Security of Radioactive Sources in Radiation Facilities

Security
Functions
Detect
Delay
Response
Security
management
APPENDIX-III
SECURITY LEVELS AND SECURITY OBJECTIVES
Security Level A
(To prevent
unauthorised
removal)
Security objectives
Security Level B
(To minimise
likelihood of
unauthorised
removal)
Provide immediate detection of unauthorised
access to the secured area/source location
Provide immediate detection of any attempted
unauthorised removal of the source
Provide immediate assessment of detection
Provide immediate communication to
response personnel
Provide a means to detect loss through
verification
Provide delay after Provide delay to
detection sufficient for minimise the
response personnel to likelihood of unauthorised
interrupt the unauthorised
removal
removal
Respond to assess
alarm in time and with
sufficient resources to
interrupt and prevent
the unauthorised
removal
Provide immediate
initiation of response
Security Level C
(To reduce
likelihood of
unauthorised
removal)
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Provide detection of
unauthorised removal
of the source
Impede the unauthorised
removal
Implement appropriate
action in the
event of unauthorised
removal of a source
Provide access controls to source location that permits access to
authorised persons only
Ensure trustworthiness for individuals involved in the management
of sources
Identify and protect sensitive information
Provide a security plan
Ensure a capability to manage security events covered by security
contingency plans
Establish security event reporting system
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