CIA Triad

CIA Triad Definition

CIA Triad

These are the core principles that guide the implementation of security.

CIA Triad
Confidentiality
Availability
Integrity

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Definition
  • [i] Confidentiality) - (definition:: Preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information) - (subject:: Cybersecurity

Integrity

Integrity Definition
  • [i] Integrity) - (definition:: Guarding against improper information modification or destruction and ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity) - (subject:: Cybersecurity

Availability

Availability Definition
  • [i] Availability) - (definition:: Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information) - (subject:: Cybersecurity