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An organization installs redundant power supplies and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit for its core network switches to prevent system outages during electrical disruptions. Which pillar of the CIA triad is directly supported by this implementation?

  1. AvailabilityAnswer
  2. B
    Confidentiality
  3. C
    Integrity
  4. D
    Non-repudiation

Answer

Availability is the pillar of the CIA triad directly supported by implementing redundant power supplies and UPS units.
The option specifying Availability is correct because installing redundant power supplies and UPS units ensures network devices remain operational and accessible during power disruptions, which directly fulfills the requirement of system availability.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary objective of the described security control.
Installing UPS systems and redundant power supplies prevents network downtime and maintains system operational status during power failures.
The primary goal is keeping hardware running continuously.
2
Map the operational objective to the corresponding CIA triad component.
Uptime and system accessibility correspond directly to Availability.
Availability guarantees that systems and services are accessible when required by authorized entities.

Key Concept

CIA Triad - Availability
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