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POAMs: Intelligence Community Directive 705, Compliance Requirements and Plans of Action
a compliance plan to bring grandfathered DCID 6/9 and even DCID 1/21 SCIFs/SAPFs up to current ICD 705 standards.
Jason Phillippe
Feb 7
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TEMPEST Countermeasures: Safeguarding Against Unintentional Data Leakage
TEMPEST countermeasures encompass a variety of techniques aimed at reducing or obfuscating the unintentional electromagnetic emissions produ
Alex Arno
Apr 29, 2024
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The Technical Underpinnings of RF Emanations: Unveiling the Physics, Origins, and Characteristics
Understanding the technical aspects of radio frequency (RF) emissions is not merely an option, but a necessity.
Alex Arno
Mar 5, 2024
295


TEMPEST and National Security: Safeguarding Classified Information, Military Operations, and Critical Infrastructure
Understanding TEMPEST's Role in National Security: TEMPEST represents a critical aspect of modern national security. At its core, TEMPEST is
Alex Arno
Jan 12, 2024
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The History and Evolution of TEMPEST: From Cold War Origins to Contemporary Challenges
This blog post delves into the history of TEMPEST, tracing its origins from the Cold War era to its contemporary significance.
Alex Arno
Nov 27, 2023
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Unveiling the World of TEMPEST and RF Emanations: An Intriguing Journey
In this first post of our TEMPEST series, we will explore the logic behind RF Emanations and their place in the Security Industry.
Alex Arno
Oct 25, 2023
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What is a SCIF? (Let’s start with the basics)
Many people commonly ask, “What is a SCIF?.” A more important question might be, “Why do SCIFs fall short?”. SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented
SPG Inc.
Nov 10, 2019
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ICD 705 Some Design and Construction Points
With the foundation stones in place, the next critical piece is ensuring expertise with ICD 705 in both the Design and Construction...
SPG Inc.
Nov 9, 2019
339


ICD 705 Tech Spec Requirements For Type A, B, or C Wall?
The ICD 705 Technical Specifications for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (“Tech Specs”) depict three different wall types...
SPG Inc.
Nov 8, 2019
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All About Vestibule in SCIF
One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “Do I need a Vestibule?” The exact language of the ICD 705 policy is as follows: E. SCIF...
SPG Inc.
Nov 7, 2019
1,304


Leasing a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
It is the proverbial “Chicken or the Egg” scenario…The RFP (Request for Proposal) you want to pursue requires a SCIF. You may be a small...
SPG Inc.
Nov 4, 2019
2,429

STC: Deciphering ICD 705 Acoustic Requirements and when “testing” is required (Part I)
Deciphering ICD 705 Acoustic Requirements and when “testing” is required.
SPG Inc.
Nov 3, 2019
1,736
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