SCI stored in a SCIF must always be kept in a GSA-approved container.

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

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that SCI protection inside a SCIF relies on the facility’s security controls, not on a separate GSA-approved container for every item. A SCIF is designed to safeguard SCI with controlled access, tamper-evident features, and proper storage within the room. A GSA-approved container is specifically required for SCI when it is outside the SCIF or in transit, to maintain security during movement or non-SCIF storage. So, while you would use a GSA-approved container if you must take SCI out of the SCIF or store it away from the secure facility, it is not an unconditional requirement for everything stored inside a SCIF.