ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A company uses redundant servers and automated failover to ensure that its website remains accessible during a server outage. Which principle of the CIA triad is being addressed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Availability
Redundancy and failover ensure that authorized users can access systems when needed, which is availability.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation is not part of the CIA triad.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity ensures data accuracy; failover does not prevent data modification.
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Availability
Why this is correct
Redundancy and failover increase system uptime, ensuring availability.
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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Confidentiality prevents unauthorized disclosure; redundancy does not directly address that.
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Access Control Fundamentals
Key term
Confidentiality Integrity and Availability
The CIA Triad is a foundational security model that ensures data is kept secret, unaltered, and accessible when needed.
Key term
CIA triad
The CIA triad is a foundational security model that guides organizations in protecting data through confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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