Cybersecurity Fundamentals: CIA Triad — Cybersecurity Mind Map

1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals: CIA Triad

The CIA Triad — Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability — underpins every cybersecurity decision. This mind map builds your foundation from first principles.

Topics Covered

  • Confidentiality: encryption, access controls, VPN, TLS
  • Integrity: hashing, digital signatures, HMAC, blockchain
  • Availability: redundancy, DDoS mitigation, disaster recovery
  • CIA trade-offs: balancing security vs usability
  • Compliance: NIST CSF, ISO 27001
  • Zero Trust and CIA triad alignment
  • Certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+