FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 1 Foundational Cybersecurity Concepts Practice Question
A company mandates that all sensitive corporate documents stored on cloud storage must be encrypted both while being uploaded over the internet and while sitting at rest on the storage servers. Which security triad pillars are primarily satisfied by this measure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Confidentiality across all states of data (transit and rest)
Encryption protects data confidentiality during transit and at rest, ensuring unauthorized parties cannot read it.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Confidentiality across all states of data (transit and rest)
Why this is correct
Encryption ensures confidentiality whether data is moving or stored.
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Availability and Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Encryption addresses data secrecy, not uptime or proof of origin.
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Authenticity and Authorization
Why it's wrong here
Authentication verifies identity, and authorization determines permissions, neither of which encryption directly provides.
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Confidentiality and Integrity
Why it's wrong here
While integrity can be tied to authenticated encryption modes, confidentiality is the primary direct goal of encryption at rest and in transit.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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