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CGRC · Question #461

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. Response:

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 users. C. It prevents the modification of information by the unauthorized users.. Integrity in the C.I.A. triad ensures information remains accurate and consistent by preventing both unauthorized and unintentional modifications.

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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. Response:

Options

  • AIt preserves the internal and external consistency of information.
  • BIt prevents the unauthorized or unintentional modification of information by the authorized users.
  • CIt prevents the modification of information by the unauthorized users.
  • DIt prevents the intentional or unintentional unauthorized disclosure of a message's contents .

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    94% (31)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

Integrity in the C.I.A. triad ensures information remains accurate and consistent by preventing both unauthorized and unintentional modifications.

AIt preserves the internal and external consistency of information.Correct

Integrity preserves the internal and external consistency of information, ensuring data is reliable and uncorrupted throughout its lifecycle.

BIt prevents the unauthorized or unintentional modification of information by the authorized users.Correct

It prevents unauthorized or unintentional modification of information, even by authorized users, addressing accidental changes or misuse of privileges.

CIt prevents the modification of information by the unauthorized users.Correct

A primary objective of integrity is to prevent any modification of information by unauthorized users, maintaining the authenticity and correctness of data.

DIt prevents the intentional or unintentional unauthorized disclosure of a message's contents .

Preventing the unauthorized disclosure of information relates to confidentiality, not integrity, as confidentiality protects data from being revealed to unapproved entities.

Concept tested: CIA triad - Integrity definition

Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-27rA.pdf

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#CIA Triad#Integrity#Information Security Principles

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