Why assessments matter
Facilities—from schools and houses of worship to mass-gathering venues and office or campus environments—operate in an era of evolving and unpredictable risk. A disciplined, credible, and comprehensive assessment process focuses attention on the measures and controls that help prevent incidents, reduce the impact of a threat actor’s actions, and accelerate response and recovery, while creating a traceable, defensible record of risk and readiness.
The Assessment & Readiness Console (ARC) application is built for the security professional who has already done the hard work on the ground. It takes their observations, notes, and professional judgment and transforms them into clear, structured findings that leaders and decision makers can actually use. Instead of handing over a stack of disconnected checklists or raw data, the security professional can present a credible, comprehensive picture of risk: what’s working, where the gaps are, and which actions should be prioritized.
Used this way, assessments stop being a one-time requirement and become a powerful communication tool between security professionals and leadership. The result is not just a more polished report—it’s a defensible basis for security investments, policy changes, and protection strategies that help safeguard people, assets, and mission-critical operations.
Assessment content is informed by publicly available guidance from U.S. federal agencies (such as DHS, CISA, the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, FEMA, and the U.S. Department of Education) and nationally recognized industry resources. ARC is independently developed and is not an official product of any government agency or standards organization.
Built to augment — not replace — the security professional
Use your method. ARC takes your structured findings, evidence, and expert judgment and turns them into a decision-ready output leaders understand.
Score what matters
See an overall Security Readiness Index (SRI), plus category readiness, to direct scarce effort where it reduces risk the most.
Prioritize with clarity
Gaps are grouped into quick wins, core controls, and strategic upgrades — making the next right steps obvious.
Evidence stays attached
Photos, notes, and file references travel into the report for a defensible record of what was observed and why it matters.
The comprehensive report
Generate an executive-ready narrative with visuals that make sense in the boardroom and on the ground.
Executive Scorecard
Top-line SRI, readiness level, and counts leaders care about — ready to paste into a brief or slide deck.
Visuals & Tables
Answer distribution, Category Readiness, and a category performance table to show progress by domain.
Projection & Roadmap
A What-It-Takes projection and 30/60/90 roadmap convert insight into action and resourcing decisions.
Findings & Evidence
Concise findings, options for consideration, and an evidence appendix for defensibility and follow-through.
Export format: Word Document; PDF or email-ready.
See the report before you buy
A representative excerpt of what leaders receive — the executive scorecard, category readiness, and a 30/60/90 roadmap. Your data, your findings, your branding.
Category readiness by domain
Secure unmonitored side entrances; publish a visitor sign-in policy.
Add monitored access control at main entry; formalize lockdown drills.
Tie camera coverage to mass notification; schedule quarterly reassessment.
Figures shown are illustrative. ARC generates every score, visual, and recommendation directly from your assessment inputs.
How it works
Keep your craft — ARC handles the math and the paperwork.
1) Assess
Use a structured checklist and your preferred methodology. Capture notes and evidence as you go.
2) Understand
See overall SRI, category readiness, and the biggest contributors to the current risk posture.
3) Act
Export the comprehensive report and use the 30/60/90 roadmap to plan quick wins and strategic upgrades.
License pricing
ARC is licensed by number of facilities. Each license is a one-time fee, plus annual support & updates at 20% of the license. Every tier includes the complete ARC platform.
Prices in USD. Annual [optional] support & updates billed at 20% of the license fee. Multi-year and volume terms available — contact us for a quote.
FAQs
Does ARC “do” the assessment for me?
No. It’s a professional assistant. You bring the training and on-site expertise; ARC makes the outputs fast, clear, and defensible.
Where does the Security Readiness Index (SRI) come from?
Your checklist answers are weighted by domain to produce an overall index and category readiness that can be tracked over time.
What do leaders receive?
An executive-ready, comprehensive report with scorecard, visuals, prioritized recommendations, and an evidence appendix.
How much does ARC cost?
ARC is licensed by number of facilities, from a single site to unlimited (Enterprise). Each license is a one-time fee plus annual support & updates at 20% of the license. See the pricing section for current tiers.
Who is it for?
Security professionals serving K-12 schools, houses of worship, event venues, and office/campus environments.
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