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The SHIELD Framework.

Every requirement a building is assessed on, written at three levels of performance. Take a look inside, then get the full document.

3
Chapters
36
Spaces and subject areas
139
Requirements
3
Levels per requirement
How it works

One requirement, three levels, clear evidence.

  1. 1
    Organized by space

    Requirements are grouped by the places and programs you already manage: lobbies, loading docks, garages, the SOC, your people.

  2. 2
    Written at three levels

    Each requirement says what SHIELD 1, 2 and 3 look like, from meeting code to threat-informed design.

  3. 3
    Backed by evidence

    Every requirement lists the documents and photos a SAP will look for, so you know what to prepare.

Chapter 1

Protective Design

How the site, building envelope and interior spaces are designed to deter, delay and protect.

33 requirements across 16 areas
Property line & site perimeter
Plazas, parks & landscape
Building perimeter & facades
Parking lots & garages
Retail spaces
Loading docks
Lobbies & reception
Conference & convening
Cafés & kitchens
Electrical & mechanical rooms
Network MPOE rooms
IDF & MDF rooms
Stairs & vertical transport
Tenant spaces
Balconies & terraces
Roofs
Building perimeter & facades

Ground-floor glazing

Sample requirement
SHIELD 1

Standard glazing meeting building code.

SHIELD 2

Laminated glass or security film tested per ASTM F1233; ground-floor windows hardened.

SHIELD 3

Ballistic-rated (UL 752) or blast-resistant glazing per ASTM F1642 where threat warrants.

Evidence a SAP will review: Glazing specifications, test certifications, threat-assessment justification.
Chapter 2

Systems & Technology

The security systems each space needs, from video and access control to screening and communications.

66 requirements across 11 areas
Property line & site perimeter
Lobby & reception
Plazas & parks
Security operations center
Loading docks
Mail room
Parking lots & garages
Retail spaces
Conference & amenity spaces
Cafés & cafeterias
Electrical & mechanical rooms
Lobby & reception

Visitor management

Sample requirement
SHIELD 1

Visitors are logged with paper sign-in sheets or a spreadsheet.

SHIELD 2

Visitors are logged electronically through a visitor management system.

SHIELD 3

Visitors are logged electronically, with an ID exchange or verification.

Evidence a SAP will review: Visitor policy, visitor management vendor, sample logs.
Chapter 3

Operations & Governance

The policies, people and procedures that keep security working every day.

40 requirements across 9 areas
Identity, credentials & access
Visitor & vendor management
Alarm monitoring
Incident management
Forensics & investigations
Emergency management
Business continuity
Training & education
Personnel management
Personnel management

Screening measures

Sample requirement
SHIELD 1

At least 1 screening measure, such as criminal record, references or credential checks.

SHIELD 2

At least 2 screening measures.

SHIELD 3

3 or more screening measures.

Evidence a SAP will review: Screening policy, vendor reports by category, sample evidence.
Full Framework

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  • ✓All 139 requirements across 3 chapters
  • ✓SHIELD 1, 2 and 3 criteria side by side
  • ✓Evidence checklist for every requirement

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