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The unique construction and security considerations for a mobile SCIF While SCIFs are often built in traditional buildings with no need for relocation, some missions require the flexibility to be able to move along with their facility. The ICD 705…
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An overview of RF shielding effectiveness testing to measure the success of TEMPEST mitigations In SCIF construction, emanations coming off electronic equipment processing Classified information are an increasing security concern. These signals can be picked up and used by adversaries…
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How to spot insider threat warning signs and how to respond to them Insider threats are one of the greatest risks to security that organizations face. Cybersecurity Insiders found in their 2024 Insider Threat Report that 83% of companies reported…
Read MoreUnderstanding what is TEMPEST in SCIF construction and TEMPEST mitigations Among the special security considerations in place for dealing with Classified information, TEMPEST is a recently growing piece that requires its own set of construction mitigations. Electronic systems give off…
Read MoreAn overview of what is and isn’t permitted within a SCIF and consequences for violations When working in a SCIF or SAPF, there are strict requirements for what is and isn’t allowed within the facility. This is a key security…
Read MoreThe benefits of SSU’s Rigid Wall Structural Insulated Panels construction approach for modular SCIF and other facilities Modular construction is a highly popular way to build many facilities, from classrooms to restrooms to high security construction like Sensitive Compartmented Information…
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Why Security in Depth (SID) is a key consideration when building an ICD 705 facility Multiple lines of defense are one of the strongest ways to protect an asset. This is especially true in SCIF and SAPF construction, where layered…
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What does the Tech Spec require for perimeter wall construction? For SCIFs and SAPFs, your first line of physical, acoustic and emanation security is typically your perimeter wall. Because of this, the ICD 705 Technical Specifications, or Tech Spec, lays…
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When is a container SCIF the right fit for your project? Most Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) are built into existing buildings as a tenant improvement or created as a standalone building. However, these types of structures don’t meet every…
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The driving factors affecting the cost of ICD 705 construction Due to the highly specialized requirements that SCIFs and SAPFs need to meet, they are an expensive form of construction. They must be built to the requirements found in the…
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