As the classification level increases, the required safeguarding measures:

• A. Increase
• B. Decrease
• C. Remain the same
• D. Become optional

Answer: (A)

As information becomes more sensitive, safeguarding must tighten to prevent disclosure, tampering, or loss. Higher classification means more stringent protection is needed, so the required safeguarding measures increase. This includes stricter access controls (need-to-know and role-based access), stronger physical and procedural security for handling and storage, encryption for transmission and at rest, more thorough monitoring and auditing, and robust disposal practices. There may also be additional controls like dual-control, enhanced personnel screening, and tighter compartmentalization. If safeguards didn’t rise with higher classification, or if they were optional, the heightened risk would not be adequately mitigated.