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SCIF
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility
A Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is an accredited, access-controlled area — a room or building — where Sensitive Compartmented Information can be stored, discussed, and processed. Its physical and technical construction must meet the ICD 705 standard.
What it is
A SCIF is an enclosed area with strict access control and construction designed to defeat visual, acoustic, and electronic eavesdropping. It is formally accredited by a government Accrediting Official before it can be used to handle SCI.
Why it exists
SCI is among the most sensitive information the government holds. A SCIF provides the controlled environment — perimeter, sound attenuation, and RF/TEMPEST protection — needed to keep it from being compromised.
Who it applies to
Intelligence Community elements and cleared contractors that store or process SCI. For contractors, SCIF construction and accreditation are typically driven by a classified contract's requirements.
Frequently asked
What makes a room a SCIF?
A room becomes a SCIF only when a government Accrediting Official certifies that it meets the ICD 705 construction and security standards — controlled access, sound attenuation, and RF/TEMPEST protection — for handling Sensitive Compartmented Information.
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