What is the process called that reviews compromised classified information to decide whether it should be declassified or downgraded and to identify measures to prevent threats?

• A. Classification Review
• B. Declassification Evaluation
• C. Security Review
• D. Clearance Review

Answer: (A)

The process is classification review. When information has been compromised, a classification review reevaluates its sensitivity to determine if it should be downgraded or declassified and also identifies safeguards to prevent future threats. This approach covers both changing the protection level and implementing measures such as redactions, access controls, or additional security controls to reduce risk.

Declassification evaluation focuses specifically on deciding whether to remove classification, which is narrower than what the question describes. Security review is a broader term about overall security posture and not necessarily about changing an item's classification. Clearance review relates to an individual’s access authorization rather than the status of information itself.