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CPA · Question 26 · Area II: Security
Which of the following best describes the 'Integrity' component of the CIA Triad in information security?
Which of the following best describes the 'Integrity' component of the CIA Triad in information security?
Answer options:
A.
Ensuring data is accessible when needed.
B.
Ensuring data is only accessible to authorized users.
C.
Ensuring data is accurate and has not been tampered with.
D.
Ensuring the identity of the user is verified.
How to approach this question
CIA = Confidentiality (Secret), Integrity (Unchanged), Availability (Accessible).
Full Answer
C.Ensuring data is accurate and has not been tampered with.✓ Correct
Ensuring data is accurate and has not been tampered with.
Integrity involves maintaining the consistency, accuracy, and trustworthiness of data over its entire lifecycle, ensuring it cannot be modified by unauthorized parties.
Common mistakes
Confusing Integrity with Confidentiality.
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