Vulnerability assessment of passive tamper-indicating seals

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · JNMM

OSTI ID:86283

Johnston, R G; Garcia, A R.E.; Grace, W K ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States). Chemical Science and Technology Div.

The authors examined 79 different passive, tamper-indicating seals. A number of these are in use, or under consideration, for nuclear security, nonproliferation and weapons control, radioactive waste management, and nuclear materials accountability. They learned how to spoof all the seals using rapid, low-tech methods. Cost was not a good predictor of seal security. It appears to the authors that many of the seals can be dramatically improved with minor, low-cost modifications. Seal users and manufacturers are encouraged to contact the authors to discuss specifics.

• OSTI ID: 86283
• Journal Information: JNMM, Journal Name: JNMM Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 23; ISSN JNMMEK; ISSN 0893-6188
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL PROTECTION
SECURITY SEALS
USES
VULNERABILITY