4.6 Security Exercises

This WINS International Best Practice Guide focuses on the security exercises that comprise an essential component of effective nuclear security at nuclear facilities and during transport.

The guide explains how to develop a graded approach toward security exercises and some key principles that make such exercises effective. It also describes several different kinds of exercises, along with their advantages and disadvantages.

In addition, the guide explains how to design, conduct and evaluate security exercises, presents some common obstacles and possible solutions, and recommends viewing security exercises as part of a continuous improvement process.