What is dcid 6 9?

DCID 6/9, Physical Security Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) was approved by the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) on 30 January 1994.

What replaced dcid 6 9?

ICD 705
Note: DCID 6-9 has been rescinded and superseded by ICD 705.

What is a SCIF wall?

A SCIF is an area, room, or building, where sources and methods, including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), is stored, used, processed, or discussed.

Can a SCIF have windows?

In most cases, SCIFs do not have windows, but if windows are approved by the accrediting official, visual line of sight mitigation measures must be taken into account.

Who certifies a SCIF?

Step 6: Get Government Accreditation The inspection is performed by a government accrediting official (AO) who verifies that all of the required high-security features of the SCIF have been installed according to what was preapproved in the design and pre-construction documents.

What is the difference between a SCIF and a Sapf?

Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) – a highly secure facility specially designed to protect SCI information and systems from exploitation. Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) – a highly secure facility specially designed to protect SAP information and systems from exploitation.

What is purpose of SCIF?

1. Purpose. The purpose of this Order is to establish policies for accessing, safeguarding, and storing classified information and material, including documents printed and stored within a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)-controlled SCIF. 2.