In order to receive and store classified information, facilities must be granted a Facility Clearance (FCL) and have _________________.

• A. Approved safeguarding capabilities
• B. Approved security training
• C. On-site security personnel
• D. A vault

Answer: (A)

Receiving and storing classified information requires more than just a Facility Clearance—it requires proven protection through approved safeguarding capabilities. This means the facility has demonstrated, and the agency has reviewed and authorized, a complete set of measures to guard, handle, store, and destroy classified material. These safeguards cover the right mix of physical protections, procedural controls, and administrative practices to prevent disclosure or loss, regardless of specific equipment. While elements like training, on-site security personnel, or a vault can be part of safeguarding, they are not universally required on their own; what matters is that the overall safeguarding capabilities have been approved as adequate for protecting classified information.