Traffic Light Protocol. What is it?

• A. A risk scoring system
• B. A patch deployment protocol
• C. A set of designations employing four colors (Red, Amber, Green, White) used to ensure that sensitive information is shared with the correct audience
• D. A device authentication protocol

Answer: (C)

Traffic Light Protocol is a framework for sharing sensitive information using color-coded designations to control who can see and redistribute it. The four colors guide distribution: Red means the information stays within a very small, trusted circle and should not be redistributed; Amber allows sharing with trusted parties who need to know, but not publicly; Green broadens sharing to a wider community of interest while still keeping it within a defined group; White indicates the information can be shared with the public. This system helps balance collaboration with protection by clearly signaling who may access the details. It isn’t about risk scoring, patch deployment, or device authentication.