SIAM - Security Impact Assessment Measures

Security Impact Assessment Measures (SIAM)

A decision support system for security technology investments

In a time of expeditious technological change, system integration, multiple security threats – visible and invisible – security regimes evolve rapidly. Often technological possibilities do not match the actual needs and overlook the focus on society. Furthermore, security technologies require high investments, which are in times of state budget cuts even more problematic.

The application of security measures and technologies is associated with various conflicts. They shall provide security and simultaneously avoid infringing the freedoms of European citizens. They shall be effective and flexible in order to keep pace with criminal activities and at the same time transparent to allow control and regulation. Missing acceptance of security measures and technologies can lead to economic flops, to considerable damage to the image of providers and end-users, and what is more, to political and social conflicts with citizens affected by the presence of security measures and technologies.

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Online Survey Assessment Procedures, May 2012

In order to understand the actual practices in the respective field of security technology and measures implementation, we are conducting a short survey among decision makers of mass transport systems.

Newsletter, May 2012 - first results of the SIAM project

Project meeting, 10.9.-13.9.2012, Turino