CIA Triad

What does the “C” in the CIA Triad stand for? For each question, select the best answer from the choices provided.

• Control

• Confidentiality

• Compliance

• Connectivity

Which of the following best describes "Integrity" in the CIA Triad? For each question, select the best answer from the choices provided.

• Ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to data

• Protecting data from unauthorized modifications

• Making sure data is available when needed

• Encrypting data for secure transmission

Which of the following is a primary goal of the CIA Triad's Availability principle?

• Ensuring data is only accessible by authorized personnel

• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of data

• Preventing data from being altered or tampered with

• Ensuring that data and systems are accessible when needed

If an organization's website experiences a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, which part of the CIA Triad is primarily affected?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• None of the above

Which of the following describes a violation of confidentiality?

• A hacker changes financial records in a database

• An employee is unable to access critical files due to a system crash

• A phishing attack exposes sensitive user data

• A backup server restores outdated information

What tool can help maintain the integrity of a file by detecting unauthorized changes?

• Firewall

• Backup server

• Hash function

• Encryption key

Why is balancing confidentiality, integrity, and availability important in a cybersecurity strategy?

• It ensures that systems are difficult to access

• It reduces costs associated with maintaining security systems

• It provides a holistic approach to securing data

• It allows users to bypass security protocols when necessary

Which element of the CIA Triad would be the most critical in a hospital system where medical records must be both accurate and available to doctors during emergencies?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability