Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0168

What does the (star) integrity axiom mean in the Biba model?

A.
No read up
B. No write down
C. No read down
D. No write up

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The (star) integrity axiom of the Biba access control model states that an object at one level of integrity is not permitted to modify an object of a higher level of integrity (no write up). Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 5: Security Architectures and Models (page 205).