Is Your Business Protected?

There is always uncertainty about when and where a Terrorism Attack will take place. The business community of all industries has expressed their concerns over the potential liability to their company in the event that a Terrorism Attack is successful. By developing a partnership with our company, we can transfer and mitigate litigation risk by deploying DHS Safety Act Approved Technology through our Certificate of Designation.

The Safety Act Protection not only applies to your company but also applies to your supply chain. Through our Certificate of Designation, your company and supply-chain automatically qualifies for immunity from 3rd party claims developed from lawsuits specific to a certified act of terrorism.

Safety Act Services

COMBATING TERRORISM BY FOSTERING EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The Safety Act was enacted by Congress as a par t of the Homeland Security Act of 2002(Public Law 107-296), as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorism attacks. The legislative purpose of the Safety Act is to protect companies who provide technology, advisement or services designed to Mitigate-Litigation Risk from potential 3rd party liability claims as a result of a Terrorism Attack. The Safety Act protection is applicable only to a certified act of Terrorism declared by the Federal Government. Once declared, it applies to a physical attack on a person or commercial property or acts of cyber-terrorism that cause physical or financial harm.

The Safety Act protection services include the following processes:

• Collaborate with IT department and develop strategic recommendations
• Develop comprehensive report with recommendations and implementations

• Physical inspection of structural design layout
• Complete comprehensive assessment of current technology

Transfer of Litigation Risk Based on Our Partnership

A limitation, or “cap” on a party’s liability equal to the amount of liability insurance coverage that our company is required to carry by the Department of Homeland Security.

Exclusive jurisdiction in Federal court for all related suits.

Punitive damages claims are barred.

Non-compensatory damages are barred.

Non-economic damages are barred unless the plaintiff was physically harmed. Non-economic damages include things such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium etc.

Pre-judgement interest is barred. Pre-judgement interest is interest on an award normally imposed by the court from the date of the event until the date the ultimate award is determined.

A prohibition on joint and several liabilities for non-economic damages. Only that percentage of the ultimate claim amount that is directly attributed to the given defendant’s negligence can be recovered.

Credit for other plaintiff recoveries. The defendant’s liability would be reduced for other compensation that may be available to the claimant from collateral sources such as insurance recoveries or other defendant’s not protected under the Safety Act.

Indirect Air Carrier Services

Indirect Air Carrier means any person or entity within the United States not in possession of a federal aviation air carrier operating certificate that undertakes to engage indirectly in air transportation of property and uses for all or any part of such transportation the services of a passenger air carrier. IAC(s) are federally regulated and TSA has full enforcement authority.

LAYERED SECURITY MEASURES
  • * Certified Cargo Screening Facilities
  • * Known Shipper
  • * Vetting/ Threat Assessment
    • a. Criminal History Check
    • b. Immigration Status
    • c. International Database Check
  • * TSA Approved Technology
  • * Vehicle Escorts
  • * Training of TSA Standards
  • * Tamper-Evident Technology
  • * GPS Tracking
  • * Qualification to Train and Certify Ground Security Coordinator
  • * 100 % Screening
  • * Chain of Custody
What Is A Certified Cargo Screening Facility?

Certified Cargo Screening Facilities “CCSF” enable certain vetted, validated and certified facilities to screen cargo prior to delivering the cargo to the air carrier.

A CCSF has successfully completed the TSA certification process, including an onsite assessment of the facility and must adhere to TSA mandates. These mandates are continuous and onsite assessments are conducted by a TSA approved validation firm and require periodic inspections by TSA inspector(s) to ensure adherence to TSA requirements and standards.

What Is a Known Shipper?

A known shipper is an initiative to positively identify valid businesses in the United States. Only shippers who are “known” can ship cargo on passenger aircraft. The CCSF(s) designates facilities that can screen known shipper cargo prior to the cargo being loaded onto a passenger aircraft.

CYBERSECURITY & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Cyberspace and its underlying infrastructure are vulnerable to a wide range of risk stemming from both physical and cyber threats and hazards. Sophisticated cyber actors and nation-states exploit vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information and money from United States Banking and Financial Institutions and are developing capabilities to disrupt, destroy, or threaten the delivery of essential services.

Of growing concern is the cyber threat to critical infrastructure. This infrastructure provides essential services such as energy, telecommunication, water, transportation, and financial services and is increasingly subject to sophisticated cyber intrusions that pose additional risk to your company’s comprehensive security plan. Without a solid cyber security plan, how will your company respond to a Cyber Terrorism Attack?

$$ COSTS TO CONSIDER $$

  • * Data breaches notification
  • * Forensic investigations
  • * Lawsuits against board members & directors
  • * Privacy and security 3rd party claims
  • * Regulatory fines
  • * Attorney and consultation fees
  • * Continuity of business
  • * Asset protection such as reputation risk
  • * Loss or damage to digital assets
  • * Communication plan budget
THE SAFETY ACT IS THE SOLUTION FOR CYBER TERRORISM

When your company takes into consideration all the costs associated with recovering from a Cyber Terrorist Attack, the Safety Act can be the solution. By implementing the protection of the Safety Act, Integrated Transport Security could provide your company with a risk reduction approach that will reduce your overall insurance needs. Additionally, our method will controlled and mitigate the litigation process that will not only protect your Board Members, Directors, Managers and Valued Assets, it will automatically immune them and your company against liability specific to 3rd party claims arising from a government certified Terrorist Attack.