| Security objective | Potential impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Moderate | High | |
| Confidentiality Unauthorised disclosure of information causing… | Limitedadverse effect | Seriousadverse effect | Severe or catastrophiceffect |
| Integrity Unauthorised modification or destruction of information causing… | Limitedadverse effect | Seriousadverse effect | Severe or catastrophiceffect |
| Availability Disruption of access to or use of information causing… | Limitedadverse effect | Seriousadverse effect | Severe or catastrophiceffect |
Source: FIPS 199 — Potential Impact Definitions for Security Objectives.