An overview of the ICD 705 requirements for different types of STC doors in your secure facility Your SCIF perimeter doors are an important barrier of security. They are where your personnel will access your SCIF, and they’re the first layer of your perimeter protection. If they aren’t installed properly, sound or radio frequency emanations can escape your SCIF, or someone could infiltrate your … [Read more...] about Understanding SCIF and SAPF Door Requirements
How to Liven up your Required Security Trainings
Tools to keep your employees engaged—and awake!—during your annual security trainings The trainings for those who hold a Personnel Clearance (PCL) cover largely the same information year after year. It’s understandable that cleared personnel may mentally check out when they’re sitting through the same material once again. If you’re giving these trainings, keeping your participants engaged can … [Read more...] about How to Liven up your Required Security Trainings
What You Need to Know About the NISPOM Reporting Requirement Changes
Understand the new guidelines and requirements from SEAD-3 for reporting in the upcoming version of NISPOM https://www.youtube.com/embed/kWeOt8UXuwk The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) is being turned into a new federal law, known as 32 CFR Part 117. With this change comes the addition of new guidelines for what information must be reported by industry … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About the NISPOM Reporting Requirement Changes
Adamo Launches Rapid SCIF Product Line
Rapid SCIF features five ready-to-build container SCIF options to meet your program needs Adamo Security Group, one of the nation’s leading experts in traditional and modular SCIF construction, announces a new product offering: Rapid SCIF. Rapid SCIF is a line of predesigned 20-foot ISO shipping containers ready to be built to ICD 705 Tech Spec standards. The products allow customers to bypass … [Read more...] about Adamo Launches Rapid SCIF Product Line
The Modular SCIF Process
What to expect if you choose modular construction for your secure facility The modular construction process for SCIFs/SAPFs differs from traditional construction in one significant way: the majority of construction takes place off site at a factory. We’ve seen more clients choose modular in recent years because of the cost savings and reduced project schedule. If you decide to choose a modular … [Read more...] about The Modular SCIF Process
Best Practices for Developing a NISPOM Closed Area
Tips for success when building a Closed Area to house classified information A Closed Area, now known as an open storage area under 32 CFR Part 117, is a type of facility that falls under the long-standing document, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The NISPOM was previously a Department Of Defense Manual (DoDM) and is now a federal rule. It was created to provide … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Developing a NISPOM Closed Area
Using EQ To Build Better Security Leaders
How CEO Josh Godknecht has used EQ to improve team dynamics and build better security leaders at Adamo Security Group Working at Adamo has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Our mission, "Enriching people as we advance security," is inspiring, and I love being a part of an organization that truly benefits other people. As in any business, there are challenges of course, but … [Read more...] about Using EQ To Build Better Security Leaders
How to Build a Positive Company Culture to Prevent Insider Threat
How you can improve your company culture to stop insider threats before they happen Insider threat incidents in the U.S. have doubled in the last two years, with businesses around the country facing 2,500 internal security breaches daily. Insider threats can cost an organization millions of dollars, but one way to combat these threats is through building a positive company culture. With a … [Read more...] about How to Build a Positive Company Culture to Prevent Insider Threat
Understanding the Risk Management Process for SCIF Construction
An overview of the process and components of a risk assessment for high-security facilities The risk management process is not unique to SCIFs or SAPFs, but it’s key for getting your facility accredited. The assessment will look different for each different project you may work on. Every location comes with its unique threats and vulnerabilities that you’ll need to plan for. Here’s a breakdown … [Read more...] about Understanding the Risk Management Process for SCIF Construction
