350-701 Security Concepts Practice Question
Which component of the CIA triad ensures that data is not altered by unauthorized entities during transmission?
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Why each option matters
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Integrity
Integrity ensures that data remains accurate and unaltered during storage or transmission, preventing unauthorized modifications.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation ensures that a party cannot deny an action, but is not part of the CIA triad.
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Integrity
Why this is correct
Correct answer. Integrity ensures data has not been tampered with by unauthorized parties.
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability ensures data and systems are accessible when needed.
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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Confidentiality ensures data is accessible only to authorized users, but does not prevent alteration.
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