Which of the following is a core principle of the CIA triad?

The correct answer is A. Confidentiality. Confidentiality is one of the three pillars of the CIA triad, alongside Integrity and Availability - a foundational security framework that defines the core objectives of any information security program. Authentication (B) is a security mechanism used to verify identity, but it'

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AConfidentiality
BAuthentication
CNon-repudiation
DScalability

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(26 responses)

A
88% (23)
C
8% (2)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Confidentiality is one of the three pillars of the CIA triad, alongside Integrity and Availability - a foundational security framework that defines the core objectives of any information security program. Authentication (B) is a security mechanism used to verify identity, but it's not part of the triad itself. Non-repudiation (C) is a related security concept (ensuring actions can't be denied) but belongs to separate security models. Scalability (D) is a systems design concern, not a security principle at all.

Memory tip: The acronym spells out CIA - think of it like the spy agency that keeps secrets (Confidentiality), ensures information isn't tampered with (Integrity), and is always reachable when needed (Availability).

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