Security Threats & Risk Management Flashcards
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Which federal agency has primary authority over the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) for air cargo in the United States?
Answer: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
TSA administers the CCSP and sets the standards, procedures, and certification requirements for cargo screening facilities.
A risk mitigation strategy that involves purchasing insurance or outsourcing certain security functions is an example of:
Answer: Risk transfer
Risk transfer shifts the financial or operational burden of a risk to a third party, such as an insurer or contracted security provider.
What is the significance of 'chain of custody' in cargo security threat management?
Answer: It ensures accountability for who handled cargo at each stage, reducing tampering risk
Maintaining chain of custody creates an accountable record of cargo handling, making it harder for threats to be introduced undetected.
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of a 'trusted shipper' in reducing cargo screening risk?
Answer: An established shipper that has passed background checks, security audits, and maintains consistent security practices
Trusted shipper status is granted to entities that meet rigorous security criteria, allowing risk-based adjustments to screening intensity.
In threat scenario planning, what is the primary value of conducting a 'tabletop exercise'?
Answer: To allow stakeholders to walk through threat scenarios and identify procedural gaps without real-world consequences
Tabletop exercises allow security teams to test and refine response procedures in a low-stakes discussion format before real incidents occur.
What is 'target hardening' in the context of cargo facility security?
Answer: Making a facility or asset less attractive or accessible to an adversary through physical and procedural measures
Target hardening involves implementing measures that increase the difficulty and risk for an adversary attempting to exploit or attack a facility.
Which document provides the foundation for a cargo screening facility's security threat response procedures?
Answer: The TSA-approved security program or security plan
A TSA-approved security program is the governing document that outlines threat response procedures, roles, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.