Tag: ODNI

SCIF vs. SAPF

By: Colene King

 

SCIF and SAPF high security facilities appear identical and are used for the same function: to store, utilize, and discuss sensitive information. Their delineation occurs in their intended user.

 

 

When it comes to the construction of new SCIFs and SAPFs, there are strict guidelines that must be followed. These guidelines are laid out in the ICD 705 Technical Specifications (Tech Spec, for short). The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) establishes the guidelines & standards set forth in the ICD 705. ODNI is responsible for the management, processing, and safeguarding of information for the United States.

 

Some of the construction items covered in the ICD 705 include:

  • Physical Security and Hardening
  • Acoustic Controls
  • Visual Controls
  • Alarms and Access Control
  • Electronic and TEMPEST Security

Prior to the roll out of the ICD 705 (2010), SCIFs and SAPFs were built with different standards and processes. When the Tech Spec came out, it created a set of mutually accepted standards to ensure the safeguarding of national security.

 

In 2004, the Department of Defense began using their own set of standards and processes for SAPFs to protect national security. The DoD followed the guidelines of a document titled JAFAN 6/9.

 

The intelligence community, on the other hand, had a different set of standards prior to the ICD 705 being released. Beyond that, each agency within the intelligence community followed their own set of standards when it came to classified information. This made it nearly impossible to repurpose a SCIF to be used by another agency. The facility would need to undergo a significant renovation to become usable by the new agency.

 

When the ICD 705 was created in 2010, each agency in the intelligence community adopted these standards. The adoption of uniform standards within the ICD 705 allowed SCIFs to be easily repurposed between agencies.

 

However, the DoD was a later adopter; it took six years for this organization to implement the Tech Specs. In 2016, the Department of Defense integrated ICD 705 into their own 5205.7 manual. This created more reciprocity between the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

 

SCIFs and SAPFs are now both built to the same standards, however, some procedural standards for facility accreditation don’t align. Each facility appoints an Accrediting Official; this delegate is responsible for accrediting the space and entering the facility’s information into the national repository.

 

Although SCIFs and SAPFs aren’t identical, they are more reciprocal now than they’ve ever been. Whether you are looking for a SCIF or a SAPF, KL Security is here to help you along the way. You can trust us to stay current will any and all construction standards required to safeguard sensitive information.

 

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KL Security Partnering With Adamo For All Your SCIF Needs

By: Colene King


 

It’s always refreshing to find a company that shares the same values as your own: a company that has a customer-focused culture and pays attention to exactly what the customer has in mind. KL Security is excited to announce that we have recently partnered with Adamo, a customer-focused company that is one of the world’s leading experts in advancing the security and the construction of SCIFs.

 

Adamo began in 1962 as a design and build general contractor. By 1982, they began designing and constructing classified spaces. By the 1990s, Adamo was focusing on the high-end security market. Adamo has designed and built more than 600 projects within their 60+ years of operation. Within each project, Adamo consistently strives for excellence and meets accreditation requirements.

 

The term “SCIF” stands for:

Sensitive

Compartmented

Information

Facilities

 

SCIFs are used as a site for sensitive and confidential information to be discussed or shared. They are utilized by government and private entities to protect information. A SCIF could be a secure room or data center that shields against electronic surveillance and prevents data leakage of sensitive information.

 

There are several security concerns that need to be addressed when building a SCIF:

 

– Physical Security and Hardening

– Acoustic Controls

– Visual Controls

– Alarms and Access Controls

– Electronic and TEMPEST Security

 

Each SCIF has to be built to very specific standards. These standards are all laid out in the ICD (Intelligence Community Directive) 705 Tech Spec manual. This manual is managed and maintained by ODNI (Office of the Director of National Intelligence). ODNI is in charge of managing, processing, and safeguarding information for the entire country. The purpose of the 705 policy is to create a set of mutually accepted standards that will safeguard national security information.

 

For a great explanation of the ICD 705 and ODNI, watch Adamo’s video linked below:

 


KL Security is excited to be offering Adamo’s line of Rapid SCIFs. This is a line of predesigned 20-foot ISO shipping containers that are ready to be built to the ICD 705 standards. These Rapid SCIFs allow the customer to skip over the lengthy design process and go straight to the design approval. Rapid SCIFs are the fastest and most cost-efficient option to build a secure space ensured to meet security requirements.


Check out Adamo’s quick video below on why a Rapid SCIF could be your best option:



Below are the 5 Rapid SCIF options KL Security will be offering:

Workstations Accommodates 1-4 workstations and include a work surface plus two (2) shielded Cat 6 network connections per workstation.
Workstations – Accommodates 1-4 workstations and includes a work surface plus two (2) shielded Cat 6 network connections per workstation.

 

 

High-Density Workstations – Accommodates 5-8 workstations and includes a work surface plus two (2) shielded Cat 6 network connections per workstation.

 

 

Server Room – Built to hold up to four server racks (24”x36”), plus one (1) IT workstation with receptacle and 1 shielded Cat 6 network connection.
Conference Room – Serves as a meeting or briefing room to hold up to 8 people (no workstations). One dry-erase display wall included. Furnishings can be included for additional fee.
Storage Containers – Serves as a secure storage room. Includes 6 electrical receptacles.

Each of these 20-foot ISO shipping containers is built to ICD 705 standards.

 

Included in each Rapid SCIF:

– Intrusion Detection System

– Access Control System

– Video Surveillance (CCTV)

– Cooling System

– Unlimited Accreditation Consulting Support



To request full details for each Rapid SCIF, click the button below.



When beginning the design process for a SCIF, there are several requirements, regulations, and government directives that must be met. Upon recognizing the need for a SCIF, knowing where to begin and how to begin can seem daunting. Adamo’s construction experience and KL Security’s client service together pair to successfully guide the project every step of the way.


Our partners are the core of our mutual success. Our foundation is built on strong relationships with our partners, leading by example, listening to the needs of clients, and getting the job done right every time.


ICD 705 Tech Specs:

https://www.dni.gov/files/Governance/IC-Tech-Specs-for-Const-and-Mgmt-of-SCIFs-v15.pdf