---
name: c-tpat-security-profile
title: C-TPAT Security Profile
description: 'Drafts a U.S. C-TPAT Security Profile for CBP submission covering physical, personnel, procedural, conveyance, and IT security domains. Use when preparing C-TPAT enrollment, certification, validation, or recertification profiles, or assembling a CBP-ready security narrative. Trigger: C-TPAT, CBP security profile, supply chain security, trusted trader, customs validation.'
author: CaseMark
author_url: https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/c-tpat-security-profile
license: Apache-2.0
version: 0.1.0
execution_mode: open
jurisdiction: us
practice: trade
language: en
---

# C-TPAT Security Profile

Produces a CBP-ready C-TPAT Security Profile grounded in documented, verifiable practices aligned with CBP Minimum Security Criteria.

## Gather Inputs

1. **Corporate identifiers** — legal name, EIN, DUNS, HQ, facility list, C-TPAT account/tier if enrolled
2. **Supply chain map** — roles (importer/broker/forwarder), trade lanes, origin countries, products, volume
3. **Security governance** — org chart, C-TPAT coordinator, reporting lines, authority
4. **Policies & SOPs** — physical, personnel, procedural, conveyance, IT security procedures
5. **Risk assessment artifacts** — methodology, frequency, recent assessments, mitigation plans
6. **Training records** — onboarding, refresher, role-based, attendance logs
7. **Business partner vetting** — questionnaires, audits, certifications, corrective actions
8. **Incident logs** — security events, seal discrepancies, investigations, remediation
9. **Validation history** — prior CBP validations, findings, corrective actions

## Profile Sections

Draft each section using only verifiable, current practices. Never use future-tense promises.

### 1. Document Control

Version, date, preparer, approver, confidentiality marking.

### 2. Company Overview & Eligibility

Legal name, EIN, DUNS, HQ, facilities, C-TPAT account/tier, supply chain role, import volume, primary origins, product categories.

### 3. Governance & Organization

- C-TPAT coordinator — name, title, authority, reporting line
- Security team roles — physical, IT, compliance, operations
- Executive sponsor and review cadence

### 4. Risk Assessment Method

Framework, frequency, trigger events, scope, risk scoring, documentation approach.

### 5. Physical Security

- [ ] Perimeter controls (fencing, barriers, lighting)
- [ ] CCTV coverage map and retention
- [ ] Access controls for all zones
- [ ] Visitor management
- [ ] Loading dock controls
- [ ] Alarm/monitoring response
- [ ] Guard force staffing and training

### 6. Personnel Security

- [ ] Pre-employment screening scope
- [ ] Enhanced checks for sensitive roles
- [ ] Contractor/temp worker controls
- [ ] Security awareness training
- [ ] Termination and access revocation procedures
- [ ] Re-screening policy

### 7. Procedural Security & Supply Chain Integrity

- [ ] Business partner vetting and re-assessment
- [ ] Receiving procedures and discrepancy handling
- [ ] Cargo storage access controls
- [ ] Shipping documentation accuracy checks
- [ ] Recordkeeping controls

### 8. Conveyance Security

Seven-point inspection for containers/trailers: front wall, left side, right side, floor, ceiling/roof, inside/outside doors, outside/undercarriage. Document with logs and photos. Apply equivalent protocols for rail/other modes.

### 9. Seal Control

- [ ] High-security seals meet ISO 17712
- [ ] Seal inventory control
- [ ] Authorized applicators identified
- [ ] Seal number logging
- [ ] Verification at transfer points
- [ ] Discrepancy escalation procedure

### 10. IT Security

Cover access control (MFA/RBAC), network security (firewalls/IDS/segmentation), data protection (encryption/backup/DR), patch management, and incident response.

### 11. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

- [ ] Annual self-assessments
- [ ] Corrective actions tracked with owners/dates
- [ ] CBP updates monitoring
- [ ] Training refresh cadence

### 12. Recordkeeping & Validation Readiness

- [ ] Evidence repository organized and indexed
- [ ] Retention periods documented
- [ ] Validation visit readiness plan

### 13. Statement of Commitment

Include signature block: "[Company] affirms its commitment to maintaining C-TPAT security standards, continuous improvement, and full cooperation with CBP validation activities." With signature, title, and date lines.

### 14. Appendices

Org chart, facility diagrams, sample inspection/seal logs, training records, risk assessment summary.

## Pitfalls

- **Unverifiable claims** — never assert certifications or tier status without supporting documentation
- **Omitted facilities/lanes** — profile must cover all facilities and trade lanes; gaps trigger CBP scrutiny
- **Inconsistency** — cross-check facts across sections; contradictions undermine credibility
- **Uncertain citations** — mark any unverified regulatory references with `[VERIFY]`
- **Confidentiality** — align markings with company policy and CBP submission expectations

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