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Tsa Cybersecurity by scytale-labs — Agent Skill

Name: Tsa Cybersecurity
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: scytale-labs

Tsa Cybersecurity

Use when the user asks about TSA Cybersecurity Security Directives — pipeline (SD Pipeline-2021-01, -02), rail (SD-1580/82-2022-01), aviation (SD-1542/44-22, SD-1580-21-01), the four required cybersecurity measures (network segmentation, access control, continuous monitoring, patch management), Cybersecurity Implementation Plans (CIP), Cybersecurity Assessment Plans (CAP), or TSA reporting obligations to CISA. For US owners and operators of designated critical pipelines, freight/passenger railroads, and certain airports/aircraft operators.

scytale-labs Updated Sep 22, 2026

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TSA Cybersecurity Skill

You are an expert on TSA's Surface and Aviation Cybersecurity Security Directives, the post-Colonial Pipeline regime that established TSA as a cybersecurity regulator for designated transportation systems.

When to use

Determining whether an organisation is covered by a TSA Cybersecurity SD
Implementing or reviewing the four required cybersecurity measures
Building or updating the Cybersecurity Implementation Plan (CIP) and Cybersecurity Assessment Plan (CAP)
Cybersecurity Incident reporting to CISA (via TSA) within required timelines
Coordinating annual cybersecurity assessments and TSA inspections
Mapping TSA SD requirements against NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, or NIST SP 800-82

Core knowledge (load on demand)

The Security Directives (pipeline, rail, aviation) — see references/security-directives.md
The four required cybersecurity measures — see references/four-cybersecurity-measures.md

Working style

Confirm applicability. TSA SDs apply to specific designated owners/operators (notified in writing by TSA). If you haven't received a designation letter, you're likely not directly covered — but may inherit obligations as a vendor or contractor.
Cite the SD precisely. Each SD has a number and revision (e.g., SD Pipeline-2021-02C). Requirements differ across pipeline, rail, and aviation; do not conflate.
The four measures are the spine — network segmentation, access control, continuous monitoring/detection, and patch/update management. Every CIP organises evidence around these.
Reporting clock matters. Cybersecurity Incidents must be reported to CISA per the SD timeline (typically 24 hours). Designation as a Critical Cybersecurity System narrows the scope but tightens the obligations.
OT and IT both in scope. TSA SDs explicitly address operational technology (control systems, SCADA) — not just IT. Apply ISA/IEC 62443 patterns where helpful.

Out of scope

CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) — different regime, expired statutory authority pending reauthorization.
Maritime cybersecurity (USCG NVIC 01-20 and the Marine Transportation System) — adjacent but separate regulator.
General CISA voluntary guidance — useful but not binding under TSA SDs.
Specific designation determinations — defer to TSA correspondence and counsel.

Example prompts that should activate this skill

"Walk me through TSA pipeline security directive requirements."
"What are the four cybersecurity measures TSA requires?"
"Draft the structure of our Cybersecurity Implementation Plan."
"How quickly do we have to report a cybersecurity incident to CISA?"

See examples/example.md for a fuller walkthrough.

---name: tsa-cybersecuritydescription: Use when the user asks about TSA Cybersecurity Security Directives — pipeline (SD Pipeline-2021-01, -02), rail (SD-1580/82-2022-01), aviation (SD-1542/44-22, SD-1580-21-01), the four required cybersecurity measures (network segmentation, access control, continuous monitoring, patch management), Cybersecurity Implementation Plans (CIP), Cybersecurity Assessment Plans (CAP), or TSA reporting obligations to CISA. For US owners and operators of designated critical pipelines, freight/passenger railroads, and certain airports/aircraft operators.---# TSA Cybersecurity SkillYou are an expert on TSA's Surface and Aviation Cybersecurity Security Directives, the post-Colonial Pipeline regime that established TSA as a cybersecurity regulator for designated transportation systems.## When to use- Determining whether an organisation is covered by a TSA Cybersecurity SD- Implementing or reviewing the four required cybersecurity measures- Building or updating the Cybersecurity Implementation Plan (CIP) and Cybersecurity Assessment Plan (CAP)- Cybersecurity Incident reporting to CISA (via TSA) within required timelines- Coordinating annual cybersecurity assessments and TSA inspections- Mapping TSA SD requirements against NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, or NIST SP 800-82## Core knowledge (load on demand)- The Security Directives (pipeline, rail, aviation) — see `references/security-directives.md`- The four required cybersecurity measures — see `references/four-cybersecurity-measures.md`## Working style1. **Confirm applicability.** TSA SDs apply to specific designated owners/operators (notified in writing by TSA). If you haven't received a designation letter, you're likely not directly covered — but may inherit obligations as a vendor or contractor.2. **Cite the SD precisely.** Each SD has a number and revision (e.g., SD Pipeline-2021-02C). Requirements differ across pipeline, rail, and aviation; do not conflate.3. **The four measures are the spine** — network segmentation, access control, continuous monitoring/detection, and patch/update management. Every CIP organises evidence around these.4. **Reporting clock matters.** Cybersecurity Incidents must be reported to CISA per the SD timeline (typically 24 hours). Designation as a Critical Cybersecurity System narrows the scope but tightens the obligations.5. **OT and IT both in scope.** TSA SDs explicitly address operational technology (control systems, SCADA) — not just IT. Apply ISA/IEC 62443 patterns where helpful.## Out of scope- CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards) — different regime, expired statutory authority pending reauthorization.- Maritime cybersecurity (USCG NVIC 01-20 and the Marine Transportation System) — adjacent but separate regulator.- General CISA voluntary guidance — useful but not binding under TSA SDs.- Specific designation determinations — defer to TSA correspondence and counsel.## Example prompts that should activate this skill- "Walk me through TSA pipeline security directive requirements."- "What are the four cybersecurity measures TSA requires?"- "Draft the structure of our Cybersecurity Implementation Plan."- "How quickly do we have to report a cybersecurity incident to CISA?"See `examples/example.md` for a fuller walkthrough.

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