IT SecurityQuestion 61 of 100
What are the three core principles of the classic information security 'CIA triad'?
a.Control, Isolation, Access
b.Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
c.Cryptography, Identity, Authorization
d.Compliance, Inspection, Auditing
Explanation
The CIA triad stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Confidentiality keeps data private, integrity ensures data is accurate and unaltered, and availability ensures systems and data are accessible when needed. These principles guide most security decisions.
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