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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