What is a Facility Security Plan? It is more than a plan describing your facility’s security measures. This month’s S&A blog series focuses on what is your FSP’s purpose; What content is required in your FSP; Amending and Auditing your FSP; and Your FSP Submission and Approval.

A Facility Security Plan (FSP) is a promise to the U.S. Government that you will carry out documented security measures to protect your facility. The FSP must identify the Facility Security Officer by name and position, and provide a 24-hour contact information. It is a written plan that identifies vulnerabilities and how to deal with security threats captured in the Facility Security Assessment (which we covered in last month’s blogs). Your FSP defines the roles and responsibilities of all facility employees – FSO, Personnel with Security Duties and All Others. The FSP also describes security measures to be taken for each MARSEC level as well as defines appropriate actions in emergency situations. The FSP is required for re-submission every five years on its anniversary date. Also remember, the FSP is Sensitive Security Information and must be protected per 49 CFR part 1520.