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What Is the CIA Triad? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

The CIA triad is the model that sums up the three goals of information security: confidentiality (only the right people get access), integrity (information isn't altered without authorization) and availability (it's ready when needed). Every security control, from a backup to encryption, protects at least one of the three.

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