What should you do if SCI is found outside its secure area?

• A. Touch it and move it to a desk
• B. Do not touch; secure it, notify supervisor/FSO, and initiate incident reporting
• C. Ignore it
• D. Place it in the trash

Answer: (B)

When SCI is found outside its secure area, the priority is to prevent further exposure and preserve the material. Do not touch it. Securing it means keeping access limited and, if possible, placing it into an approved secure container or returning it to a proper controlled area without handling its contents directly. Then notify your supervisor or the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and initiate an incident report so the proper authorities can take charge, document what happened, and begin any required investigations. This approach protects the information, maintains the chain of custody, and ensures an official response. Avoid touching, moving it to a desk or trash, or ignoring the situation, as those actions can lead to loss or compromise of sensitive information.