The top factors and applications that increase the price of building a SCIF 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,…
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SCIF Accreditation Hurdles and How To Overcome Them
Navigate and avoid the most common hurdles in the SCIF/SAPF accreditation process. The final step in having an operating Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF, pronounced “skiff”) is getting it approved for accreditation. Oftentimes, SCIF building projects can come up against…
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Why to Choose Design/Build for Your Secure Facility
Four reasons to select the design-build project delivery method for your SCIF or SAPF If you’re looking to build a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), you have two main options when it comes to…
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Top Three Benefits of Container SCIFs
Containerized secure facilities, made by building out ISO shipping containers, can be the best option for a SCIF or SAPF if your priorities are speed, simplified acquisition or relocatability. A SCIF, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, is a U.S. government–accredited facility…
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Tips for Developing a Construction Security Plan (CSP)
Five tips for creating an effective and clear CSP for your ICD 705 project The construction security plan (CSP) establishes the security protections for the design and construction of a SCIF or SAPF project. A required document in the ICD…
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Questions to Answer Before Building a SCIF
So you just learned you need to build a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF, pronounced “skiff”) but aren’t quite sure where to start? It’s not quite as simple as “build it and they will come.” Without the proper pre-construction steps…
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Best Practices for Handling Sensitive Information at Home
With COVID-19 numbers still climbing around the country, remote work isn’t going away just yet. Until you return to the office, how you handle your company’s sensitive information—especially in a shared home—is critical. Share these resources and best practices with…
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What Is a Site Security Manager (SSM)?
Understand the responsibilities and requirements of a Site Security Manager on a secure construction project When constructing a secure facility, a Site Security Manager (SSM) is a critical, necessary role for the facility’s accreditation. An SSM serves as a subject…
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Facility Security Officer Duties: Outsource vs. In-House
Weigh the pros and cons of FSO outsourcing to determine the right fit for your secure facility’s needs. A facility security officer (or FSO) is a required position for defense contractors looking to establish and maintain a facility clearance (FCL)…
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