Which of the following objectives are defined by integrity in the C.I.A triad of information security systems? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose three.

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A. It preservesthe internal and external consistency of information. Integrity requires preserving internal consistency (data is self-consistent) and external consistency (data accurately reflects real-world entities), ensuring accuracy across all contexts and systems. B. It prevents the unauthorized or unintentional modification of information by the authorized Integrity controls must prevent even authorized users from making unauthorized or unintentional changes, enforcing proper approval workflows and change management to ensure only sanctioned modifications occur. C. It prevents the modification of information by the unauthorized users. A core function of integrity is blocking unauthorized users from modifying data, which is enforced through access controls, checksums, digital signatures, and audit logs.

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D. It prevents the intentional or unintentional unauthorized disclosure of a message's contents . Preventing unauthorized disclosure of message contents is the objective of confidentiality, not integrity, in the CIA triad.

Which of the following objectives are defined by integrity in the C.I.A triad of information security systems? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose three.

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