Risk Assessment and Management

Security Support Services for the Social Security Administration

ARA assisted the Social Security Administration (SSA) with subject matter expertise in physical and electronic security and risk management. more

Window Vulnerability Analysis for Federal Buildings

ARA evaluates the response of window systems in buildings for design basis blast loads and works with clients to develop blast mitigation solutions. more

Computerized Event Simulation Modeling for Egress/Ingress using E-Sim

E-Sim is an agent-based simulator which models pedestrian dynamics with basic cognition. The software provides event-optimization diagnostics &... more

Pathfinder

Pathfinder - ARA’s next generation route detection system is here and available now. more

Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO)

VAPO is used to assess the vulnerability of a site by predicting explosive environments, structural damage, and human injury due to a terrorist... more

Defense Security CBRN Information Sharing

The Defense Security CBRN Information Sharing effort is an initiative to improve CWMD interdiction and elimination and situational awareness. more

Maritime Expeditionary and Transit Security Seal

Maritime Expeditionary & Transit Security – Technology Demonstration

ARA supports the PSEAG-sponsored Maritime Expeditionary and Transit Security – Concept Demonstration (METS-CD). more

Defense Security Enterprise Architecture (DSEA)

The DSEA seeks to share security information across all security mission and functional areas to improve situational awareness and mitigate threats. more

Security Assessments for NIH Facilities

The Facilities Services Project Management and Administration office of the University of Chicago engaged Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) to... more

ARA provides comprehensive risk assessment services and tools to maximize physical and electronic security, within the government and private industry.

In addition to assessment, ARA works with organizations to develop thorough disaster management plans that ensure preparedness, effective response, and long-term and short-term recovery phases. We provide plans for Emergency Operations Centers that address emergency communications and identify the resources needed for all potential threats, including natural, technological, and man-made hazards.

ARA professionals are experienced in providing the best value systems and solutions, from loss estimation assessments using state-of-the-art probabilistic analysis methods to security installation around facility perimeters.

Our risk assessment and management services include:

Threat and vulnerability assessment
Probabilistic risk assessment and design opt.
Electronic security
Physical security
Infrastructure and facility protection
Security engineering and applied science research
All hazard mitigation
Security products (VAPO, WINGARD, AT-Assessor, HurLoss®)

