SSCP · Question #993
What are the three FUNDAMENTAL principles of security?
The correct answer is B. Confidentiality, integrity and availability. The three fundamental principles of information security are collectively known as the CIA Triad: Confidentiality (ensuring information is accessible only to those authorized to have access), Integrity (ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information and processing…
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What are the three FUNDAMENTAL principles of security?
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- AAccountability, confidentiality and integrity
- BConfidentiality, integrity and availability
- CIntegrity, availability and accountability
- DAvailability, accountability and confidentiality
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A2% (1)
- B91% (41)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
The three fundamental principles of information security are collectively known as the CIA Triad: Confidentiality (ensuring information is accessible only to those authorized to have access), Integrity (ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information and processing methods), and Availability (ensuring that authorized users have access to information and associated assets when required). This triad is the foundation of virtually all security frameworks and policies, including ISO 27001, NIST, and CISSP curriculum. Accountability is an important security concept but is not part of the core triad.
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