Security concepts · Question 2 of 12
An online shop is unreachable for three hours because of a flooding attack. Which security goal is primarily affected?
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Answer
- B Availability
Explanation
Availability means that systems and data can be used by authorized people when they need them. A flooding attack (DoS/DDoS) targets exactly that. As long as no data leaks or is altered, confidentiality and integrity are not touched.