ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
An organization is developing a security policy. Which TWO of the following are core components of the CIA triad?
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Why each option matters
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Confidentiality
The CIA triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Authentication and Non-repudiation are related but not part of the core triad.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Confidentiality
Why this is correct
Correct. Confidentiality is a core CIA principle.
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Integrity
Why this is correct
Correct. Integrity is a core CIA principle.
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Authorization
Why it's wrong here
Authorization is about access control, not a CIA principle.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is a separate concept, not part of the triad.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation is related but not a core CIA principle.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Confidentiality
Confidentiality means keeping sensitive information secret and accessible only to authorized people or systems.
Key term
Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying that someone or something is who or what it claims to be before granting access to a system or resource.
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