Integrity Flashcards
What does integrity of systems, emails, etc. ensure?
Helps to ensure information and data remain accurate and unchanged from their original state unless intentionally modified by an unauthorized individual
What 3 main reasons make integrity important?
Ensures data accuracy, maintains trust, ensure system operability
To help us maintain integrity of data, what 5 methods can we use?
Hashing, digital signatures, checksums, access controls, regular audits
What is the process of converting data into a fixed-sized value to prove integrity?
Hashing
What is used for encryption to ensure integrity and authenticity?
Digital Signatures
What method is used to verify the integrity of data during transmission?
Checksum
What ensures only authorized individuals can modify data and reduce risk of unintentional or malicious alterations?
Access Controls
What process involves reviewing logs and operations to ensure that only authorized changes have been made and any discrepancies are addressed?
Regular Audits