update and performance improvement Model Update Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... 21 Enhancements to CAPTA and CAPTool During the project Implementation Phase, the research team completed the following subtasks:  Implemented the high priority enhancements to CAPTA and CAPTool that could be achieved within available resources including additions/modifications to the methodology;  Investigated, analyzed and integrated new data sources such as updated costing information, additional countermeasures and additional hazards;  Made improvements in ease of use or usability including improvements in the user interface and the development of new documentation and Help file. The following revisions or modifications were made to the CAPTool MSExcel™ spreadsheet model. 1. Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... Figure 3: CAPTool Overview 22 and Table of Content Screenshot Read the entire page →
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From page 30... ... 26 5. IMPROVE ERROR NOTIFICATIONS Error notification capabilities within the original CAPTool spreadsheet model have been expanded. The research team added informative, and updated, error messages throughout the CAPTool, especially where there is restricted data input. Examples of the added or amended error messages include:  Must enter either 'Y', 'N', or use the drop‐down menu.  You must enter an "X" or use the drop‐down list in this field, or leave it blank.  You must enter a whole number between 0 and 100,000,000 or use the controls to the right in order to change values. 6. Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... 27 Table 1: CAPTool Countermeasure Costs, Sources and Guidance Measure Original Estimate Per‐Unit Cost (x1000) Updated Per‐Unit Cost (x1000) Read the entire page →
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... 15 o Executive Order 13636: Improving Critical Infrastructure Security that promotes and incentivizes the adoption of cybersecurity practices. o Presidential Policy Directive – 21: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, which replaced Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 7, that recommends developing capability that addresses both physical and cyber aspects.