In computer security, which one of the following means that the inform

In computer security, which one of the following means that the information in a computer system can only be accessed by authenticated parties ?

Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Reliability
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
The correct answer is (A) Confidentiality. Confidentiality in computer security ensures that information is accessible only to those individuals or systems that have been authorized to access it. This is typically achieved through authentication and authorization mechanisms.
– Confidentiality is one of the core principles of the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), which are fundamental goals of computer security.
– Authentication verifies the identity of a user or system, while authorization determines what authenticated users are allowed to do.
– Measures like encryption, access controls, and strong authentication are used to maintain confidentiality.
– (B) Integrity ensures that data is accurate, complete, and has not been tampered with or modified in an unauthorized way.
– (C) Availability ensures that systems, services, and data are accessible to authorized users when needed.
– (D) Reliability refers to the ability of a system to perform its intended function correctly and consistently over time. While related to availability and integrity, it is not the primary term for restricting access to authenticated parties.
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