Container SCIFs or SAPFs, made by building out ISO shipping containers, can be the best option for an ICD 705 facility if your priorities are speed, simplified acquisition or relocatability. While SCIFs and SAPFs are often housed in traditional buildings, these will not meet the needs of every program. If you lack space or need to be able to relocate a facility easily, or only need a small … [Read more...] about Top Three Benefits of Container SCIFs
An Overview of ICD 705 Acoustic Requirements and Mitigations
Understand ICD 705 acoustic requirements and avoid common mitigation mistakes The walls of a SCIF or SAPF aren’t just protecting physical information; they also protect the conversations held within. A secure facility must meet a standard of acoustic protection determined by the Accrediting Official (AO). The ICD 705 Technical Specifications, or Tech Spec, lays out the acoustic requirements and … [Read more...] about An Overview of ICD 705 Acoustic Requirements and Mitigations
Adamo Embarks on Building a Safer Tomorrow
Meet the new Adamo as the organization expands into new industries Adamo, a trusted name in high-security construction for decades, is proud to announce its expansion into new industries, marked by the launch of a refreshed brand identity. This transformation reflects Adamo’s ongoing mission: “Enriching people as we advance security.” For over 60 years, Adamo has established a sterling … [Read more...] about Adamo Embarks on Building a Safer Tomorrow
An Employee-Centric Approach to Phishing Prevention
Stop phishing attacks through more effective training and positive company culture Phishing attacks, where someone sends a fraudulent email, call or text in order to trick the recipient into giving up information, accounted for more than $10 billion in losses in the U.S. during 2023, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission. And these threats are on the rise: in the past six months, … [Read more...] about An Employee-Centric Approach to Phishing Prevention
An Overview of the Risk Management Framework Steps
Improve your cybersecurity with the seven Risk Management Framework steps Cybersecurity is the foundation of any successful security program. Because of this, the DoD has standardized the approach to securing information systems through the Risk Management Framework (RMF). The RMF isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution but rather a seven-step process tailored to help you identify the correct … [Read more...] about An Overview of the Risk Management Framework Steps
Phishing Trends and Techniques You Need to Know
As phishing attacks rise, knowledge of common phishing trends is the greatest weapon to combat them While phishing attacks have decreased from 2022 to 2023, consequences from these attacks are soaring, with a 144% increase in financial penalties and a 50% increase in reputational damages year over year due to phishing attacks, according to Proofpoint’s 2024 State of the Phish report. Scammers' … [Read more...] about Phishing Trends and Techniques You Need to Know
Best Practices For Site Security
How to implement site security and handle common violations SCIF and SAPF security doesn’t begin when the facility is operational—it begins with construction. Securing the construction site is a required part of any ICD 705 project, though the specific requirements will vary based on the unique risks and vulnerabilities of the location and program. An Overview of Site Security The … [Read more...] about Best Practices For Site Security
How Much Does It Cost To Build a SCIF or SAPF?
The top factors and applications that increase the price of building a SCIF https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ge-iPg8FuF8 There’s a lot more to building a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF, pronounced “skiff”) than you might think—at the very least, it requires physical security, acoustic protections, visual controls, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems, electronic access … [Read more...] about How Much Does It Cost To Build a SCIF or SAPF?
Cultivating a Safer Community: How Anyone Can Build a Mindset of Security
Viewing the world through a security lens for a safer community While not everyone works in the security world, everyone can benefit from being more security-minded in everyday situations. Learning to look at the world through a security lens can help you ensure safety for what matters most: the people in your family and your community. The safety of our communities rests on all our shoulders, … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Safer Community: How Anyone Can Build a Mindset of Security
