CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 524

An organization designs an inbound firewall with a fail-open configuration while implementing a website. Which of the following would the organization consider to be the highest priority?

Answer options

• A. Confidentiality
• B. Non-repudiation
• C. Availability
• D. Integrity

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The highest priority in a fail-open configuration is availability, as it ensures that the website remains accessible even if the firewall fails. While confidentiality, non-repudiation, and integrity are important aspects of security, they are secondary to maintaining access to the service during a failure.