Basic Cybersecurity Principles (continued)
Availability is simply being able to have access to data whenever you need it, in a timely manner, but only if you are authorized to view it.
Ex. You and your parents can view your grades by simply logging in, but your teacher can view and change your grades whenever they need to.
This triad (CIA) helps ensure that people who should have access to data get it both at the right times and whenever they need it, and they are able to maintain accurate data. Their data should have less of a chance of being accessed and modified by people who are not supposed to have access to it.
Keep it Simple refers to the principle of making sure that systems are easy-to-understand and use, without being overly complex. While there needs to be some level of security in a system, having too many elements can lead to confusion, thus distracting users. Additionally, the presence of too many elements can also create hidden vulnerabilities that users and developers may not be aware of, which can cause damage to the system.
Ex. Easier management and a simple, intuitive user interface.
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