Security

» The Need is Clear
Transportation, particularly public transportation, has long been identified as at an elevated risk for terrorism incidents, but the risks – and the mitigating solutions – are spread across the entirety of the transportation economy, everywhere that transportation in all its forms touches. Both government and private sector entities demonstrate a new sense of urgency related to security projects and seek to address the abiding security challenge: human safety, business continuity, the financial impact of terror, and impacts on public confidence. Our solutions bring resolution to the four most common motivations in the public and private sector: risk mitigation in the face of a recognized threat, regulatory compliance and the risk of penalties, liability and tort exposure in the event of an incident, and public expectation. Our expert solutions include risk consulting, security design and value engineering, training, drills and exercises, and security program management. TranSystems has become a global leader in effective and cost-efficient risk mitigation.

» Security Vulnerability Assessments
The Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) is one of the most critical components in any complete security strategy. An SVA is performed for two distinct reasons: 1) to identify potential risk exposures and 2), to validate existing security measures and strategies. In order to comprehensively identify potential exposures, an SVA requires talented, multi-disciplined security professionals who are trained and experienced not only in the application of specialized methodologies and software, but the industry itself. Since few organizations have the available resources necessary to perform a comprehensive vulnerability assessment in-house, most find themselves turning to a Managed Security Services (MSS) provider to perform an objective SVA. TranSystems is poised to fill the trusted MSS role, having completed scores of comprehensive vulnerability assessments to satisfied utility, energy, and transportation customers.

» Maritime Security
TranSystems is among the oldest, largest, and best known maritime security company in the United States. Established procedures address the very specialized security requirements of the sea-going industries. We provide objective and expert assistance in the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise security solutions. We have performed hundreds of port and ship security assessments, and the company is a recognized security organization for numerous countries. Our services include:
• Ship and port facility security assessments, plans, audits, and amendments
• ISPS Code and MTSA Security Plan Maintenance Programs
• Design and implementation of ISPS Code and MTSA compliant drills and exercises
• Regulatory and law enforcement agency liaison
• Grant funding procurement services
• Speakers and expert lecturers
• Customized ISPS Code and MTSA-security training and certification

» Rail Security
TranSystems is committed to providing our clients with customized and expert security solutions that meet the rail industry's unique and evolving requirements. We apply a holistic approach to risk mitigation that is practical and cost-efficient, with the goal of protecting lives, property, and the bottom-line. Services include:
• Vulnerability and risk assessments
• Development of security plans
• Security procedures compliance audits
• Long-term security maintenance programs
• Regulatory analyses and compliance
• Damage loss assessments
• Expert witness services
• Speakers and expert lecturers
• Crisis Response Management programs development
• Business continuity planning and continuity of operations (COOP)
• Rail security and counterterrorism training and certification
• Evaluation of current physical security infrastructure
• Design of physical, personnel, and information security infrastructure and systems
• Design of intrusion detection and access control systems
• Security systems integration and engineering

» Energy Security
TranSystems is the premier security solutions provider dedicated exclusively to the energy, chemical, and utility industries. The Company’s dedicated staff of professional experts provides unmatched resources in the assessment, mitigation, and resolution of the industry’s most specialized and demanding security challenges. We provide critical assistance and insightful solutions to an industry facing significant change in a post 9/11 environment. From the energy sector, where LNG operators face harsh regulation and tough public scrutiny, to the chemical industry, where new Homeland Security requirements call for continued attention, companies can turn to TranSystems to ensure value-engineered compliance, no matter how rigorous the standard.

» Training
Our unparalleled training expertise has resulted in our having been selected to instruct at the U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's renowned antiterrorism programs. Senior members of the USCG, DHS, FBI, CIA, MARAD, and law enforcement agencies attend these classes. In 2005, our trainers were asked to assist in the development of the latest FLETC seaport and ship security programs. TranSystems provides senior instructors on security vulnerability assessments, international terrorism, criminal conspiracies, and the ISPS Code and MTSA. Our custom tailored, on-site security classes prepare students to plan, perform, and manage all levels of security operations. Our curriculum includes practical instruction in facility assessments and participation in scenario-based threat awareness and response exercises. Courses offered include:
• Introduction to Maritime Security and Antiterrorism
• Maritime Security Policies
• Security Responsibilities
• The Maritime Security Assessment
• Security Equipment
• ISPS/MTSA Security Plans
• Threat Identification, Recognition and Response
• Ship and Port Facility Security Actions
• Emergency Preparedness, Drills, Exercises and Search Procedures
• Security Administration and Management
• Security Training

