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What are the main goals of an information security program? (Choose all that apply)

The correct answer is B. Confidentiality C. Availability D. Integrity of data. The main goals of an information security program are to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA triad) of data and systems.

Submitted by andres_qro· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

Question

What are the main goals of an information security program? (Choose all that apply)

Options

  • AComplete Security
  • BConfidentiality
  • CAvailability
  • DIntegrity of data
  • EEase of Use

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    93% (27)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

The main goals of an information security program are to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA triad) of data and systems.

AComplete Security

Complete Security is an unachievable goal in information security, as all risks cannot be entirely eliminated.

BConfidentialityCorrect

Confidentiality ensures that information is accessible only to authorized individuals, protecting it from unauthorized disclosure.

CAvailabilityCorrect

Availability ensures that authorized users can access information and resources when they are needed, preventing disruption of services.

DIntegrity of dataCorrect

Integrity of data ensures that information remains accurate, complete, and protected from unauthorized modification or destruction.

EEase of Use

While ease of use is a desirable design principle, it is a secondary consideration often balanced against security requirements and is not one of the fundamental pillars of information security itself.

Concept tested: CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/confidentiality-integrity-availability

Topics

#Information Security Goals#CIA Triad#Confidentiality#Integrity#Availability

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