An organization designs an inbound firewall with a fail-open configuration while implementing a website. Which of the following would the organization consider to be the highest priority?
C. Availability
Explanation:
A fail-open configuration means that, in the event of a failure, the firewall will allow all inbound traffic rather than blocking it. This is typically done to ensure availability, meaning that the website or service remains accessible to users even if there are issues with the firewall. The priority in this case is to avoid service disruption, ensuring the website remains available to users even during a failure scenario.
Breakdown of the other options:
A. Confidentiality: Protecting sensitive data is important, but in a fail-open scenario, the primary concern is ensuring that the service remains available, not necessarily confidential.
B. Non-repudiation: Ensures that actions are traceable and verifiable, but it is less relevant to the firewall's configuration or availability.
D. Integrity: While integrity is crucial to protect data from being tampered with, the fail-open configuration prioritizes availability, allowing traffic even in the event of failure.
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