These high-security facilities look the same and can serve the same function, but the difference between a SCIF and SAPF lies in who utilizes the facility. https://www.youtube.com/embed/k5Z0to-9-XI SCIFs, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, and SAPFs, Special Access Program Facilities, are two types of secure facilities whose names are sometimes used interchangeably. However, … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between SCIF and SAPF?
How to Prevent and Detect Insider Threat
Insider threat is the most persistent and prevalent type of security threat in the country. This type of threat occurs when an insider (an employee or contractor with authorized access) wittingly or unwittingly misuses their authorized access to negatively harm a company or organization. The risk of insider threat is high for any company or organization, governmental and non-governmental … [Read more...] about How to Prevent and Detect Insider Threat
What is Security in Depth?
Security in Depth (SID) refers to the multiple layers of security used to safeguard an asset. These security measures function in concentric layers, much like an onion, utilizing a combination of different technologies and security operations to protect against physical threats and forced entries. At their best, these layers should deter, detect, delay and deny unauthorized … [Read more...] about What is Security in Depth?
Tech Spec V1.5: Three Important Updates You Need to Know
Last week, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released the long-awaited Version 1.5 of the “Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities,” commonly referred to as the “Tech Spec.” The document dictates how SCIFs/SAPFs are constructed both inside and outside the continental United States in order to earn government … [Read more...] about Tech Spec V1.5: Three Important Updates You Need to Know
How To Be An Effective Security Leader in Uncertain Times
A Message from Adamo’s CEO, Josh Godknecht Hello, security leaders. When I’m talking to security leaders, I’m talking to all of us. Whether your job is professional, vocational security enforcement of some sort, or you’re just a parent, friend or a spouse, a citizen at the grocery store, driving on the freeway, all of us have the responsibility for the well-being of our fellow citizen, our fellow … [Read more...] about How To Be An Effective Security Leader in Uncertain Times
Keep Your Information Secure When Working From Home
Working from home with sensitive information can create a number of security risks, many of which are done unknowingly. Double-check that you are taking these precautions to keep your information secure. Secure your home WiFi network. Besides connecting to your own password-protected network, make sure that all of the devices connected to it—personal and family members’ devices—are all up to date … [Read more...] about Keep Your Information Secure When Working From Home
Adamo Offers Security Systems Services to San Diego County
Adamo Security Group is now offering security system services to local commercial businesses in San Diego County, California. With decades of experience in designing and building high-security facilities for the government and defense contractors, offering premise security to those clients as well as other commercial customers as a standalone service was a natural next step, says Adamo CEO Josh … [Read more...] about Adamo Offers Security Systems Services to San Diego County
Adamo Hires Full-Time Employees to Sew Masks for Donation
San Diego County–based small business hires three full-time employees to sew masks for community, subcontractors and local law enforcement LAKESIDE, CA – In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Adamo Security Group has announced that it has hired three full-time employees to sew non-medical-grade masks to donate to its employees, their families, their communities, Adamo’s … [Read more...] about Adamo Hires Full-Time Employees to Sew Masks for Donation
Why Didn’t My SCIF/SAPF Get Accredited?
A look at the build-on-risk model To “build on risk” is to construct a high-security facility (like a SCIF or SAPF) without having a government sponsor. Most of the time, a company will build a facility on risk in anticipation of a contract or program being awarded by the government. The “risky” part, though, is that without a government sponsor or assigned Accrediting Official (AO) being … [Read more...] about Why Didn’t My SCIF/SAPF Get Accredited?
