Classified information shall be transmitted and received in an authorized manner which ensures that evidence of tampering can be detected, inadvertent access can be precluded, and that provides timely delivery to the intended recipient.

Classified information shall be transmitted and received in an authorized manner which ensures that evidence of tampering can be detected, inadvertent access can be precluded, and that provides timely delivery to the intended recipient.

• A. Transmitted and received in an authorized manner which ensures tamper evidence, inadvertent access precluded, and timely delivery to the intended recipient
• B. Transmitted and received in any manner as long as encryption is used
• C. Transmission is allowed via any channel as long as the recipient has clearance
• D. Tamper evidence is not required as long as the recipient signs for the package

Answer: (A)

When handling classified information, the transmission and receipt must occur through an authorized method that includes safeguards for tamper detection, prevents inadvertent access, and ensures timely delivery to the intended recipient. The best choice states these safeguards explicitly: transmission and receipt in an authorized manner, tamper evidence, preclusion of inadvertent access, and timely delivery to the intended recipient. Encryption by itself does not guarantee that the channel is authorized, that tampering will be detected in transit, or that delivery will be to the correct person in a timely way. Allowing any channel as long as the recipient has clearance ignores the necessity of an authorized method and tamper-evident handling. Similarly, relying only on the recipient’s clearance or on a sign-for acknowledgment does not provide tamper evidence or prevent inadvertent access; those elements are essential parts of the secure handling process.

When handling classified information, the transmission and receipt must occur through an authorized method that includes safeguards for tamper detection, prevents inadvertent access, and ensures timely delivery to the intended recipient. The best choice states these safeguards explicitly: transmission and receipt in an authorized manner, tamper evidence, preclusion of inadvertent access, and timely delivery to the intended recipient. Encryption by itself does not guarantee that the channel is authorized, that tampering will be detected in transit, or that delivery will be to the correct person in a timely way. Allowing any channel as long as the recipient has clearance ignores the necessity of an authorized method and tamper-evident handling. Similarly, relying only on the recipient’s clearance or on a sign-for acknowledgment does not provide tamper evidence or prevent inadvertent access; those elements are essential parts of the secure handling process.