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WGU (QCO1) Ethics In Technology Exam - Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion
Topic #: 2
An organization's security policy states that only authorized employees are granted access to the payroll database. During the onboarding process, two newly hired employees realize they have been erroneously granted access to the payroll database.
Which security practice has been violated?
Confidentiality ensures that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information.
Why Confidentiality Was Violated?
Payroll information is sensitive and should be accessible only to authorized employees.
The erroneous access granted to new hires means private financial information is at risk.
Confidentiality is a fundamental principle in cybersecurity, ensuring that data is accessed only by those who need it.
Why Not the Other Options?
A . Availability -- Ensures systems remain operational, but this case concerns unauthorized access, not system downtime.
B . Accessibility -- Relates to making data usable for authorized individuals, but this case involves an unauthorized access issue.
C . Integrity -- Ensures data remains accurate and unaltered, but the issue here is privacy, not data accuracy.
Thus, the correct answer is D. Confidentiality, as it ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive information.
Reference in Ethics in Technology:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems.
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