Integrity is one of the three quality attributes of data according to the CIA triad of information security and means that the information is delivered to the user without unwanted changes or modifications. Assured integrity means ensuring the correctness and completeness of information in information systems. The unwanted state is corrupted or altered data.
- Integrity means data are trustworthy, complete, and have not been accidentally altered or modified by an unauthorized user.
- Assured integrity protects data and information from unwanted change
- Assured integrity prevents unwanted change or breach of information
- Disrupted integrity means that the k data is altered and untrustworthy
- Disrupted integrity can lead to loss of trustworthiness or usability of the data
- Partial information is often worse than no information
- Wrong information may lead to disaster
It is not enough to ensure the integrity of data data and information. It must also be available and confidential.
Basic measures to ensure data integrity
In order to maintain integrity, it is necessary that there is no unauthorized modification of the system and information.
- Protection of data transmission and protection of communication
- Data Backup
- Data recovery (Disaster recovery)