ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A security analyst is implementing a solution to ensure that data transmitted between two servers cannot be read by unauthorized parties. Which security principle is the analyst primarily addressing?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality ensures that data is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals or systems. Encryption is a key mechanism to protect confidentiality of data in transit.
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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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity deals with accuracy and completeness, not preventing unauthorized reading.
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Confidentiality
Why this is correct
Correct. Encryption protects confidentiality by preventing unauthorized disclosure.
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability ensures systems are accessible when needed, not confidentiality.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication verifies identity, not the protection of data from disclosure.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting readable data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
Key term
Confidentiality
Confidentiality means keeping sensitive information secret and accessible only to authorized people or systems.
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