Which personnel may approve the transfer of IS components, media, and memory into or out of a SCIF after logging?

• A. Special Security Officer (SSO) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
• B. Facility Security Officer (FSO)
• C. Security Escort
• D. SCIF Manager

Answer: (A)

The approval of transferring IS components, media, and memory into or out of a SCIF after logging is a responsibility assigned to the Special Security Officer or the Information Systems Security Officer. These officers are the designated authorities for overseeing SCI handling within a facility, ensuring that any transfer is properly authorized, logged, and aligned with access, classification, and safeguarding requirements. They confirm that the recipient is cleared and has a need-to-know, that the transfer is documented with the correct details, and that appropriate protective measures are in place for the media being moved.

The other roles don’t carry this specific approval authority. The Facility Security Officer handles overall facility security but not the specialized authorization for SCI media transfers. A Security Escort’s job is to accompany personnel, not to approve transfers. A SCIF Manager may oversee daily SCIF operations, but does not have the authority to approve the transfer of IS components or media.