Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET)Cybersecurity FundamentalsEasy
A security engineer is designing a secure communication channel between two servers in different geographical locations. They need to ensure that the data exchanged between these servers cannot be intercepted and read by unauthorized parties. Which cybersecurity principle is the engineer primarily trying to uphold?
- AConfidentiality
- BIntegrity
- CNon-repudiation
- DAvailability
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Confidentiality
The primary goal of preventing data from being intercepted and read by unauthorized parties is to maintain the confidentiality of the data.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Integrity ensures that data has not been altered by unauthorized means.
- C. Non-repudiation prevents an entity from denying an action it has performed.
- D. Availability ensures that systems and data are accessible when needed.
Confidentiality
The principle of ensuring that information is accessed only by authorized individuals or systems, preventing unauthorized disclosure.
- Often achieved through encryption, access controls, and data classification.
- A core component of the CIA Triad.
- Protects sensitive data from being read or seen by those without permission.
Memory trick: CIA: Keep it Secret, Safe, and Always Ready.