CompTIA Security+ IT Security Fundamentals

A. Ensuring information is always available
B. Preventing unauthorized access to data
C. Validating the accuracy of information
D. Allowing all users to modify data freely

Which of the following best describes the purpose of confidentiality?

Define Confidentiality in the context of cybersecurity.

Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is accessed only by authorized individuals and not disclosed to unauthorized entities.

What are two key technologies used to maintain confidentiality?

Access Controls and Encryption

What is the purpose of data classification in confidentiality?

To categorize data based on sensitivity and the potential impact of unauthorized access or disclosure.