CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #630
Which principle of the CIA Triad ensures that information is only accessible to authorized individuals or entities?
The correct answer is D. Confidentiality. The CIA Triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized individuals or entities, protecting it from unauthorized disclosure. Authentication (B) is a mechanism used to enforce…
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Which principle of the CIA Triad ensures that information is only accessible to authorized individuals or entities?
Options
- AAvailability
- BAuthentication
- CIntegrity
- DConfidentiality
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A6% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D89% (32)
Explanation
The CIA Triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized individuals or entities, protecting it from unauthorized disclosure. Authentication (B) is a mechanism used to enforce confidentiality but is not one of the three CIA pillars. Integrity (C) addresses data accuracy, and Availability (A) ensures systems and data are accessible when needed.
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