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CGRC · Question #569

Which of the following concepts represent the three fundamental principles of information security? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three. Response:

The correct answer is B. Integrity C. Availability D. Confidentiality. The three fundamental principles of information security are Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, collectively known as the CIA Triad.

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Question

Which of the following concepts represent the three fundamental principles of information security? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three. Response:

Options

  • APrivacy
  • BIntegrity
  • CAvailability
  • DConfidentiality

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    95% (36)

Why each option

The three fundamental principles of information security are Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, collectively known as the CIA Triad.

APrivacy

Privacy is a related but distinct concept focused on the appropriate collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, and is not one of the three core principles of the CIA Triad.

BIntegrityCorrect

Integrity ensures that information remains accurate, complete, and protected from unauthorized modification or destruction throughout its lifecycle.

CAvailabilityCorrect

Availability ensures that authorized users have timely and reliable access to information and information systems when needed.

DConfidentialityCorrect

Confidentiality ensures that information is protected from unauthorized access, disclosure, or interception by preventing its exposure to individuals, entities, or processes not authorized to possess it.

Concept tested: CIA Triad principles

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/confidentiality-integrity-and-availability-cia

Topics

#Information Security Principles#Confidentiality#Integrity#Availability

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