The environment described is pretty standard for SCIF/SAPs. The White House has different rules, primarily because some of the people there are Too Important™ t

The environment described is pretty standard for SCIF/SAPs. The White House has different rules, primarily because some of the people there are Too Important™ to be bothered. The one time I got to visit the White House I got a tour of the situation room I was physically uncomfortable about the fact that I was allowed to bring my phone even though there wasn't a meeting in progress (though I did get to spin around in Obama's chair so I got over my discomfort).