SCI or Sensitive Compartmented Information is a classification used to protect classified information by restricting access to individuals who are specifically authorized. It is not aimed at facilitating public communication or managing health information but strictly deals with national security.
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) refers to a classification that is used to control access to classified information that goes beyond top secret. SCI is protected information that is segregated into specialized compartments for extra security measures. This ensures that only those who have been given specific authorization can have access to this information. It does not facilitate international communication, ensure public access to government information, or manage public healthcare information. Instead, its function is similar to the content obscured by the black marks in the CIA document shown in Figure 15.14, where information released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) can still be redacted for security reasons. SCI is, therefore, essential in safeguarding national security by preventing sensitive intelligence from being disseminated outside of controlled channels.