What is the CIA Triad?

This lesson looks at the CIA triad, which is an essential component of cybersecurity. You'll learn about the three tenants of the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—and how they can be used to secure your environments.

Intended Audience

This lesson is intended for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of risk management in an information security context.

Prerequisites

We recommend taking this lesson as part of the IT Security Fundamentals course.