Nuclear Security Threat Assessment Methodology for Material Under and Out of Regulatory Control

Focus areas

• Step-by-step methodology for conducting a national nuclear security threat assessment
• Risk informed approach for conducting threat and risk assessment
• Development, use and maintenance of the design basis threat
• Identification and assessment of threats, targets and potential consequences
• Selection, design and implementation of nuclear security measures

Training methods

• Lecture/presentation
• Group discussion, oral questioning
• Practical exercises and demonstrations using physical protection and radiation detection equipment

Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used

• Central alarm station demonstration room
• Physical protection demonstration room
• Detection and response laboratory

Target audience

Staff from the operating organizations, regulatory bodies, other competent authorities or organizations responsible for design, development and implementation of nuclear security systems and measures for material under and out of regulatory control.

Prerequisites

Completion of the following IAEA e-learning modules is required:

• Introduction to the International Legal Framework for Nuclear Security
• Overview of Nuclear Security Threats and Risks
• Nuclear Security Threats and Risks: Cyber Threats
• Nuclear Security Threats and Risks: Material out of Regulatory Control
• Nuclear Security Threats and Risks: Material and Facilitie

Duration

5 days