The CIA triad creates trade-offs. Maximizing one pillar often weakens another.
High confidentiality can hurt availability. Strong encryption adds latency. Multi-factor authentication takes time.
High availability can hurt confidentiality. Replicating data increases exposure points. Caching creates more copies to protect.
Integrity checks add overhead. Every hash and signature verification consumes CPU cycles.
Find the right balance. A public website prioritizes availability. A medical database prioritizes confidentiality. A financial ledger prioritizes integrity.