Risk and Vulnerability Management for the United States Judiciary 

Overview

Bent Ear Solutions (BES) supports the development and implementation of a nationwide vulnerability management program for the U.S. Judiciary. This GIS-based initiative enhances situational awareness for the Judiciary Security Division (JSD), providing decision-makers with real-time insights into potential threats and hazards impacting over 32,000 employees across more than 800 federal courthouses and offices. Services Provided

Services Provided 

BES plays a key role in the system’s development by delivering: 

• Stakeholder Engagement & Data Collection – Collaborating with judiciary personnel to define operational needs and enhance data integration. 

• GIS Infrastructure & Application Development – Developing and implementing customized mapping applications, dashboards, and data management tools using Esri technologies. 

• Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment – Aggregating and analyzing vulnerability information from open-source intelligence, federal security agencies, and judiciary personnel. 

• Training & Information Sharing – Developing training materials, SOPs, and virtual instruction sessions to ensure effective adoption and utilization. 

Key Solutions 

BES has developed and integrated GIS-based solutions, including: 

• Vulnerability Management Dashboards – Providing visibility into risk and vulnerabilities by incorporating real-time weather, public health, and public safety information into an interactive mapping environment. 

• Automated Data Integration & Visualization – Ingesting, integrating, and automating data from various sources to produce visualizations.  

• Custom Risk Assessment Tools – Supporting judiciary leadership with analysis of natural disasters, public safety incidents, and operational vulnerabilities. 

Results & Impact 

BES’s efforts have resulted in: 

• Access to real-time situational awareness dashboards for natural disasters, security incidents, and public health threats. 

• Utilization of automated GIS tools to monitor, report, and respond to emerging risks. 

• Leveraging enhanced data sharing with key partners. 

By integrating cutting-edge GIS solutions, BES continues to help the U.S. Judiciary reduce vulnerabilities and enable streamlined and coordinated operations.