The three information security objectives named in the course material are confidentiality, integrity, and _____.

### Why this is right Availability is the third objective in the confidentiality, integrity, and availability triad. The material identifies ransomware as an attack on availability because it can prevent people from accessing their data or systems. ### The concept Confidentiality concerns limiting information access to authorized parties. Integrity concerns protecting information from unauthorized change. Availability concerns keeping information and systems accessible when needed. A threat may affect one or more of these objectives, so risk assessments consider what kind of harm an attack could cause. ### Terms - **Confidentiality**: Protection against unauthorized access to information. - **Integrity**: Protection against unauthorized or improper changes. - **Availability**: Access to information and systems when needed. ### Remember The triad asks whether information is kept private, accurate, and accessible.