ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
An organization implements encryption for data at rest and in transit. Which principle of the CIA triad is primarily being addressed?
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
Encryption ensures data is not readable by unauthorized parties, thereby protecting confidentiality.
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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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation ensures an action cannot be denied; encryption alone does not provide this.
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability ensures systems are accessible; encryption does not directly address availability.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity ensures data is not altered; encryption alone does not guarantee integrity.
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Confidentiality
Why this is correct
Correct. Encryption protects data from unauthorized disclosure.
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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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