The CIA Triad and the Role of Authentication and Authorization in Information Security

BLUF: The CIA triad is a foundational security model that balances Confidentiality (privacy), Integrity (data accuracy), and Availability (reliable access) to protect organizational data. Effective implementation of this model relies on the distinction between Authentication, which verifies a user’s identity, and Authorization, which defines their specific permissions.  Confidentiality: Protecting Sensitive Information from Unauthorized Access The CIA…