Which of the following is ensured when hashing files during chain of custody handling?

The correct answer is C. Integrity. Hashing files during chain of custody handling ensures integrity, which means that the files have not been altered or tampered with during the collection, preservation, or analysis of digital evidence. Hashing is a process of applying a mathematical function to a file to generate

Submitted by dimitri_ru· Mar 5, 2026Security Operations

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AAvailability
BAccountability
CIntegrity
DNon-repudiation

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Explanation

Hashing files during chain of custody handling ensures integrity, which means that the files have not been altered or tampered with during the collection, preservation, or analysis of digital evidence. Hashing is a process of applying a mathematical function to a file to generate a unique value, called a hash or a digest, that represents the file's content. By comparing the hash values of the original and the copied files, the integrity of the files can be verified. Availability, accountability, and non-repudiation are not ensured by hashing files during chain of custody handling, as they are related to different aspects of information security.

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