Which principle of the CIA Triad ensures that information is accurate, complete, and trustworthy?

The correct answer is A. Integrity. Integrity, the 'I' in the CIA Triad, ensures that data is accurate, complete, and has not been tampered with or altered without authorization. Mechanisms like hashing, digital signatures, and checksums enforce integrity. Confidentiality (B) protects against unauthorized…

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AIntegrity
BConfidentiality
CAuthentication
DAvailability

How the community answered

(43 responses)

A
88% (38)
B
2% (1)
C
7% (3)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Integrity, the 'I' in the CIA Triad, ensures that data is accurate, complete, and has not been tampered with or altered without authorization. Mechanisms like hashing, digital signatures, and checksums enforce integrity. Confidentiality (B) protects against unauthorized disclosure, Availability (D) ensures uptime and access, and Authentication (C) verifies identity - none of which describe data accuracy and trustworthiness.

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