	Security Support Services for the Social Security Administration ARA assisted the Social Security Administration (SSA) with subject matter expertise in physical and electronic security and risk management. more
	Window Vulnerability Analysis for Federal Buildings ARA evaluates the response of window systems in buildings for design basis blast loads and works with clients to develop blast mitigation solutions. more
	Computerized Event Simulation Modeling for Egress/Ingress using E-Sim E-Sim is an agent-based simulator which models pedestrian dynamics with basic cognition. The software provides event-optimization diagnostics &... more
	Pathfinder Pathfinder - ARA’s next generation route detection system is here and available now. more
	Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO) VAPO is used to assess the vulnerability of a site by predicting explosive environments, structural damage, and human injury due to a terrorist... more
	Defense Security CBRN Information Sharing The Defense Security CBRN Information Sharing effort is an initiative to improve CWMD interdiction and elimination and situational awareness. more
	Maritime Expeditionary & Transit Security – Technology Demonstration ARA supports the PSEAG-sponsored Maritime Expeditionary and Transit Security – Concept Demonstration (METS-CD). more
	Defense Security Enterprise Architecture (DSEA) The DSEA seeks to share security information across all security mission and functional areas to improve situational awareness and mitigate threats. more
	Security Assessments for NIH Facilities The Facilities Services Project Management and Administration office of the University of Chicago engaged Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) to... more
	Defense Installation Access Control (DIAC) Working Group Support ARA supports the PSEAG-sponsored DIAC Working Group access control effort to improve physical security through enhanced access control more
	NAVFAC Engineering Support for Capital Improvements Projects at USNA ARA provides civil engineering support for NAVFAC’s capital improvements in-house design team around the USNA and Naval Support Activity Annapolis. more
	USNORTHCOM Project Support ARA supports NORAD and USNORTHCOM J8 Science and Technology (S&T) with oversight of science, innovation and future capability initiatives in... more
	HQ Army – Office of the Provost Marshal General ARA supports the Army’s Physical Security Branch of the Office of the Provost Marshal General. more
	OSD Analytical Services Group The OSD Analytical Services Group supports the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs. more
	Navy Analytical Support in DUSN(P) Security Directorate The Analytical Support team provides daily analytical support on-site in the DUSN(P) Security Directorate assisting the Naval Security Enterprise... more
	National Institute of Building Sciences & FEMA: HAZUS (Hazards-US) ARA has worked with FEMA and the National Institute of Building Sciences since 1998 to develop the HAZUS hurricane wind loss estimation model. more
	Disaster Management Plan Review for the Library of Congress ARA assisted the Library of Congress with a review of its Disaster Management Plan and a comparison of the plan with similar organizations. more
	Blast & Security Consulting for the Federal Aviation Administration ARA has a rich history in supporting the FAA, spanning back protective design support following the terrorist downing of Pan Am Flight 103. more
	Ballistics Research of Common Building Materials ARA is researching the impact of ballistic threats on common building materials to understand and potentially mitigate injuries from active shooters. more
	Disaster Management Planning for the Smithsonian Institution ARA developed a disaster management program to support the Smithsonian Institution and its 400 facilities worldwide. more
	Progressive Collapse Analysis for the General Services Administration The US General Services Administration (GSA) developed a comprehensive program toward protecting visitors and personnel working in GSA facilities. A... more
	GSA Technology Transfer Website ARA created a technology transfer website to help manage the U.S. General Services Administration’s Building Security Technology Program. more
	Anti-terrorism and Force Protection Design ARA works closely with clients to develop resiliant, practical, and cost-effective designs to protect against terrorist attack and extreme events. more
	TIC/TIM Assessments of U.S. Air Force Bases ARA performed Toxic Industrial Chemical/Toxic Industrial Material assessments of 2 Air Force Bases in the Washington, DC area. more
	Blast & Security Consulting for Airports & Port Authorities ARA has provided blast and security consulting services for airports and port facilities since the mid-1990s. more
	Vehicle Barrier Analysis & Design ARA developed a custom operable barrier design for the U.S. Tax Court Building through finite element analysis and comparison with test data. more
	Security Risk Assessments of USDA ARS Facilities ARA performed security risk assessments of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facilities in Mid-South Region. more
	Disaster Management Training for the Smithsonian Institution (SI) ARA trained SI staff to develop disaster management plans for SI facilities using a customized disaster management tool (DM-Planner) developed by ARA. more
	Electronic Security Design for the Washington Headquarters Service ARA assisted the U.S. DoD Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) to oversee the electronic security design during construction of the Mark Center. more
	Security Engineering Risk Assessment of IBM India Facilities ARA performed a security engineering risk assessment of IBM facilities in Bangalore, India to evaluate and improve the campus security posture. more
	Security Support Services for the Smithsonian Institution ARA assisted the Smithsonian Institution Office of Protection Services with a wide variety of security services over the years. more
	Security Risk Assessments of FAA Regional Offices ARA performed risk assessments of FAA Regional Offices using the Interagency Security Committee Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities. more
	Security Risk Assessment of NMAAHC Prior to Design and Construction ARA conducted a security risk assessment for the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). more
	Security Risk Management Training for Office of Personnel Management ARA trained OPM staff to perform a security risk assessment using an OPM customized risk assessment methodology and assessment tool developed by ARA. more
	Hurricane Katrina Storm Surge and Wind Speed Estimates ARA was asked by the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to generate estimates of wind speeds, storm surge heights, and wave heights. more
	Sense and Report Vehicle Anti-Tamper (SERVANT) Systems ARA was contracted to capture an overarching methodology and provide Cognitive Task Analysis training to ensure the monitoring and safety for VIP... more
	Social Security Administration (SSA) Nation-wide Security Review ARA performed a nation-wide security review of SSA facilities and operations. more
	Air Force Global Strike Command’s (AFGSC) Support ARA supports Air Force Global Strike Command’s (AFGSC) requirements development for next-generation weapon system restoration and modernization and... more
	EMPlanner The objective of this project is to develop a customized software tool that organizes the City of Vicksburg's key stakeholder information,... more
	A.T.-Blast A.T.-BLAST calculates blast loading parameters from an open-air hemispherical explosion based on distance from the device. The program allows the... more
	3D Blast 3D Blast provides quick calculation and visualization of the loads on different building shapes for an open-air explosion of a bare hemispherical... more
	3D BLAST Annual Support Renewal This purchase requires an existing installation of the 3DBLAST software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing... more
	3D BLAST Annual License Renewal This purchase requires an existing installation of the 3DBLAST software. If you do not have an existing installation of 3DBLAST , you may purchase... more
	Dynamic Component Modeling Software (DCMS) Dynamic Component Modeling Software ( DCMS ) assists engineers in the analysis and design of building structures (walls, roofs, frames, window... more
	DCMS Annual Support Renewal This purchase requires an existing installation of the DCMS software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing installation... more
	Wingard LE WINdow Glazing Analysis Response and Design (WINGARD) provides a simple and accurate analytical model of window response to the effects of an... more
	WINGARD LE Annual Support Renewal This purchase requires an existing installation of the WINGARD LE software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing... more
	WINGARD LE Annual License Renewal This purchase requires an existing installation of the WINGARD LE software. If you do not have an existing installation of WINGARD LE , you may... more
	Wingard PE WINdow Glazing Analysis Response and Design ( WINGARD ) provides an accurate analytical model of window response to the effects of an explosion.... more
	WINGARD PE Annual Support Renewal This purchase requires an existing installation of the WINGARD PE software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing... more
	WINGARD PE Annual License Renewal This purchase requires an existing installation of the WINGARD PE software. If you do not have an existing installation of WINGARD PE , you may... more
	Tornado Missile Impact Analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Structures High-fidelity computational models of high frequency missiles and critical structures were developed to assess power plant safety. more