Title: Port Security Risk Assessment Tool (PSRAT) Author:Tony Regalbuto Chief, Office of International & Domestic Port Security Assessments United States Coast Guard Economy: USA

2 Port Security Risk Assessment Tool (PSRAT): Relative risk ranking tool that enables users to assess infrastructure geographically. How does PSRAT work?  PSRAT converts subjective evaluations into quantitative risk values.  Uses the equation: Risk = Threat x Consequence x Vulnerability  Threats, Consequences, and Vulnerabilities are assessed for specific attack scenarios.

3 The tool is a Microsoft Access 2000 based application. Input screens are used to capture data needed for analysis. All data is stored in the Access database.

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5 PSRAT as a risk management tool can help:  Identify critical infrastructure  Estimate the effectiveness of countermeasures  Define risk management strategies  Allocate resources

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