CIA Triad

The CIA triad is considered the foundation of information security and is used by cybersecurity experts every day. They stand for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.


Confidentiality is the preservation of authorized restrictions for certain information such as private information and proprietary information


Integrity is stopping improper information from modification or destruction


Availability is the allowing of timely and reliable access to autorized information


Security controls are the actual practical techniques tjat are used to enforce the three principles of CIA


CIA Triad Quiz

Green is correct

Red is incorrect

Good luck!

Question 1: What is the CIA Triad considered as ?

Question 2: Which of these principles are more important?

Question 3: Is backup power an example of availability or integrity?

Question 4: Is encryption a control for confidentiality or integrity?

Question 5: Is file hash verification part of integrity or availability?



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