Za to opremo se zagotovi stopnja varovanja v smislu dostopa, obdelave, shranjevanja in prenosa, ki je sorazmerna z najvišjo stopnjo tajnosti podatkov, ki so bili kdaj koli shranjeni ali obdelovani (do znižanja ali odprave stopnje tajnosti v skladu z odobrenimi postopki).
This equipment shall be afforded the level of protection, in terms of access, handling, storage and transportation, commensurate with the highest classification level of information ever stored or processed (until downgraded or declassified in accordance with approved procedures).