Comtech Proprietary Level 2 is applied to information assets that are classified as Comtech Confidential or Sensitive by the Business Unit Owner. This may include low-level financial data, source code for internal tools, salary information, customer information, internal sales reports, and some employee information. Below is a summary of the instructions for labeling and handling.
Marking guidelines for information in hard copy or electronic form: Information of this proprietary level that contains information classified as “Sensitive” or "Comtech Confidential” will be plainly identified in the footer of each page as Proprietary Level 2.
Accessibility: Media must be kept from view of unauthorized individuals. Documents or other media should not be left in view on computer screens, desks, or tabletops. When not in use, they should be stored out of plain sight. When removable media (e.g., thumb drives or CDs) or email is used to store or transmit this level of information, encryption is recommended. Care should be taken that distribution is only to the intended recipients.
Retention: Based on required business need and applicable laws and regulations, the information asset owner will determine the retention period for all media.
External Distribution: Media containing proprietary information of this level should be delivered directly and may require signature of receipt using approved carriers.
Electronic Distribution: Media containing proprietary information of this level should be encrypted however it is not required.
Disposal: When electronic media or printed media containing Telecommunication Systems Inc. and/or Comtech proprietary information are no longer needed and any applicable retention period has lapsed, the data should be electronically deleted or physically destroyed. All Proprietary Level 2 printed media must be shredded or securely disposed of.
On February 23, 2016, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. was acquired by Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (“Comtech”). TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
