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Interagency Integrated SOPUNCLASSIFIED5.1.2.TSWAs should be covered by an alarm system. No special construction is required otherthan to meet sound attenuation requirements as set forth in Annex E of DCID 6/9, whenapplicable. If such a facility must also be used for the discussion of SCI, a TechnicalSurveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) evaluation may be required at the discretion ofthe CSA, as conditions warrant.5.1.3.When not in use at the SCI level, the TSWA will be:• Secured with a keylock or a combination lock approved by the CSA.• Access will be limited to personnel possessing a U.S. Secret clearance.• If such a facility is not alarmed or properly protected during periods of non-use, aTSCM inspection may be conducted prior to use for discussion at the SCI level.5.2. Tactical FacilitiesThe DHS Chief Security Officer may establish and grant temporary accreditation for tacticalSCIFs, not to exceed 180 calendar days in one location. The DHS Chief Security Officer isresponsible for a temporary field or tactical SCIF used in support of a JFO. Annex C toDCID 6/9 contains detailed policy, procedure, and physical security requirements for tacticalSCIFs.5.3. Declared Hostilities, General War, National EmergenciesDuring a period of declared hostilities, general war, or national emergency, a SCIF at anylevel of accreditation may be established by the JFO Security Officer upon the verbal orderof the DHS Chief Security Officer or designee (General Officer/Flag Officer civilianequivalent level). Reconciliation of SCIF activation and operational data will be made notmore than 180 days after SCIF activation. Interim reporting of SCIF activation may be madeto Department of Homeland Security Office of Security where operationally feasible.5.4. Semi-Permanent SCIFsThe DHS Chief Security Officer is the sole accrediting authority for nontactical Departmentof Homeland Security Semi-Permanent SCIFs (SPSCIFs). Requirements for TEMPEST andIT accreditation apply. Deployed SPSCIFs are considered tactical SCIFs and are under theauthority of the Chief Security Officer.6.0 SCI Computer SystemsSCI can be processed only on a computer, or network of computers, that has been specificallycertified and accredited for that level of classified information.6.1.Telecommunications and automated information systems (TAIS) used to process, store, orhandle SCI will be operated so that the information is protected against unauthorizeddisclosure, modification, access, use, destruction, or delay in service.126Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006