Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Defense Intelligence Agency
The primary database used to verify personnel access to SCIFs outside the Department of Defense (DoD) is the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). It serves as the central system for security clearance information and access control for various government agencies and contractors.
Classified information can be stored in secure facilities known as Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), which are designed to protect sensitive data. It can also be kept on encrypted digital storage devices, secure servers, or classified networks that have restricted access. Additionally, physical documents may be stored in locked safes or vaults that meet specific security standards. All storage methods must comply with relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure the protection of the information.