An overview and tips to help you complete your FFC For any SCIF or SAPF construction projects, the ICD 705 Technical Specifications, or Tech Spec, requires that the Site Security Manager (SSM) completes a Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) and submits…
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How Does the SCIF Accreditation Process Work?
How to cross the finish line with your SCIF or SAPF project Accreditation is the ultimate end point of SCIF or SAPF construction. The last thing you want is to invest time and money into the construction only to stumble…
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The Closed Area Accreditation Process
Understand how to get your Closed Area accredited with this guide Closed Areas, now known as Open Storage Areas in the new NISPOM rule, have less strict standards of accreditation than SCIFs or SAPFs, but you still want to take…
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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…
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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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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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