AIRPORT ASSESSMENT

Develop a report for airport administrators. This report must include a risk analysis and recommendations for minimizing threats and vulnerabilities. As with the Airport Assessment: Initial Assignment, this assessment is based on your knowledge gained from the information in this course and any outside sources you locate (scholarly, governmental, or academic). You will need to conduct research outside the text. For instance, using a risk assessment tool from a credible source (with proper citations) may be useful. Prepare a formal report on your findings and recommendations.

INSTRUCTIONS
At a minimum, the assignment should include:
• An introduction that provides a brief introduction outlining the purpose and scope of the report.
• A discussion of the potential critical infrastructure(s) impacted and the potential consequences. Include the level of the impact (local, state, national and/or global). Provide considerations for threat sources and motivations. Address any legal requirements and responsibilities.
• Develop a qualitative risk analysis method (see the risk matrix below) with a risk rating system. For instance, low, medium, and high with assigned numerical values for each (e.g., 1 to 5 equals low and so on). You may modify or use this matrix as you own without citations. However, you may also develop your own or use a different model.
Risk Matrix
Negligible
(1) Minor
(2) Limited
(3) Critical
(4) Catastrophic
(5)
Highly Likely (5) 5 10 15 20 25
Likely (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Possible (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Unlikely (2) 2 4 6 7 10
Remote/Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
o Using the information in Part 1 of your report, develop and present a risk assessment. Based on the previous instructions, each risk should be rated with a specific risk level. This section should include a presentation of all risks in a clear and concise format.
• Recommendations for minimizing risks. Considerations should be given to cost effectiveness. For instance, one security measure such as a perimeter fence can eliminate multiple risks. Present recommendations in a simple and logical format.
• A summary of your findings and further support for your position.
• Length of assignment: 900-1,400 words
o Include in the assignment the following; however, note that these are excluded from the length of the assignment:
 Title Page, References, Two Tables
• Format of assignment: APA
• Number of citations: 4
• Acceptable sources (e.g., scholarly articles published within the last five years)