Get your feet under you quickly for a job in the industrial security world Starting a high-security profession can be daunting at first: There are countless acronyms to keep track of, dozens of requirements to meet and multiple dense government…
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2023 Security Industry Trends on Display at GSX
How our approach to security is changing according to an Adamo security expert The Global Security Exchange (GSX) is an annual event that gives industrial security professionals an opportunity to network and learn from each other, as well as discuss…
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How Much Does It Cost To Build a SCIF or SAPF?
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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Best Practices for Preparing Your Company for Security Audits
Tips to ensure your company’s ready for security reviews Security audits are a continuous reality for all companies holding a Facility Clearance (FCL). To best prepare for these in-depth security reviews, your company needs to ensure it’s closely following the…
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What are Waveguides?
An overview of the common TEMPEST mitigation If your SCIF or SAPF is going to be processing secure information, you will have to be concerned with adding means to addressing TEMPEST concerns. TEMPEST is the unclassified short name for the…
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What Happens When a SCIF Is De-accredited?
The ICD 705 de-accreditation process and how the facility can be re-accredited The development of a SCIF or SAPF is a long and often incredibly expensive process. When you’ve invested so much time and money into a facility, the last…
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Do’s and Don’ts of TEMPEST Mitigations
Best practices for navigating TEMPEST requirements throughout the project life cycle TEMPEST, the study, investigation and mitigation of unintentional emanations from electronic equipment, is a complicated and sometimes overlooked aspect of SCIF and SAPF security. The DD 254 form, the…
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Best Practices for Developing an Insider Threat Program
How you can ensure your Insider Threat Program is effective and meets requirements For any companies holding a Facility Clearance (FCL), the 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM requires an insider threat program, an internal program dedicated to preventing and catching…
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