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== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the [[BBSS/Base Building Security Standard|Base Building Security Standard]] ==

== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the [[Base_Building_Security/Base_Building_Security_Standard|Base Building Security Standard]] ==

=== What is base building security vs tenant security? ===

=== What is base building security vs tenant security? ===

If the tenants’ program requires any security materials or services that are over and above what the building owner or landlord provides as a standard (according to the lease or occupancy agreement), the cost for that material or service is generally considered a tenant cost.

If the tenants’ program requires any security materials or services that are over and above what the building owner or landlord provides as a standard (according to the lease or occupancy agreement), the cost for that material or service is generally considered a tenant cost.

However, any cost to

However, any cost to the tenant which is associated with security required for an inappropriate office space or other reason outside of their choosing (example: office space negotiated in a part of town deemed unsafe after move-in), must be covered by PSPC according to the 2019 Treasury Board Secretariat Policy on Government Security.

the tenant which is associated with security required for an inappropriate

office space or other reason outside of their choosing (example: office space

negotiated in a part of town deemed unsafe after move-in), must be covered by

PSPC according to the 2019 Treasury Board Secretariat Policy on Government

Security.

=== Is there a directive that states that we do not have to share the FSAA with other government departments? ===

=== Is there a directive that states that we do not have to share the FSAA with other government departments? ===

No, there are no written directives. In the past, Threat and Risk Assessments – now known as Facility Security Assessments an Authorization (FSAA) have been structured in a way that required a discreet handling of the information. Protected B information was not provided to anyone without proof of cause.

No, there are no written directives. In the past, Threat and Risk Assessments – now known as Facility Security Assessments an Authorization (FSAA) have been structured in a way that required a discreet handling of the information. Protected B information was not provided to anyone without proof of cause.

At the present time, PSPC has created templates which allow more

At the present time, PSPC has created templates which allow more transparency, as long as the tenant provides permission to distribute the information to the stakeholders involved in the assessments.

transparency, as long as the tenant provides permission to distribute the information to the stakeholders involved in the assessments.

=== What is climate change adaptation and how can this be applied to base building security? ===

=== What is climate change adaptation and how can this be applied to base building security? ===

Climate change adaptation is a response to global warming. The

Climate change adaptation is a response to global warming. The

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change defines adaptation as: 'the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects.’ Climate Change Adaptation in base building security context is responding to climate change effects on base building security. Buildings, building systems and critical infrastructure are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.  Reporting indicates that buildings have

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change defines adaptation as: 'the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects.’ Climate Change Adaptation in base building security context is responding to climate change effects on base building security. Buildings, building systems and critical infrastructure are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.  Reporting indicates that buildings have already experienced reduced service life/functionality and an increase in system failures and infrastructure degradation/damage due to increased volatility from climate change, especially buildings that were built to older building codes. The location of the built assets is also a factor in their vulnerability.  Depending on where they are, buildings and the loads on building structures will be subjected to more frequent strong winds, increased heat loads particularly in cities (Urban Heat Island effect) and, flooding and water incursion that accompanies extreme weather events.

already experienced reduced service life/functionality and an increase in

system failures and infrastructure degradation/damage due to increased

volatility from climate change, especially buildings that were built to older building codes. The location of the

built assets is also a factor in their vulnerability.  Depending on where they are, buildings and

the loads on building structures will be subjected to more frequent strong

winds, increased heat loads particularly in cities (Urban Heat Island effect)

and, flooding and water incursion that accompanies extreme weather events.

=== What is an FSAA? ===

=== What is an FSAA? ===

An FSAA is a Facility Security Assessment and Authorization. It is an evaluation and report that identifies the security vulnerabilities and weaknesses of all kinds and from

An FSAA is a Facility Security Assessment and Authorization. It is an evaluation and report that identifies the security vulnerabilities and weaknesses of all kinds and from all sources for a particular facility and provides recommendations on mitigation options. This enables PSPC, as the custodian, to coordinate the appropriate safeguards to ensure the continued operation of the GOC programs and the asset, as well as ensures sound stewardship of PSPC assets. The authorization portion is the cyclical review of the facility by the departmental security officer or designated representative of the evaluation and assessment.

all sources for a particular facility and provides recommendations on mitigation options. This enables PSPC, as the custodian, to coordinate the appropriate safeguards to ensure the continued operation of the GOC programs and the asset, as well as ensures sound stewardship of PSPC assets. The authorization portion is the cyclical review of the facility by the departmental security officer or designated representative of the evaluation and assessment.

=== What is the difference between a Threat and Risk Assessment and Facility Security Assessment and Authorization (TRA vs FSAA), and a site vulnerability assessment (SVA)? ===

=== What is the difference between a Threat and Risk Assessment and Facility Security Assessment and Authorization (TRA vs FSAA), and a site vulnerability assessment (SVA)? ===

=== Will the Base Building FSAA tell me what I need to improve to meet the base building security standard? ===

=== Will the Base Building FSAA tell me what I need to improve to meet the base building security standard? ===

Yes, it will identify

Yes, it will identify the gaps in the base building security and provide recommendations on closing them.

the gaps in the base building security and provide recommendations on closing

them.

=== Will the Base Building FSAA tell the occupants what they need to improve to meet their tenant-specific security standard? ===

=== Will the Base Building FSAA tell the occupants what they need to improve to meet their tenant-specific security standard? ===

=== We did a TRA two years ago, how is this FSAA different? ===

=== We did a TRA two years ago, how is this FSAA different? ===

The new Base Building FSAA includes a broader definition of risks and

The new Base Building FSAA includes a broader definition of risks and vulnerabilities, including environmental concerns due to global climate change.  It will also indicate whether or not tenant programs would bring a threat to the base building security as well.

vulnerabilities, including environmental concerns due to global climate

change.  It will also indicate whether or

not tenant programs would bring a threat to the base building security as well.

=== Will the consultants be looking into the lives and finances of employees? ===

=== Will the consultants be looking into the lives and finances of employees? ===

No, the Base Building FSAA will only assess the risks to the building

No, the Base Building FSAA will only assess the risks to the building from a various sources and programs but not individuals.

from a various sources and programs but not individuals.

=== When is the FSAA for my building? ===

=== When is the FSAA for my building? ===

Every facility has a

Every facility has a different completion date in a five-year cycle. To find out the specific date of your last TRA or FSAA, please contact the RPB-PFMSL-OSEM-NQMMS Base Building Security team by email at [mailto: TPSGC.SISecuriteImmeubleDeBase-RPSBaseBuildingSecurity.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca SI Sécurité Immeuble / RPS Base Building Security (TPSGC/PWGSC)].

different completion date in a five-year cycle. To find out the specific date

of your last TRA or FSAA, please contact the RPB-PFMSL-OSEM-NQMMS Base Building

Security team by email at [mailto: TPSGC.SISecuriteImmeubleDeBase-RPSBaseBuildingSecurity.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca SI Sécurité Immeuble / RPS Base Building Security (TPSGC/PWGSC)].

=== Will I need a new FSAA: ===

=== Will I need a new FSAA: ===