CCSP Facility Security & Access Control Flashcards

Which physical security measure is required at a TSA-approved Cargo Screening Facility (CSF) to prevent unauthorized access to screened cargo?

Answer: Controlled access points with badge authentication

TSA requires CSFs to use controlled access points with badge or credential authentication to restrict entry to screened cargo areas.

What is the purpose of a sterile area designation within a Cargo Screening Facility?

Answer: To isolate screened cargo from unscreened cargo

A sterile area in a CSF is used to physically separate screened cargo from unscreened cargo, maintaining the integrity of the screening process.

Under the CCSP program, who is responsible for ensuring that only authorized individuals access areas where screened cargo is held?

Answer: The Certified Cargo Screening Facility operator

The CCSF operator bears primary responsibility for controlling access to screened cargo areas within their facility.

Which of the following is an acceptable method of perimeter security for a CCSP-approved facility?

Answer: Secured fencing with monitored entry gates

Secured fencing combined with monitored entry gates meets the TSA perimeter security requirements for CCSP-approved facilities.

What action must a CCSF take if an unauthorized individual is discovered in a screened cargo area?

Answer: Re-screen all cargo in the affected area and report the breach

Any security breach in a screened cargo area requires the facility to re-screen affected cargo and report the incident per TSA security directives.

Which technology is commonly used at CCSP facilities to monitor and log access to restricted cargo zones?

Answer: Electronic key-card or biometric access systems

Electronic key-card or biometric systems provide auditable logs of who accessed restricted zones, meeting TSA access control requirements.