MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The chemical industry is essential to the nation’s economy and security, but is constantly at risk from accidents, theft and terrorism. To help the industry identify and address these risks and vulnerabilities, Alion Science and Technology announced the release of its CounterMeasures® Chemical Assessment Tool™ (CCAT). Based on technology developed for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), CCAT provides a standardized, easy-to-implement approach for conducting security assessments.
With CCAT, users can easily assess both hard assets (hardware, vehicles, etc.) and chemical assets. An all-hazards approach and a database of best practices ensure that assessments effectively model risk and vulnerability levels. CCAT can perform enterprise-wide analysis; its automated reporting tools help users quickly and efficiently determine organizational risk.
CounterMeasures was the engine behind DHS’ Voluntary Chemical Assessment Tool (VCAT), which was also endorsed by the American Chemistry Council. DHS recently chose to transition VCAT to a fully commercial program operated by Alion.
“The risks facing the chemical industry daily can range anywhere from minor accidents to large-scale incidents, including terrorist threats, and these hazards can impact people and the environment along with the economy,” explained Terri Spoonhour, Alion Senior Vice President and manager of the Distributed Simulations Group. “The ability to identify vulnerabilities and model and quantify the level of risk can assist the industry in minimizing these risks, helping them safeguard vital assets throughout the supply chain.”
CCAT solutions are customized to each enterprise’s environment. For details, contact the CounterMeasures Risk Management Team at risk_mgt@alionscience.com or call 800.754.4204.
About CounterMeasures®
CounterMeasures is a proven risk analysis solution that has been applied to address a wide range of risk disciplines, including physical security, operations security, critical infrastructure, information security, port security, anti-terrorism force protection, and school security. CounterMeasures Risk Analysis software is a scalable, web-based program delivered as a pay-as-you-go web-service. Combined with our expert customization and on-site assessment services as well as our responsive support, you can quickly assess and analyze your environment to truly understand the risks and trade-offs of your security program. With CounterMeasures, you can reduce risk, protect vital assets and ensure your enterprise is positioned for success. For details, visit www.countermeasures.com.
About Alion Science and Technology
Alion Science and Technology delivers advanced engineering, IT and operational solutions to strengthen national security and drive business results. For customers in defense, civilian government and commercial industries, Alion’s engineered solutions support smarter decision-making and enhanced readiness in rapidly changing environments. Building on over 75 years of innovation, Alion turns obstacles into opportunities to help customers achieve their missions. For more information, visit www.alionscience.com.
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