Journal Published Online: 01 July 1997
Volume 25, Issue 4

Effective Vulnerability Assessment of Tamper-Indicating Seals

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

Security seals are widely used to detect tampering or unauthorized entry. In the author's view, existing standards for vulnerability assessment of security seals are incomplete. This paper discusses the critical attributes of effective vulnerability assessment. These include: a clear understanding of what seal vulnerability assessment is and why it is undertaken; use of appropriate assessment personnel; assessment at the earliest possible stage of seal development; analysis conducted with the proper emphasis and context; rejection of findings of zero vulnerabilities; avoidance of the term “tamper-proof”, characterization of the degree of defeat; and thorough reporting of findings.

Author Information

Johnston, RG
Advanced Chemical Diagnostics and Instrumentation Group, Chemical Science and Technology Division, MS 1565, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JTE11883J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE11883J