Which of the following is a key threat that violates the confidentiality…
2023
Which of the following is a key threat that violates the confidentiality aspect of the CIA triad ?
- A.
ARP poisoning
- B.
Data backup failure
- C.
Denial-of-Service attack
- D.
Packet sniffing
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Correct answer: D
The correct answer is D (Packet sniffing). Confidentiality ensures that unauthorized individuals cannot access sensitive data. Packet sniffing involves intercepting and viewing data packets traveling across a network, which directly exposes private information to unauthorized attackers, thereby violating confidentiality.