PortSec 2.0: The next generation

The infrastructure systems at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach comprise the largest port complex within the United States, processing over forty percent of the nation´s container traffic. Security within this port is critical to the regional and national economy. The University of Southern California´s National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events, a Department of Homeland Security University Center of Excellence, has continued development of the Port Security Risk Assessment and Resource Management (PortSec) system to address a key challenge facing all port complexes - simultaneously increasing security, maximizing business throughput, and minimizing environmental impact. PortSec continues to focus on risk assessment from real-time intelligence sources for tactical operations. In this paper, ongoing advancements to PortSec, including the ability to interface with Unified Incident Command and Decision Support (UICDS) system, development of an economic impact model, and updates to the POLA/LB transportation model are reported.