Risk Assessment and Management
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®)
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Security Support Services for the Social Security AdministrationARA assisted the Social Security Administration (SSA) with subject matter expertise in physical and electronic security and risk management. more |
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Window Vulnerability Analysis for Federal BuildingsARA evaluates the response of window systems in buildings for design basis blast loads and works with clients to develop blast mitigation solutions. more |
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Computerized Event Simulation Modeling for Egress/Ingress using E-SimE-Sim is an agent-based simulator which models pedestrian dynamics with basic cognition. The software provides event-optimization diagnostics &... more |
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PathfinderPathfinder - ARA’s next generation route detection system is here and available now. more |
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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 |
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Defense Security CBRN Information SharingThe Defense Security CBRN Information Sharing effort is an initiative to improve CWMD interdiction and elimination and situational awareness. more |
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Maritime Expeditionary & Transit Security – Technology DemonstrationARA supports the PSEAG-sponsored Maritime Expeditionary and Transit Security – Concept Demonstration (METS-CD). more |
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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 |
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Security Assessments for NIH FacilitiesThe Facilities Services Project Management and Administration office of the University of Chicago engaged Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) to... more |
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NAVFAC Engineering Support for Capital Improvements Projects at USNAARA provides civil engineering support for NAVFAC’s capital improvements in-house design team around the USNA and Naval Support Activity Annapolis. more |
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USNORTHCOM Project SupportARA supports NORAD and USNORTHCOM J8 Science and Technology (S&T) with oversight of science, innovation and future capability initiatives in... more |
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HQ Army – Office of the Provost Marshal GeneralARA supports the Army’s Physical Security Branch of the Office of the Provost Marshal General. more |
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OSD Analytical Services GroupThe OSD Analytical Services Group supports the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs. more |
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Navy Analytical Support in DUSN(P) Security DirectorateThe Analytical Support team provides daily analytical support on-site in the DUSN(P) Security Directorate assisting the Naval Security Enterprise... more |
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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 |
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Disaster Management Plan Review for the Library of CongressARA assisted the Library of Congress with a review of its Disaster Management Plan and a comparison of the plan with similar organizations. more |
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Blast & Security Consulting for the Federal Aviation AdministrationARA has a rich history in supporting the FAA, spanning back protective design support following the terrorist downing of Pan Am Flight 103. more |
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Ballistics Research of Common Building MaterialsARA is researching the impact of ballistic threats on common building materials to understand and potentially mitigate injuries from active shooters. more |
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Disaster Management Planning for the Smithsonian InstitutionARA developed a disaster management program to support the Smithsonian Institution and its 400 facilities worldwide. more |
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Progressive Collapse Analysis for the General Services AdministrationThe US General Services Administration (GSA) developed a comprehensive program toward protecting visitors and personnel working in GSA facilities. A... more |
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GSA Technology Transfer WebsiteARA created a technology transfer website to help manage the U.S. General Services Administration’s Building Security Technology Program. more |
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Anti-terrorism and Force Protection DesignARA works closely with clients to develop resiliant, practical, and cost-effective designs to protect against terrorist attack and extreme events. more |
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TIC/TIM Assessments of U.S. Air Force BasesARA performed Toxic Industrial Chemical/Toxic Industrial Material assessments of 2 Air Force Bases in the Washington, DC area. more |
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Blast & Security Consulting for Airports & Port AuthoritiesARA has provided blast and security consulting services for airports and port facilities since the mid-1990s. more |
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Vehicle Barrier Analysis & DesignARA developed a custom operable barrier design for the U.S. Tax Court Building through finite element analysis and comparison with test data. more |
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Security Risk Assessments of USDA ARS FacilitiesARA performed security risk assessments of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facilities in Mid-South Region. more |
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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 |
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Electronic Security Design for the Washington Headquarters ServiceARA assisted the U.S. DoD Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) to oversee the electronic security design during construction of the Mark Center. more |
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Security Engineering Risk Assessment of IBM India FacilitiesARA performed a security engineering risk assessment of IBM facilities in Bangalore, India to evaluate and improve the campus security posture. more |
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Security Support Services for the Smithsonian InstitutionARA assisted the Smithsonian Institution Office of Protection Services with a wide variety of security services over the years. more |
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Security Risk Assessments of FAA Regional OfficesARA performed risk assessments of FAA Regional Offices using the Interagency Security Committee Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities. more |
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Security Risk Assessment of NMAAHC Prior to Design and ConstructionARA conducted a security risk assessment for the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). more |
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Security Risk Management Training for Office of Personnel ManagementARA trained OPM staff to perform a security risk assessment using an OPM customized risk assessment methodology and assessment tool developed by ARA. more |
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Hurricane Katrina Storm Surge and Wind Speed EstimatesARA was asked by the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to generate estimates of wind speeds, storm surge heights, and wave heights. more |
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Nation-wide Security ReviewARA performed a nation-wide security review of SSA facilities and operations. more |
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Air Force Global Strike Command’s (AFGSC) SupportARA supports Air Force Global Strike Command’s (AFGSC) requirements development for next-generation weapon system restoration and modernization and... more |
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EMPlannerThe objective of this project is to develop a customized software tool that organizes the City of Vicksburg's key stakeholder information,... more |
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A.T.-BlastA.T.-BLAST calculates blast loading parameters from an open-air hemispherical explosion based on distance from the device. The program allows the... more |
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3D Blast3D Blast provides quick calculation and visualization of the loads on different building shapes for an open-air explosion of a bare hemispherical... more |
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3D BLAST Annual Support RenewalThis purchase requires an existing installation of the 3DBLAST software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing... more |
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3D BLAST Annual License RenewalThis purchase requires an existing installation of the 3DBLAST software. If you do not have an existing installation of 3DBLAST , you may purchase... more |
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Dynamic Component Modeling Software (DCMS)Dynamic Component Modeling Software... more |
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DCMS Annual Support RenewalThis purchase requires an existing installation of the DCMS software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing installation... more |
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Wingard LEWINdow Glazing Analysis Response and Design (WINGARD) provides a simple and accurate analytical model of window response to the effects of an... more |
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WINGARD LE Annual Support RenewalThis purchase requires an existing installation of the WINGARD LE software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing... more |
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WINGARD LE Annual License RenewalThis purchase requires an existing installation of the WINGARD LE software. If you do not have an existing installation of WINGARD LE , you may... more |
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Wingard PEWINdow Glazing Analysis... more |
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WINGARD PE Annual Support RenewalThis purchase requires an existing installation of the WINGARD PE software and a renewal license purchase. If you do not have an existing... more |
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WINGARD PE Annual License RenewalThis purchase requires an... more |
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Tornado Missile Impact Analysis of Nuclear Power Plant StructuresHigh-fidelity computational models of high frequency missiles and critical structures were developed to assess power plant safety. more |
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Utility Cut Management ServicesARA’s methodology can be used to assist cities in implementing an effective utility cut management program, training staff, and helping eliminate... more |