Security

Attendance at the 2024 RAAINS Workshop is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and does not require a security clearance. However, the AI Applications session on Thursday 21 November will be restricted to attendees with a security clearance.

 

Workshop Badges

  • 100% ID Check is required each day.
  • Badges may be picked up and dropped off each day, and may not be taken outside of the facility.

 

Clearance Info

If you plan on attending the RAAINS 2024 Conference, please submit your clearance in one of the following two ways:

Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

In order to ensure that DISS information will be properly received and processed, please fill out the fields when adding a visit as follows:

  1. Visit Name: RAAINS; Last Name of Visitor(s) (e.g., “RAAINS; Jones, Smith”)
  2. Reason for visit: Conference
  3. Visit access: Collateral / SCI
  4. Collateral SMO Code: 3G0506
  5. POC:  RAAINS2024
  6. POC Name and Phone Number: Security Team - 781-981-4587
  7. Additional Information: "Attending RAAINS 2024"
  8. From Date: 18 November 2024
  9. To Date: 21 November 2024

Note:  

  • It is important to include RAAINS and the last name of the visitor(s) in the "Visit Name" field so our Security staff can identify the clearances that are sent for the conference.
  • If clearances are sent as a group visit on DISS, please create a new visit for any additional attendees rather than modifying an existing visit.

 

Fax (Paper Certs)

if you do not have DISS availability, please click below to download the required Security Form.

RAAINS Security Clearance Form (pdf) 

Unclassified Fax: 781-981-6718

 

Cert Verification

To inquire about whether certs have been received, email [email protected].

Note: Perm/Term Certs will not be accepted.

 

Facilities

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a secure facility. Help us maintain our security by observing the following rules during your visit.

Workshop attendees may have access to the following areas:

  • Main Lobby (upstairs reception area)
  • S2-180 and immediate surrounding area
  • Auditorium and immediate surrounding area
  • Cafeteria entrance, cafeteria, and concourse

Access to any other area of the facility requires a continuous escort by a Lincoln Laboratory employee with a white badge.

 

Personal Devices

Cell phones, smartwatches, and bags (backpacks, pocketbooks, and briefcases) are not permitted in the auditorium. Bluetooth must be disconnected from all devices. Use of cell phones will be restricted to public areas only. All other electronic devices (including cameras, recording devices, laptops, and fitness bands [e.g., Fitbit]) are not permitted in the Laboratory for this event and should be left in your automobile or hotel room. Other powered medical device use is found on our Accessibility page.

Picture taking, video/audio recording, and Bluetooth functionality are strictly prohibited while onsite at Lincoln Laboratory. Please note that picture taking is also prohibited outside of the buildings.

If you have a Medical Device, please send the required medical device information over to [email protected] as listed below:

  1. Device Make & Model
  2. Device Type (e.g., insulin pump
  3. Serial/model Number
  4. Does the device contain prohibited technology (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi, RF)? If so, specify what?
  5. Does the device communicate with your doctor’s office?
  6. Specification sheet (please attach to email)
  7. Time frame expected to be visiting MIT Lincoln Laboratory