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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are core components of…
Which TWO of the following are core components of the CIA triad?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are the three core principles. Authentication and Non-repudiation are additional security goals.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is part of identity management, not the CIA triad.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation is a separate security service.
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Confidentiality
Why this is correct
Confidentiality is one of the three CIA triad components.
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Authorization
Why it's wrong here
Authorization is access control, not part of CIA triad.
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Availability
Why this is correct
Availability is a core component of the CIA triad.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Integrity
Integrity is the assurance that data has not been altered or tampered with in an unauthorized way, preserving its accuracy and consistency from source to destination.
Key term
CIA triad
The CIA triad is a foundational security model that guides organizations in protecting data through confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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