> So what's the significance of pointing out that a SCIF is a place and not a network?
It was a confusing Apples Vs. Oranges comparison. A SCIF and Signal were contrasted with one another, like they were providing the same or similar facilities.
There are permissible chat applications that support Top Secret tier information which is actually akin to Signal (e.g. JWICS, DCS, platforms). A SCIF is a secure place, you still need communications technology to get information to and from different remote secure locations inc. SCIFs to even hold those meetings.
It was a confusing Apples Vs. Oranges comparison. A SCIF and Signal were contrasted with one another, like they were providing the same or similar facilities.
There are permissible chat applications that support Top Secret tier information which is actually akin to Signal (e.g. JWICS, DCS, platforms). A SCIF is a secure place, you still need communications technology to get information to and from different remote secure locations inc. SCIFs to even hold those meetings.