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MENTAL MODEL · M6542

CIA Triad

CIA Triad
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

The three core principles of information security: C (Confidentiality): ensuring information is accessed only by authorized personnel; I (Integrity): ensuring information is not modified by unauthorized parties; A (Availability): ensuring authorized users have timely access to information.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Balance the triangle for comprehensive protection. Any security measure needs to strike a balance among these three dimensions. Overemphasizing confidentiality may affect availability, while overemphasizing availability may reduce security. The CIA Triad provides a basic framework for evaluating security solutions.

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Based on the balance of three security attributes. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability constrain each other; measures must be weighed and cannot be extreme in one dimension.

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