Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0905

The Telecommunications Security Domain of information security is also concerned with the prevention and detection of the misuse or abuse of systems, which poses a threat to the tenets of:

A. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Entity (C.I.E.).
B. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authenticity (C.I.A.).
C. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (C.I.A.).
D. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Liability (C.I.L.).

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The CIA acronym stands for Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.
“Confidentiality, Integrity and Entity (CIE)” is incorrect. “Entity” is not part of the telecommunications domain definition.
“Confidentiality, Integrity and Authenticity (CIA)” is incorrect. While authenticity is included in the telecommunications domain, CIA is the acronym for confidentiality, integrity and availability.
“Confidentiality, Integrity, and Liability (CIL)” is incorrect. Liability is not part of the telecommunications domain definition.
References: CBK, pp. 407 -408