A security administrator wants to ensure that the message the administrator sends out to their Chief Financial Officer (CFO) does not get changed in route. Which of the following is the administrator

The correct answer is C. Data integrity. Data integrity means that information has not been altered, corrupted, or tampered with during transmission or storage. Ensuring a message arrives unchanged is the textbook definition of integrity, typically enforced through hashing algorithms (MD5, SHA) or digital signatures. Da

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A security administrator wants to ensure that the message the administrator sends out to their Chief Financial Officer (CFO) does not get changed in route. Which of the following is the administrator MOST concerned with?

Options

AData confidentiality
BHigh availability
CData integrity
DBusiness continuity

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(41 responses)

B
5% (2)
C
93% (38)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Data integrity means that information has not been altered, corrupted, or tampered with during transmission or storage. Ensuring a message arrives unchanged is the textbook definition of integrity, typically enforced through hashing algorithms (MD5, SHA) or digital signatures. Data confidentiality (A) is about keeping the message secret from unauthorized parties - not about alteration. High availability (B) ensures systems and data are accessible when needed. Business continuity (D) refers to maintaining operations during and after a disruption. Since the concern is specifically about the message being 'changed in route,' integrity is the applicable CIA triad component.

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