Part1: The CIA Triad establishes the security objectives and is necessary for designing the security policy for an organisation. A weakness in any of the pillars of the CIA triad renders the organisation vulnerable to cyber threats. In this assessment, for a selected organisation, you will delve into the pillars of the triad with the objective of explaining to a member of the C-suite how each of the pillars contributes towards achieving the desired security posture of the selected organisation.

Use the following as a guide to assist you in writing your assessment.

For each of the pillars, namely, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability,

• Define the pillar and elaborate on its relevance in the context of the selected organisation
• Discuss how the pillar might be compromised
• Highlight the potential impact that such a compromise might have on the organisation
• Identify and explain some countermeasures that could be employed to strengthen the pillar.

Finally, choose an organisation from the list below. With respect to the selected organisation, discuss the relative importance of the pillars.

Hint: Identify the most valued asset(s) to the organisation to assist with your analysis.

1. Online media streaming company
2. Online retail outlet
3. An online education provider