ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
After a major DDoS attack, a company deploys redundant internet connections and load balancers to ensure continued access to its web services. Which principle of the CIA triad is being strengthened?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Availability
Redundancy and load balancing help maintain access for authorized users, supporting availability.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
These measures do not prevent unauthorized disclosure.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation is not directly addressed by these measures.
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Availability
Why this is correct
Correct. Redundancy and load balancing ensure services remain available.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
They do not ensure data accuracy or completeness.
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Access Control Fundamentals
Key term
Distributed Denial-of-service
A cyberattack where many compromised computers flood a target system with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
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.
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