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The Accreditation Clock: Why Timing Is the Most Underestimated Risk in SCIF Projects
Most accreditation problems on SCIF projects are not caused by what happened at the end. They are caused by what was not done at the beginning.
Phil
5 days ago3 min read
ICD/ICS 705 in 2026: Earlier Documentation, Coordination, and SCIF Compliance
The big story in 2025 was not a brand-new public ICD-705 release. It is the way existing ICD/ICS 705 requirements are being applied in practice: earlier package submissions, stronger preconstruction review, tighter coordination with security stakeholders, and less tolerance for late-stage fixes. For SCIF owners, designers, and contractors, that means compliance work has to start sooner.
Phil
Mar 313 min read
The True Value of a (Qualified) SCIF Consultant
What is the true value of a SCIF consultant? While ICD 705 provides the framework, experienced consultants bridge the gap between policy, design, and construction to ensure secure facilities support real-world missions efficiently.
Phil
Mar 53 min read
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