What should employees be trained to recognize?

• A. External weather events causing delays.
• B. Marketing opportunities.
• C. Internal conspiracies and how to maintain cargo integrity.
• D. Administrative tasks unrelated to security.

Answer: (C)

Employees should be trained to recognize insider risks and indicators that cargo security may be compromised. This focus reflects how CTPAT treats security as a people-and-process issue, not just a physical barrier, so frontline staff are equipped to spot red flags and act before a breach occurs. Look for signs such as requests to bypass procedures, improper handling of seals, unauthorized access to shipments, tampering with labels or documentation, unusual routing or packaging changes, and any collusion with outsiders. Training should pair these recognition skills with clear steps for reporting concerns through established channels and for preserving the chain of custody and cargo integrity through proper sealing, accurate documentation, and secure storage. External weather delays or marketing opportunities aren’t threats to recognize in this security context, and administrative tasks that don’t touch security don’t help build threat-awareness.