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Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT)

The Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) is an online portal that houses the surveys and applications facilities must submit to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to determine which facilities are considered high-risk under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).

Accessing CSAT

Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI)

CSAT is a secure web-based system that is only accessible to individuals who have completed Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) training and certification. Individuals must complete the CVI training and apply for access.

Complete CVI Authorized User Training

Register Your Facility for CSAT Access

After completing CVI training, facilities should register for a user identification and password on the CSAT website. The Agency will validate a facility's registration and notify the facility on how to access CSAT.

Register for CSAT Account

Submitting Top-Screen Survey

Once login credentials are provided, facilities can then log in to CSAT to complete the Top-Screen survey. The information a facility submits is used by the Agency to determine if they are considered a high-risk chemical facility covered by CFATS.

For technical assistance with CSAT, call the CSAT Help Desk at 1-866-323-2957. To discuss technical details at your facility with a Compliance Case Manager or your local Chemical Security Inspector, email CFATS@hq.dhs.gov.

CSAT Top-Screen

The Top-Screen survey is an online, easy-to-use survey in CSAT by which facilities report possession of chemicals of interest (COI) at or above the reporting quantities and concentrations listed in Appendix A of the CFATS regulation.

Top Screen Submission Tips

CISA has identified a number of helpful tips to assist with completing and submitting a Top-Screen.

Submitting Security Plan

Following the review of a facility’s Top-Screen submission, CISA will notify the facility if it is considered to be high-risk and covered under CFATS, and assigned to Tier 1, 2, 3, or 4, with Tier 1 representing the highest risk. All CFATS-covered chemical facilities are required to submit a Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) and one of two types of security plans—Site Security Plan (SSP) or the Alternative Security Program (ASP)—through CSAT for CISA approval.

CSAT SVA and SSP

If a facility is considered high-risk, the Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) and Site Security Plan (SSP) surveys will unlock in their CSAT account.

CSAT SSP Submission Tips

CISA has identified helpful hints to assist with completing your SSP as part of the authorization and approval process.

CSAT SSP Revisions

Review SSP revisions made with the release of CSAT 2.0.

Update CSAT Account Information

To ensure that a facility continues to receive CFATS and CSAT communications, the Agency encourages individuals to log in to CSAT and select the “Update My Information” link to confirm that all information is correct and up to date. This tool allows individuals to edit information entered during CSAT registration and may be used to:

  • Update personal information (i.e., address, phone number, etc.)
  • Change password
  • Transfer responsibilities to another CSAT user

Note: If you have more than one username, please remember to update the information associated with each one.

Additional Resources

Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 Portal User Manual

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This is the user manual for the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 portal that houses the Top-Screen survey and other applications for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.
Download File (PDF, 13.09 MB)

Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 Survey Application User Manual

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This is the Survey Application User Manual for the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 portal that houses the applications for the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.
Download File (PDF, 6.3 MB)

Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Top-Screen Instructions

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The Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Top-Screen Instructions provide the user with a question-by-question walk through of the Top-Screen survey.
Download File (PDF, 453.62 KB)

Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA)/Site Security Plan (SSP) Instructions

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The Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) 2.0 Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA)/Site Security Plan (SSP) Instructions provide the user with a question-by-question walkthrough of the SVA and SSP surveys.
Download File (PDF, 1.66 MB)

Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Personnel Surety Program (PSP) Instructions

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This is the instructions for the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Personnel Surety Program (PSP) under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.
Download File (PDF, 1.57 MB)

Contact Information

Visit the CFATS Knowledge Center for an online repository of FAQs, articles, and the latest news related to the CFATS program.

If you have technical questions regarding CSAT, please call the CSAT Help Desk at 1-866-323-2957 Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET).

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