Security Label

An assigned classification or sensitivity level used in security models to determine the level of security required to protect an object and prevent unauthorized access. Information representing the sensitivity of a subject or object, such as UNCLASSIFIED or its hierarchical classification (CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, TOP SECRET) together with any applicable nonhierarchical security categories (e. g. , sensitive compartmented information, critical nuclear weapon design information). Piece of information that represents the sensitivity of a subject or object, such as its hierarchical classification (CONFIDENTIAL,