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CIA’s CARVER Methodology
It’s time to think like a spy…
The world is becoming a more dangerous place. You need a smarter way to gauge risk and become a better decision-maker, particularly when faced with a dangerous situation.
But, here's the real problem... as the physical, cyber, and psychological threats from nefarious groups (criminals, terrorists, the mentally unstable) become more prevalent, most people tend to become more insular - meaning that they avoid going out - or they simply ignore the realities and hope that they don't find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.
At the CARVER Training Institute, we believe that hope is an expensive commodity; that it makes better sense to be prepared. That' why, for more than two decades, we have developed and refined our CARVER Methodology courses. CARVER not only helps you identify threats before they become a problem, but it also assists in identifying vulnerabilities in people, places, and things so you can exploit those weaknesses for your own strategic advantage.
Discover the history - and future - of strategic security assessments, as well as intelligence methods, to enhance your overall situational awareness and critical decision-making skills. It's time to think like a spy with the CIA's CARVER Methodology!
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SMI is the security industry's leader in the CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology.
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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.
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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
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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
