[Kelly Crooks]

I agree that information classification helps organizations determine what level of protection and access control is required for their various types of information. I have seen this used firsthand both in my organization and the underground lab my brother works for. While my customer’s information and the organization’s financial information are important and require a more secure level of protection the information that the underground lab needs protected are much more critical and requires a much higher level of protection. My brother had to apply for a top-secret security clearance with the Department of Homeland Security. They want to make sure those who are protecting their assets can be trusted and are reliable.