CAP · Question #67
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.
The correct answer is A. It preserves the internal and external consistency of information. B. It prevents the unauthorized or unintentional modification of information by the authorized D. It prevents the modification of information by the unauthorized users. Integrity in the CIA triad ensures that data is accurate, complete, and unaltered except through authorized processes. It preserves internal and external consistency of information (A) - data remains logically consistent across the system. It prevents unauthorized or…
Question
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.
Options
- AIt preserves the internal and external consistency of information.
- BIt prevents the unauthorized or unintentional modification of information by the authorized
- CIt prevents the intentional or unintentional unauthorized disclosure of a message's contents .
- DIt prevents the modification of information by the unauthorized users.
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A92% (23)
- C8% (2)
Explanation
Integrity in the CIA triad ensures that data is accurate, complete, and unaltered except through authorized processes. It preserves internal and external consistency of information (A) - data remains logically consistent across the system. It prevents unauthorized or unintentional modification by authorized users (B) - even authorized users should not accidentally corrupt data. It prevents modification of information by unauthorized users (D) - unauthorized parties must not alter data. Option C - preventing unauthorized disclosure of message contents - describes Confidentiality, not Integrity. Confidentiality ensures secrecy; Integrity ensures accuracy and trustworthiness of data.
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