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Understanding STC Ratings in SCIFs: Why Acoustic Security Matters 

When planning a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), all areas of security matter including, access controls, alarms, perimeter protection, and one often-overlooked requirement: acoustic protection.  This is where Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings come into play.  An STC rating measures how effectively a wall, door, ceiling, or any other part of the facility reduces sound […]

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What Is Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)? Understanding Modern Electromagnetic Threats and Facility Protection 
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Why You Need Access Control Specialists for Accreditation In Secure Facilities
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Physical Security

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Site Security Management: What Changes When Construction Starts 

Site security management looks very different once construction begins.  Before work starts, security is mostly about planning by defining access, setting up site policies, and preparing the site. These early security policies and security protocols help establish a baseline for site security management.  Once construction is underway, the environment changes every day. Workers new to […]

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How Edge Computing Is Changing Secure Operations at the Tactical Edge 

What Is Edge Computing?  Edge computing is a distributed computing approach that brings data processing closer to the source of data instead of sending everything to a centralized cloud or data center.   Instead of relying entirely on cloud computing, this allows organizations to process data locally at or near the edge of the network where […]

SCIF

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What Is a Containerized Data Center? (Definition and Benefits) 

A containerized data center is a portable, self-contained environment that allows organizations to run IT systems without building a traditional facility. Instead of constructing a permanent building, all the necessary data center infrastructure like servers, networking equipment, cooling systems, and power are integrated into a single shipping container.  A containerized data center provides those same […]

Physical Security

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Access Control Security Guards: What They Do 

Access control is one of the most important functions in any security operation.  Access control determines multiple things such as who can enter a facility or where they can go while inside the facility. In environments that involve sensitive operations or high-value assets, strong access control becomes a critical security measure.  Access control security guards […]

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What is MOSA? (Modular Open Systems Approach) 

Technology is evolving faster than most systems can keep up. In environments where adaptability, security, and integration matter, organizations are rethinking how systems are built from the ground up.  That’s where the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) comes in.  Rather than relying on rigid, closed systems that become outdated over time, MOSA introduces a more […]

Physical Security

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Security Escort: When It’s Required and How It’s Managed 

Security in controlled environments is all about being able to manage in real time. A security escort plays a critical role in that process, ensuring that visitors, contractors, and other non-cleared individuals can do their work without exposing sensitive areas or information.  Security escort teams provide FSOs and program security teams a reliable way to […]