FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
A security analyst discovers that a file on a server has been modified without authorization. Which element of the CIA triad has been compromised?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Integrity
Integrity ensures that data is not altered unexpectedly. Unauthorized modification violates integrity.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation ensures that actions cannot be denied; it is not part of the CIA triad.
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Integrity
Why this is correct
Integrity is compromised when data is altered without authorization.
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Availability
Why it's wrong here
Availability relates to systems being accessible when needed.
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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Confidentiality is about unauthorized disclosure, not modification.
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