Title: Explain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad model of information security.
Course: Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture, Advanced (18204-II) > Section: Identifying Threats in Precision Agriculture (PA)

Explanation should include the

- definition of the CIA triad as a model designed to guide policies for information security within an organization
  - confidentiality–a set of rules that limits access to information
  - integrity–the assurance that the information is trustworthy and accurate
  - availability–a guarantee of reliable access to the information by authorized people
- effects on CIA of
  - cyberattacks
  - natural disasters
  - terrorist attacks
  - equipment breakdowns
  - insider threats.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is CIA important in PA?
- Which component of the CIA triad model is affected by a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?
- What does the term integrity mean as it relates to computer security?
- How would a cyberattack (e.g., modification of a computer program/algorithm) that controls a food processing critical control point (e.g., fluid milk pasteurization temperature/time) affect food safety and influence consumer perception of the safety of the broader food supply?