ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
An organization encrypts all sensitive data at rest and in transit. Which principle of the CIA triad is primarily being addressed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Confidentiality
Encryption protects data from unauthorized disclosure, directly supporting confidentiality.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Encryption does not directly ensure availability.
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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
Encryption primarily protects confidentiality, not integrity.
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Confidentiality
Why this is correct
Encryption prevents unauthorized access to data.
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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
Confidentiality
Confidentiality means keeping sensitive information secret and accessible only to authorized people or systems.
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