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…
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The Pros and Cons of Modular SCIF Construction
Why you would and wouldn’t want to use modular construction for your next high-security facility Over the last few decades, modular options have become a standard solution across many commercial implementations. But in the last decade, interest in modular construction…
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What is an FSO?
The requirements and roles of a facility security officer (FSO) For defense contractors, a facility security officer (or FSO) is a crucial position for establishing and maintaining a facility clearance (FCL) and the associated programs/requirements. Here’s what becoming an FSO…
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The Specialized Standards for SCIF Construction
An overview of what’s required for the construction of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) In order for a facility to be accredited by the government as a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) or SAPF (Special Access Program Facility), two key items…
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How to Obtain a Facility Clearance (FCL)
A guide to navigating the facility security clearance process The facility clearance (FCL) process can be intimidating, as can all the acronyms you encounter along the way. But it’s relatively straightforward if you’re prepared. Follow the steps outlined below, and…
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Why Is My STC Door Not Working?
Troubleshooting tips for an acoustic door that’s not performing Acoustic doors, which are engineered to prevent a specific level of sound from transferring through (and are categorized according to a sound transmission class, or STC, test), are used for a…
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How to Build a SCIF Right – The First Time
The 6-Step Process to Integrating the Correct High-Security Features That Guarantee Accreditation When you set out to build a SCIF with the required high-security features it needs to get accredited, you have to do it right the first time. There’s…
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What is a SCIF?
Key Information You Need to Know about Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) You need to build a SCIF. But let’s face it: that’s easier said than done. The term “SCIF” stands for “Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility.” SCIFs are complicated structures, and few…
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