CIA Triad

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What does the “C” in the CIA Triad stand for? Options: Control, Compliance, Connectivity

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Confidentiality

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Which of the following best describes "Integrity" in the CIA Triad? Options: Ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to data, Protecting data from unauthorized modifications, Making sure data is available when needed, Encrypting data for secure transmission

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Protecting data from unauthorized modifications

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Which of the following is a primary goal of the CIA Triad's Availability principle? Ensuring data is only accessible by authorized personnel, Verifying the accuracy and completeness of data, Preventing data from being altered or tampered with, Ensuring that data and systems are accessible when needed

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Ensuring that data and systems are accessible when needed

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If an organization's website experiences a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, which part of the CIA Triad is primarily affected?

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Availability

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Which of the following describes a violation of confidentiality? A hacker changes financial records in a database, An employee is unable to access critical files due to a system crash, A phishing attack exposes sensitive user data, A backup server restores outdated information

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A phishing attack exposes sensitive user data

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What tool can help maintain the integrity of a file by detecting unauthorized changes?

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Hash function

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Why is balancing confidentiality, integrity, and availability important in a cybersecurity strategy?

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It provides a holistic approach to securing data.

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Which element of the CIA Triad is most critical in a hospital system where medical records must be both accurate and available to doctors during emergencies? Options: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

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Availability