CIA Triad Cartoon: The Impossible Security Trade-off

The Scenario: This CIA triad cartoon captures a quintessential boardroom moment where theory meets the cold reality of finance.

A presenter points to a triangle representing Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

The punchline—"Our budget allows us to pick only two"—strikes at the heart of the daily struggle faced by CISOs who must decide which fundamental security principle to sacrifice in the name of cost-cutting.

The Observation: At Kaapi with Ravi, we identify "The Security Buffet Constraint."

This cartoon mocks how organizations demand full protection while providing fractional funding.

By treating the CIA triad as a "choose-two" menu, it highlights the dangerous game of Russian roulette played in modern enterprises.

It’s a sharp critique of a culture that treats foundational security pillars as optional upgrades rather than non-negotiable requirements for survival.

In modern cybersecurity, the budget doesn't just limit your tools; it chooses which specific type of data breach you’ll be apologizing for next year.

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Series: Cyber Security Cartoons

Theme: Tech Cartoons