Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 199

Which of the following is one of the fundamental principles of information security?

Answer options

• A. Accountability
• B. Accessibility
• C. Confidentiality
• D. Connectivity

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Confidentiality is a key principle of information security, ensuring that sensitive information is accessible only to those authorized to have access. Accountability and accessibility are important but do not specifically address the protection of information from unauthorized access, while connectivity is not a principle of information security.