Integrity

Question 1

Integrity

Answer 1

• Helps ensure that information and data that remain accurate and unchanged from it’s original state unless intentionally modified by an authorised individual.

• Verifies the accuracy and trustworthiness of data over the entire lifecycle

Question 2

Integrity important for three main reasons

Answer 2

1. To ensure data accuracy
2. To maintain trust
3. To ensure system operability

Question 3

Five methods to maintain Integrity

Answer 3

1. Hashing
2. Digital Signature
3. Checksums
4. Access Controls
5. Regular Audits

Question 4

Hashing

Answer 4

Process of converting data into a fixed size value

Question 5

Digital Signatures

Answer 5

Ensures both integrity and authenticity

Question 6

Checksums

Answer 6

Method to verify the integrity of data during transmission

Question 7

Access Control

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Regular Audits

Answer 8

Involves systematically reviewing logs and operations to ensure that only authorized changes have been made, and any discrepancies are immediately addressed