Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) CybersecuritySecurity PrinciplesEasy
A small non-profit organization is concerned about protecting donor information and financial records. They want to ensure that only authorized personnel can view this sensitive data. Which security principle are they primarily trying to uphold?
- ANon-repudiation
- BIntegrity
- CConfidentiality
- DAvailability
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Confidentiality
Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is accessed only by authorized individuals. Protecting donor information from unauthorized viewing directly addresses this principle.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Non-repudiation ensures that an action or event cannot be denied by the perpetrator.
- B. Integrity focuses on preventing unauthorized modification of data.
- D. Availability focuses on ensuring that systems and data are accessible when needed.
Confidentiality
The security principle that ensures information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals, entities, or processes.
- Part of the CIA Triad.
- Protects sensitive data from unauthorized viewing.
- Often implemented through access controls, encryption, and data classification.
Memory trick: CIA: C for 'Can't see it', I for 'Intact', A for 'Always there'