Browsing 6 concepts
The state in which an individual's personal information and activities cannot be attributed to that individual. Anonymity is a privacy-preserving security service that protects personal identity in digital systems and online communications.
The process of verifying the claimed identity of a user, device, or other entity in an information system, often as a prerequisite for granting access to resources. Authentication is a foundational security service that supports access control and accountability.
The property of being accessible and usable upon demand by an authorised entity. Availability ensures that information systems and the data they hold are accessible to authorised users when required, forming the third pillar of the CIA triad.
The property that information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorised individuals, entities, or processes. Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to those authorised to have access, and is a core pillar of information security alongside Integrity and Availability.
The property of accuracy and completeness of assets. Integrity ensures that information and systems are not modified in an unauthorised or undetected manner, preserving the trustworthiness and correctness of data throughout its lifecycle.
The assurance that someone cannot deny the validity of something, providing protection against an individual falsely denying having performed a particular action. NonRepudiation is enforced through cryptographic mechanisms such as digital signatures and audit logs.
