The missing piece of the CIA triad: Why 'availability' matters
We are often obsessed with who can see our data(Confidentiality) and how that data is protected from tampering (Integrity). While these are vital, there is a third pillar of the CIA triad that is currently under constant pressure: Availability. A recent Forrester survey revealed a startling reality: 76% of data breaches now affect availability, while only 42% impact confidentiality and 27% affect integrity.