Access to all Starfleet data is highly regulated. A standard
set of access levels have been programmed into the computer cores of all ships in order to stop
any undesired access to confidential data.
Security levels are also variable, and task-specific. Certain areas of the ship are restricted to
unauthorized personnel, regardless of security level. Security levels can also be raised, lowered,
or revoked by Command personnel.
Security levels in use aboard the New Orleans class are:
Level 10 – Captain and Above
Level 9 – First Officer
Level 8 - Commander
Level 7 – Lt. Commander
Level 6 – Lieutenant
Level 5 – Lt. Junior Grade
Level 4 - Ensign
Level 3 – Non-Commissioned Crew
Level 2 – Civilian Personnel
Level 1 – Open Access (Read Only)
Note: Security Levels beyond current rank can and are bestowed where, when and to whom they are
necessary. Often, members of the ship's senior staff are granted higher levels of access due to
their position. High-ranking staff in the tactical department, for instance, have access to key
data regarding the ship's defenses. Medical staff have access to crew personnel reports and
medical information. Aside from the command crew, the Operations Manager and Chief Engineer
perhaps have the most unrestricted access to ship's files due to the responsibilities that come
with their positions. All levels, however, are by default not allowed to access files marked
private or files marked with specific eyes-only designations, such as Top Secret and so forth.
Access logs are maintained by the main computer to monitor usage and possible abuse of access
privileges.
The main computer grants access based on a battery of checks to the individual user, including
face and voice recognition in conjunction with a vocal code as an added level of security for
access to certain files.