Which term defines the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data?

• A. Security Objectives
• B. Access Control
• C. Forensics Analysis
• D. Failed Login Attempts

Answer: (A)

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are the security objectives that guide how data should be protected. This trio, known as the CIA triad, defines three core goals: keep data secret from unauthorized users, ensure data remains accurate and unaltered, and make sure data and systems are accessible when needed. The term that defines these goals is security objectives, because it captures the overarching protection targets for data. Access control is about enforcing who can access resources, but it doesn’t define all three properties. Forensics analysis relates to investigating incidents after they occur, and failed login attempts are indicators or events, not definitions of the protection goals.