Which classification level sits between Unclassified and Secret in most common schemes?

Which classification level sits between Unclassified and Secret in most common schemes?

• A. Public
• B. Restricted
• C. Confidential
• D. Top Secret

Answer: (C)

Security classifications are arranged by how sensitive the information is and what harm could come from its exposure. The common ladder goes Unclassified, Confidential, Secret, Top Secret. Information marked Confidential is protected because its release could cause damage, but it’s less severe than Secret. That makes it the level that sits between Unclassified and Secret. Public isn’t an official classification in this scheme, and Top Secret sits above Secret, not between Unclassified and Secret. So Confidential is the correct choice.

Security classifications are arranged by how sensitive the information is and what harm could come from its exposure. The common ladder goes Unclassified, Confidential, Secret, Top Secret. Information marked Confidential is protected because its release could cause damage, but it’s less severe than Secret. That makes it the level that sits between Unclassified and Secret. Public isn’t an official classification in this scheme, and Top Secret sits above Secret, not between Unclassified and Secret. So Confidential is the correct choice.