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What are the components of an object’s sensitivity label?

What are the components of an object’s sensitivity label?

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A.
A Classification Set and a single Compartment.

B.
A single classification and a single compartment.

C.
A Classification Set and user credentials.

D.
A single classification and a Compartment Set.

Explanation:
An object’s sensitivity label contains one classification and multiple categories which represent compartments
of information within a system.
When the MAC model is being used, every subject and object must have a sensitivity label, also called a
security label. It contains a classification and different categories. The classification indicates the sensitivity
level, and the categories enforce need-to-know rules.
The classifications follow a hierarchical structure, with one level being more trusted than another. However, the
categories do not follow a hierarchical scheme, because they represent compartments of information within a
system. The categories can correspond to departments (UN, Information Warfare, Treasury), projects (CRM,
AirportSecurity, 2011Budget), or management levels. In a military environment, the classifications could be top
secret, secret, confidential, and unclassified. Each classification is more trusted than the one below it. A
commercial organization might use confidential, proprietary, corporate, and sensitive. The definition of the
classification is up to the organization and should make sense for the environment in which it is used.
Incorrect Answers:
A: An object’s sensitivity label contains a single classification, not a classification set and multiple categories
(compartments), not a single compartment.
B: An object’s sensitivity label contains multiple categories (compartments), not a single compartment.
C: An object’s sensitivity label contains a single classification, not a classification set. Furthermore, an object’ssensitivity label does not contain user credentials.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 223


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