CIA Triad Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Review
1: Introduction and Fundamental Principles “Week 2: The CIA Triad”
The three core principles designed to guide information security policies and procedures:
Confidentiality: Ensures that information is accessible only to those authorized to have access, thereby protecting sensitive data from unauthorized entities.
Integrity: Assures that information is trustworthy and accurate, and that it has not been improperly modified, whether by accident or maliciously.
Availability: Guarantees that authorized users have reliable access to information and resources when needed, ensuring that systems and data are accessible for legitimate users.
These principles form the cornerstone of security practices and are essential in safeguarding an organization’s information assets.