Which aspect of the CIA Triad focuses on ensuring that the information is accessible when it is needed?

The correct answer is C. Availability. The CIA Triad consists of three core principles: Confidentiality (preventing unauthorized disclosure of data), Integrity (ensuring data is accurate and unaltered), and Availability (ensuring systems and data are accessible to authorized users when needed). Availability is…

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AConfidentiality
BIntegrity
CAvailability
DAuthentication

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A
5% (2)
B
7% (3)
C
86% (38)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The CIA Triad consists of three core principles: Confidentiality (preventing unauthorized disclosure of data), Integrity (ensuring data is accurate and unaltered), and Availability (ensuring systems and data are accessible to authorized users when needed). Availability is achieved through redundancy, failover systems, and uptime guarantees. Authentication is not part of the CIA Triad - it is a separate security control used to verify identity.

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