C-TPAT - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
The program’s security criteria were last updated in 2023, adding new supply‑chain security requirements and enhanced validation processes.
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Framework Domains (3)
CTPAT Focus Area 1: Corporate Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTPAT-MSC-1 | Security Vision and Responsibility |
| CTPAT-MSC-2 | Risk Assessment |
| CTPAT-MSC-3 | Business Partners |
| CTPAT-MSC-4 | Cybersecurity |
CTPAT Focus Area 2: Transportation Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTPAT-MSC-5 | Conveyance and Instruments of International Traffic (IIT) Security |
| CTPAT-MSC-6 | Seal Security |
| CTPAT-MSC-7 | Procedural Security |
| CTPAT-MSC-8 | Agricultural Security |
CTPAT Focus Area 3: People and Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTPAT-MSC-10 | Physical Access Controls |
| CTPAT-MSC-11 | Personnel Security |
| CTPAT-MSC-12 | Education, Training and Awareness |
| CTPAT-MSC-9 | Physical Security |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is C-TPAT - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism?
C-TPAT - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a compliance framework from United States (CBP) with 3 domains and 12 controls. The program’s security criteria were last updated in 2023, adding new supply‑chain security requirements and enhanced validation processes. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does C-TPAT - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism have?
C-TPAT - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism has 12 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are CTPAT Focus Area 1: Corporate Security (4 controls), CTPAT Focus Area 2: Transportation Security (4 controls), CTPAT Focus Area 3: People and Physical Security (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does C-TPAT - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism map to?
C-TPAT - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism maps to 8 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards (42% coverage), NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (33% coverage), ISO 27001:2022 (8% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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