Cyber security objective definitions

Confidentiality

Confidentiality

Refers to protecting information from unauthorised access and disclosure. E.g. Criminals steals a customers username, passwords, credit card information

Integrity

Refers to protecting information from unauthorised modification.

E.g. Someone alters payroll information or a proposed product design

Availiabilty

Refers to preventing disruption in how information is accessed

E.g. Your customers are unable to access your online services

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, devices, and data from unauthorised access or criminal activity and is also the practice of maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information