Client files can only be accessed by employees who need to know the information and have specified roles in the company. Which of the following best describes this security concept?

The correct answer is B. Confidentiality. The scenario described, where client files are only accessible to employees who "need to know" the information, reflects the concept of confidentiality. Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is only accessible to those who are authorized to view it, preventing…

Submitted by daniela_cl· Mar 6, 2026General security concepts

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Options

AAvailability
BConfidentiality
CIntegrity
DNon-repudiation

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A
3% (1)
B
88% (30)
C
3% (1)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

The scenario described, where client files are only accessible to employees who "need to know" the information, reflects the concept of confidentiality. Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is only accessible to those who are authorized to view it, preventing unauthorized Availability ensures that data is accessible when needed but doesn't focus on restricting access. Integrity ensures that data remains accurate and unaltered but doesn't pertain to access control. Non-repudiation ensures that actions cannot be denied after they are performed, but this concept is unrelated to access control.

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