Current SMR designs are not only safer and simpler, but also more secure. Security and safeguards are built into the design features including primary safety systems located underground, smaller size (target), greater redundancy and more passive features. This gives an opportunity to determine the appropriate design basis threat, develop effective emergency preparedness plans, and integrate protection measures for: (a) physical security for detection, deterrence, and defense; (b) cyber security; and (c) material control and accounting (MC&A). SMR designs are expected to integrate all aspects of security, including security staffing and size of the protected area, into final design for NRC review. Again, the NRC will consider changes to existing regulatory guidance or new guidance concerning safeguards for an SMR to support licensing of SMR designs. SMRs should have an appropriate number of security staff and size of the protected or exclusion area based on design and engineering features, and reduced reliance on human actions.