Who can grant access to AA&E storage areas after hours?

• A. Unit Security Officer
• B. NSA Hampton Roads CDO
• C. Facility Manager
• D. On-call guard

Answer: (B)

Access to AA&E storage after hours is controlled by a single designated authority to ensure accountability and proper oversight. The NSA Hampton Roads CDO is the person responsible for granting that access, coordinating with security staff, verifying clearance and need-to-know, and logging every entry. This centralized authority keeps sensitive storage entries tightly controlled and auditable, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

The other roles support security in various ways, but they do not have the authority to grant after-hours access on their own. The unit security officer handles unit-level security duties, the facility manager oversees building operations, and the on-call guard enforces access and responds to incidents but relies on the CDO’s authorization to grant entry.