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
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?
Considerations for Mobile SCIFs
Learn about the types of mobile SCIFs, how they’re transferred, and security mitigations When you need a SCIF or SAPF that can rapidly move between different locations without impacting deployability, a mobile SCIF is the answer. These non-permanent facilities are built to travel and be used in any area that has the space and utilities to support them. These may be used for programs where … [Read more...] about Considerations for Mobile SCIFs
Disability Accessibility Concerns in SCIF Construction
What Issues do SCIFs Face in Relation to ADA Compliance? The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report that found that the federal agencies using SCIFs and SAPFs have failed to consistently address accessibility for disabled people in their facilities. SCIFs fall under requirements from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and GAO found that “ODNI … [Read more...] about Disability Accessibility Concerns in SCIF Construction
Challenges to Consider in Procuring a SCIF
The routes for procurement and how to make it run smoothly On Jan. 24, the U.S. Marine Corps released a memo indicating they would be placing a moratorium on the purchase of SCIFs. This memo indicated that there were issues with duplicated efforts as some units procured SCIFs and SAPFs. This memo brought the potential challenges with procuring facilities to the forefront of the conversation, … [Read more...] about Challenges to Consider in Procuring a SCIF
What is a SCIF in a Box?
An overview of container SCIFs and in what scenarios they’re useful A container SCIF, often called a SCIF in a box, is a facility built inside a shipping container. They are able to function the same as traditionally built SCIFs, though the smaller space means they’re more limited in what can be done inside the SCIF. They are small facilities that are deployable in situations where space is … [Read more...] about What is a SCIF in a Box?
An Overview of the SCIF Accreditation Package
Which documents you need for your accreditation package and best practices An issue with your accreditation package could potentially lead to major delays in getting your SCIF or SAPF operational. Avoid tripping at the accreditation “finish line” by making sure you know exactly what you need to provide your Accrediting Official (AO). The Site Security Manager (SSM) will be the primary person … [Read more...] about An Overview of the SCIF Accreditation Package
