We prepare leaders to better
understand risk and elevate their strategic leadership.
Assessment focused
Identify threats and vulnerabilities all around you.
Enhanced Decision-Making
Learn to make smarter and faster decisions under duress.
Understand People
Read people to determine their motivations and susceptibility to persuasion.
Strategize Better
Become a more strategic thinker and build and lead stronger teams.
Are You Ready to Learn the Targeting/Assessment Methodology Utilized by the CIA and Special Operations Community?
SMI is the security industry's leader in the CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology.
Click here to get a FREE downloadable chapter from “The CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology" book.
How to Make Better Strategic Decisions Using CARVER
Start here for a brief overview of how the CIA's CARVER Methodology can help you better assess threats and vulnerabilities, enhance your situational awareness, and make better strategic decisions.
The CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology is a time-tested vulnerability assessment methodology that balances efficiency with reliability.
It is a unique analytical tool because it facilitates both a qualitative and a quantitative assessment of an asset’s vulnerabilities. Most assessment tools are limited to qualitative assessments. A quantitative assessment assists in highlighting vulnerabilities, prioritizing assets and remedial efforts.
View CARVER Courses
WATCH THE 30-MINUTE VIDEO
PROBLEM SOLVE LIKE A SPY: UTILIZING THE CARVER METHODOLOGY TO ASSESS SITUATIONS.
Learn the Six Powerful Criteria of CARVER
Join the CARVER International Membership Program
When you become CARVER certified, you join a select club of individuals, the majority of whom come from the fields of intelligence, military special forces, and homeland security.
Trusted by many organizations, including:
Want Some Down-and-Dirty CARVER Videos That Explain the Methodology?
Join CARVER subject matter expert, Luke "Coach CARVER" Bencie for an on-going series of tutorial videos that explain CARVER using easy-to-understand process visuals.
Click to Explore CARVER Chalk Talk
The CARVER Methodology is one of the most effective tools that a security professional can use.
- General James L. James,
Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Your Pathway to Success Career Advancement & Financial Security.
Whether you're new to the industry or tenured vetran our certifications are designed to elevate every aspect of your professional career.
Start Your Journey, Now.
As the person who was ultimately responsible for the security of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, I fully grasp the tremendous value that the CARVER Methodology provides to security
professionals. Simply put - CARVER works!"
- Dr. Jennifer Hesterman, Colonel, USAF (Retired) Former Vice Commander of Andrews Air Force Base
