Military
Efforts to prevent unauthorized access to proprietary, tactical or sensitive information typically focus on securing documents and computers. But measures must also be taken to protect verbal communications from both eavesdropping and electronic espionage.
The LogiSon Acoustic Network can play a crucial role in thwarting audio surveillance attempts in military facilities and those of their contracted suppliers. Additional benefits include reduced noise disruptions, productivity improvements, decreased construction costs, and increased facility flexibility. For more information, see the section on acoustic security.
United States SCIF Requirements
The U.S. federal government has developed several directives intended to protect the security of verbal communications. For example, the Physical Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) establishes the construction and security protection requirements for all U.S. government facilities or U.S. government-sponsored contractor facilities in which sensitive compartmented information may be stored, used, discussed and/or processed.
Annex E of this document covers “Acoustical Control and Sound Masking Techniques.” It states that “[w]hen normal construction and baffling measures have been determined to be inadequate…sound masking shall be employed” and may include “vibration and noise generating systems located on the perimeter of the SCIF.”
It is worthwhile to note that installing a sound masking system at the outset can considerably reduce project costs while affording the same measure of protection or greater than traditional methods of acoustical control, such as walls with high STC (Standard Transmission Class) ratings, which are not effective in preventing electronic surveillance.
Partial Client List
- Army Research Labs, Aberdeen Proving Grounds
- Department of National Defense and Canadian Forces
- United States Naval Supply Center
- United States Air Force
- United States Secretary of Defense
United States Army Medical Information Technology Center
San Antonio, Texas
The U.S. Army Medical Information Technology Center (USAMITC) is the information technology execution arm of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Through its sophisticated IT solutions, USAMITC provides complete lifecycle management support for AMEDD, the Military Health System and other government clients, and enables the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) to provide the best healthcare possible for U.S. soldiers.
In 2003, the USAMITC facility was remodeled. Several different divisions were located within close proximity on the two main floors of the building. Privacy became an issue and security regulations dictated the installation of a paging system throughout the three-story structure.
The LogiSon Acoustic Network was installed on all three floors of the facility, aiding in achieving the privacy required between divisions. Because it also functions as a paging system, the LogiSon Network provides USAMITC with immediate priority page notification capabilities in all areas of the building.
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