Loss of Sensitive or High‐Value Materials Incident Management

Incident Management Guidelines

The loss of sensitive or high‐value materials, equipment, or information can have significant operational, liability, and licensing implications for companies. Companies should identify which materials, resources, and equipment might be considered sensitive or of high value and attribute measures by which to protect such items. Risks may include espionage, loss, theft, damage, or destruction.

In the event of such an incident occurring, the following points should be addressed:

✓ Action Points

1. Stand up the Incident Management and Crisis Response Teams using the SAD CHALETS system.
2. Establish the nature and details of the material or item, and determine how it was lost.
3. Determine the impact of the loss or damage to sensitive or high‐value materials: both direct and peripheral.
4. Confirm the last location and owner responsible for the material or item.
5. Gain written reports from the person to whom the item was assigned.
6. Confirm whether the item was destroyed or was left intact at the scene or work site.
7. Liaise with appropriate authorities to recover the item or to confirm destruction.
8. Take appropriate actions to mitigate the risks associated with the loss of the item, especially for communications‐ or intelligence‐sensitive materials.
9. Confirm that standard operating procedures were followed; provide a postincident report.
10. Provide an IMP Risk Assessment Report as soon as possible.

Key People to Call (see the IMP Communications Plan)

Group	Yes/No	Group	Yes/No
• Medical organization		• Organic QRF
• Military interface		• Crisis response team
• Embassy or consulate		• Security provider (vendor)
• Police, fire, or ambulance		• Other groups