Software, ContinuedLevel IILevel IIIElectronicmedia securitySecuritycontrolsLevel II data is unclassified data that requires special protection. To assureprotection for processing Level II data, the Navy established the limitedautomated information system access security mode. A system or networkoperating in the limited access security mode restricts the access to data onlyto individuals who by their job function have a need to access theinformation.Level III does not require the safeguards of Level I or Level II data. It doeshowever, require proper handling to make sure that data is not lost ordestroyed.Computer systems and their associated peripherals require control andsafeguarding at all times. This protection includes the disks, diskettes, diskdrives, monitors, printer ribbons, and generated hard copies. In general, thetwo types of electronic media are working copy media and finished media.WORKING COPY MEDIA: Working copy media is temporary information.It stays within the confines and control of your activity. After creating aworking copy, retain it for 180 days before destruction. Examples ofworking copy media are information used and updated at frequent intervals.FINISHED MEDIA: Finished media is permanent information. It can bereleased to other commands and activities. Finished media containsinformation that does not change or is pertinent for more than 180 days.Date and mark classified electronic media when you create it. Assign disksclassified Secret or Top Secret a sequential identification number to maketracking them easier. Control electronic media in the same mannerprescribed for classified material. Protect electronic media according to thehighest classification ever recorded on the disk. For media classified TopSecret or Secret, maintain a master list including the overall securityclassification and the identification number permanently assigned to the disk.Continued on next page8-10
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