Thesis: The transportation system is composed of independent subsystems that depend on each other to help identify vulnerabilities. Each system is evaluated individually and then collectively to identify vulnerable areas. Interoperability is disabled among modes of transportation when independent systems operate on private hardware and software platforms. Electronic communication and internet exposes interoperability to viruses and malicious acts by hackers and insider threats. Each mode of the transportation system must identify Sector Specific Plans (SSP) to protect both passenger and intermodal cargo carrier modes using the system based risk management (SBRM) approach.
Strengthening Surface Transportation Security Executive Order 13416, Strengthening Surface Transportation Security, the Transportation Systems Sector Specific Plan (SSP) covers modal annexes that define how each mode will reach sector’s goals using the System Based Risk Management (SBRM) approach. “In June 2006, as a requirement of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7), obligates each critical …show more content…
“For example, interdependencies were evident during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where damaged critical infrastructure (pipelines, levees, highways, etc.) disrupted commerce flows showed that key interdependencies and supply chain implications must be viewed from a systems-based perspective as opposed to single points or independent assets.” (Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Systems Plan, 2007, p.3). The HSC Implementation Plan utilizes guidelines established by the 2005 National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (NSPI) for responding to pandemic incidents within the transportation systems. Differences in dealing with transportation security threats for passenger verses freight transportation systems, or intermodal cargo
Strengthening Surface Transportation Security Executive Order 13416, Strengthening Surface Transportation Security, the Transportation Systems Sector Specific Plan (SSP) covers modal annexes that define how each mode will reach sector’s goals using the System Based Risk Management (SBRM) approach. “In June 2006, as a requirement of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7), obligates each critical …show more content…
“For example, interdependencies were evident during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where damaged critical infrastructure (pipelines, levees, highways, etc.) disrupted commerce flows showed that key interdependencies and supply chain implications must be viewed from a systems-based perspective as opposed to single points or independent assets.” (Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Systems Plan, 2007, p.3). The HSC Implementation Plan utilizes guidelines established by the 2005 National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (NSPI) for responding to pandemic incidents within the transportation systems. Differences in dealing with transportation security threats for passenger verses freight transportation systems, or intermodal cargo