» Best Practices
TranSystems is at the forefront of developing best practices that address complex homeland security problems. Our team includes world-renowned experts with former counterterrorism military, law enforcement, and sector-specific security industry expertise. We are recognized as a one-stop expert resource for industry and government in providing security strategies and implementation solutions, including unparalleled expertise in security solutions for critical infrastructure, multimodal transportation, and the energy industry. Our focus is on risk consulting, security design and engineering, training, drills and exercises, and security program outsourcing.

» Physical Security and Fire Protection Programs
The experience and capabilities of the TranSystems’ staff provides clients with cost-effective solutions for physical security and fire protection programs. Our engineers design and upgrade programs and systems for both new and renovated facilities and work with program personnel, architects, and contractors from project start to finish. We design complete systems, modifications and recommend the right equipment, develop specifications for competitive bidding, select the best contractor and support the installation process, audit the completed installation, perform turnover and commissioning functions and provide specific services including training, electronic countermeasure inspections and information protection surveys.

» Security Audit
TranSystems performs a methodical, formal examination of an organization's security program as measured against the organization's established policies, standards, and procedures as well as an evaluation of the effectiveness of the in-place security aids such as intrusion detection systems, electronic access control, barriers, and lighting. A formal report of findings is submitted with areas for improvement identified.

» Business Continuity
We work with your organization to develop the necessary business continuity plans to ensure seamlessness of service, support for your customers and the maintenance of viability before, during, and after an event. We evaluate your business processes with the goal of defining the most mission critical processes. Next, we will develop various continuity strategies specific to your organization. At this point, we will meet with the key decision-makers within your organization to evaluate, refine, and prioritize these strategies. The next step will involve the development of a Business Continuity Management Response plan. Included in this plan will be processes that identify potential impacts that threaten an organization and provide a framework for building resilience with the capability for an effective response that safeguards the interests of its key stakeholders, reputation, brand and value creating activities.

» Disaster Planning
TranSystems provides disaster planning for industry and municipalities. Disaster planning is conducted for the purpose of protecting lives, protecting property, and restoring normal activities and operations as quickly as possible. Specific disaster plans are written for each type of emergency that the organization or municipality could reasonably face. In addition to actions for specific emergencies, disaster plans include information of communications, logistics, training, continuity of leadership, and specific responsibilities.

» Infrastructure Hardening at the National Level
Critical infrastructures are those systems essential to the minimum operations of the economy and government. They include, but are not limited to, telecommunications, energy, banking and finance, transportation, water systems and emergency services, both governmental and private. As a result of advances in information technology and the necessity of improved efficiency, these infrastructures have become increasingly automated and interlinked, creating new vulnerabilities to equipment failure, human error, weather and other natural causes, and physical and cyber attacks. TranSystems has extensive experience hardening these critical infrastructures, specializing in threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments to identify pints of failure and determine the effectiveness of existing anti-terrorism, physical security, IT security, and disaster preparedness resources, and development of effective policies and procedures.

» Infrastructure Hardening at the Client Level
Critical infrastructures are those systems essential to the minimum operations of the client facilities. TranSystems has extensive experience and resources to assist clients with identifying and protecting their entire critical infrastructure. We specialize in threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments to identify critical infrastructures and determine the effectiveness of existing anti-terrorism, physical security, IT security, and disaster preparedness; development of effective policies and procedures; development of disaster preparedness and emergency action plans; site hardening design and project management; electronic systems design and project management; security force evaluation, requirements development and selection.

» Logistics Strategies Review, Redesign and Implementation
TranSystems provides comprehensive evaluation of international logistics networks (ocean, air, truck, small package, consolidation, warehousing and distribution) which includes:
• Transportation contract negotiation
• Logistics service provider implementation
• Shipment tracking software solutions evaluation
• Performance metrics development
• Supply chain partner collaboration facilitation