Access Control Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an access control system in a cargo facility?
Answer: To ensure only authorized individuals can enter secure areas
Access control systems restrict entry to sensitive areas to prevent unauthorized persons from introducing threats.
Which type of access badge provides the highest level of security for a cargo facility?
Answer: A badge with biometric data and a photo that must be verified at each checkpoint
Biometric badges with photo verification provide the strongest authentication because they link the badge to a unique physical trait.
What is 'tailgating' in the context of cargo facility access control?
Answer: An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secure door
Tailgating is a common security breach where an unauthorized person gains access by following closely behind an authorized badge holder.
How often should access control lists for cargo areas be reviewed and updated?
Answer: Regularly, and immediately when an employee's role changes or they leave the company
Access lists must be updated promptly when personnel changes occur to prevent terminated or reassigned employees from retaining access.
What should a cargo security officer do if an individual presents credentials that appear altered?
Answer: Deny entry, retain the credentials if possible, and alert supervisors and law enforcement
Altered credentials are a security red flag requiring immediate denial of access and notification to supervisors and law enforcement.
Which area of a cargo facility typically requires the most restricted access?
Answer: The sterile cargo holding area where screened shipments are stored
The sterile area where screened cargo is held must be most tightly restricted to prevent re-introduction of threats after screening.