In a SCIF, SCI must always be stored in a GSA-approved container. True or False.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for Long-Term
• D. It Depends on Form

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that the requirement for a GSA-approved container applies when SCI is outside a SCIF or in transit, not when it’s securely stored inside the SCIF itself. A SCIF is designed to provide the physical security, access controls, and environmental protection needed for SCI at rest and in use within that facility. Inside the SCIF, the space and its security measures act as the protective container, so you don’t need a separate GSA-approved container for SCI stored there. You would still follow proper procedures when taking SCI out of the SCIF or transporting it, which may involve using an approved container during movement, but the statement about always storing SCI in a GSA-approved container inside a SCIF is not correct.