Secure Software Lifecycle Professional – CSSLP – Question103

Which of the following terms ensures that no intentional or unintentional unauthorized modification is made to data?

A.
Non-repudiation
B. Integrity
C. Authentication
D. Confidentiality

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation: Integrity ensures that no intentional or unintentional unauthorized modification is made to data. Answer: D is incorrect. Confidentiality refers to the protection of data against unauthorized access. Administrators can provide confidentiality by encrypting data. Answer: A is incorrect. Non-repudiation is a mechanism to prove that the sender really sent this message. Answer: C is incorrect. Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a person or network host.