Integrity

Question 1

What is Integrity?

Answer 1

• Helps ensure that information and data remain accurate and unchanged from its original state unless intentionally modified by an authorized individual.
• Verifies the accuracy and trustworthiness of data over the entire lifecycle.

Question 2

Integrity is important for 3 main reasons

Answer 2

To ensure data accuracy
To maintain trust
To ensure system operability

Question 3

Five Methods use to maintain Integrity of data, systems and networks

Answer 3

Hashing / Digital Signatures / Checksums / Access Controls / Regular Audits

Question 4

What is is Hashing?

Answer 4

Definition: Process of converting data into a fixed-size value
- The result of hashing function called Hash Digest. And this Hash Digest will almost serve like a Digital Fingerprint.

Question 5

What is Digital Signature?

Answer 5

Uses encryption to Ensure both integrity and authenticity.

Question 6

What is Checksums?

Answer 6

Method to verify the integrity of data during transmission.

Question 7

What is Access Controls?

Answer 7

Ensure that only authorized individuals can modify data and this reduces the risk of unintentional or malicious alterations

Question 8

What is Regular Audits?

Answer 8

Ensure that only authorized individuals can modify data and this reduces the risk of unintentional or malicious alterations

Question 9

Exam tips

Answer 9

Hashing is very important to maintain integrity