Keeping information secret from unauthorized people
Confidentiality
The process of proving that you are who you claim to be
Authentication
Permissions are assigned based on a persons job or hierarchy.
RBAC
Anything that has value to an organization and needs protection.
Asset
Using 2 or more different methods to verify someones identity.
MFA (Multi-factor Authentication)
Making sure information has not been improperly changed
Integrity
This determines what an authenticated user is allowed to access or do.
Authorization
The owner of a file decides who can access it
DAC
A weakness that could potentially be exploited.
Vulnerability
A security requirement where users must provide two or more authentication factors before receiving access.
MFA
Making sure systems and data can be accessed when needed
Availability
Accounting
Access is controlled using classifications or labels rather than the owner's choice.
MAC
Something capable of causing harm to a system or organization.
Threat
A security model where the creator or owner of a resource decides who gets access.
DAC (Discretionary Access Control)
A hacker changes students' grades without permission. Which part of the CIA Triad was violated?
Integrity
Joshua enters his username, password, and verification code before logging in. What security concept is being used?
MFA / 2FA
RBAC
Brooklyn Latin has a school server with outdated software. The outdated software itself would be considered a .....
Vulnerability
A security model that uses centrally controlled classifications or security labels to determine access.
MAC (Mandatory Access Control)
A DDoS attack takes the school's website offline for six hours. Which part of the CIA Triad is primarily affected?
Availability
Mateo successfully logs into the school network but cannot open the teachers-only folder. Authentication succeeded but this part of AAA prevented access.
Authorization
A classified government document is labeled "Top Secret" and users cannot change who is allowed to access it.
MAC
A laptop contains student records, has an unpatched vulnerability, and a hacker attempts to exploit it. Identify the asset and the threat.
Asset: Laptop / Student Records
Threat: Hacker
Name all part of AAA in ORDER.
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting