The CIA TRIAD

The CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) triad is a model that is used to guide the design and implementation of information security systems. It consists of three key elements:

 


1.     Confidentiality: This refers to the protection of sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure. This includes controlling access to data and ensuring that only authorized individuals can access or view sensitive information.

 

2.     Integrity: This refers to the protection of data and systems from unauthorized modification or destruction. This includes ensuring that data is accurate and complete and that systems are not tampered with or compromised.

 

3.     Availability: This refers to the ability of authorized users to access data and systems when they need to. This includes ensuring that systems are reliable and that data is easily accessible to those who need it.

 

The CIA triad is used as a framework to guide the development of security controls and policies. It helps ensure that an organization's security efforts are comprehensive and well-rounded, rather than focusing on just one aspect of security. The model is used by organizations to prioritize and implement measures to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of their data and assets.