CIA Triad

1 min read Last updated Tue Jun 02 2026 10:52:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A fundamental model in information security that defines the core objectives required to protect information systems.

Core objectives

Confidentiality

Ensures unauthorized parties cannot access information.

Integrity

Protects information from being modified or deleted.

Availability

Ensures information is accessible for authorized parties.

When all the objectives are met, the system is said to be secure.

Additional objectives

Included in certain cases.

Authentication

Proving that the identity of a person or device they are claiming to be. Can be thought of as integrity of identity. Covered more in its own page.

Nonrepudiation

Assurance that actions or messages cannot be denied.

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