CISSP – Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) — Question 47

You are responsible for network and information security at a metropolitan police station. The most important concern is that unauthorized parties are not able to access data. What is this called?

Answer options

• A. Availability
• B. Encryption
• C. Integrity
• D. Confidentiality

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Confidentiality, as it refers to protecting information from unauthorized access. Availability focuses on ensuring data is accessible when needed, encryption deals with encoding data for security, and integrity relates to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of data.