SCI must be stored in a GSA-approved container in a Closed Storage SCIF.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Applicable
• D. Not Sure

Answer: (A)

Storing SCI requires strict physical protection, including keeping it in a GSA-approved security container within a Closed Storage area of a SCIF. A GSA-approved container is a storage unit that has been tested and listed by the General Services Administration as suitable for protecting classified material, providing tamper resistance and secure access. The Closed Storage portion of a SCIF is a secured, access-controlled space where materials are locked away and accessible only to personnel with the proper clearance and need-to-know. together, these controls ensure SCI is protected when not actively in use, reducing the risk of theft or compromise. Saying this is true reflects the mandatory practice for safeguarding SCI; claims that it’s not required, not applicable, or uncertain don’t align with standard security rules for SCI storage.