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A small business is establishing its first cybersecurity policy. They want to ensure that only authorized individuals can modify data, and that any modifications are detectable and traceable. Which security principle is primarily addressed by this requirement?
- AAvailability
- BConfidentiality
- CNon-repudiation
- DIntegrity
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Correct answer: D. Integrity
The requirement to ensure only authorized individuals can modify data and that modifications are detectable and traceable directly aligns with the principle of integrity, which focuses on preventing unauthorized alteration of data.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Availability is about ensuring systems and data are accessible when needed.
- B. Confidentiality is about preventing unauthorized disclosure of information.
- C. Non-repudiation prevents an entity from denying an action it has performed.
Integrity (Cybersecurity)
The assurance that information is accurate, complete, and has not been modified by unauthorized entities or in an unauthorized manner.
- Prevents unauthorized data alteration.
- Ensures data accuracy and completeness.
- Often involves mechanisms like hashing, digital signatures, and access controls.
Memory trick: CIA: Keep it Secret, Safe, and Always Ready.