Cybersecurity · Introduction to Cybersecurity
The CIA Triad
Use confidentiality, integrity, and availability to describe what security protects.
2 min micro-lessonLearning objective
What you will understand
Describe the key ideas behind “The CIA Triad” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Availability
Try it
Apply the CIA triad to a student records system.
Quick recap
Use confidentiality, integrity, and availability to describe what security protects.
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