What is the CIA Triad? Definition, Importance, & Examples

This article provides an overview of the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—describing each component, common technical controls (e.g., MFA, encryption, hashing, backups), practical examples such as e-commerce login flows, and the triad's role in incident response and business continuity; it concludes by noting how SecurityScorecard can help monitor risk and provide remediation guidance.