CSSLP Question #223: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Availability. The three fundamental principles of information security are Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, commonly known as the CIA triad.

Secure Software Concepts

Question

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

Options

APrivacy
BAvailability
CIntegrity
DConfidentiality

Explanation

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

Common mistakes.

A. Privacy is related to information security but is a distinct concept focusing on the rights of individuals regarding their personal data, whereas the CIA triad are the fundamental security objectives for all information.

Concept tested. CIA Triad of Information Security

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/get-started-security-fundamentals#confidentiality-integrity-and-availability-the-cia-triad

Topics

#CIA Triad#Confidentiality#Integrity#Availability

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