Integrity
Integrity is the property that data is accurate and has not been improperly modified or destroyed.
Senses
No unauthorized modification
Integrity ensures that data and systems are not altered in an unauthorized or undetected way. Techniques include cryptographic hashes, digital signatures, authenticated encryption, and strong change controls.
References
- NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026NIST CSRC Glossary — Integrityhttps://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/integrityNIST states most site information is public information and may be distributed or copied, except material marked as copyrighted; attribution requested. Verify per-document markings before quoting.Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).
Sense 2
The property whereby information, an information system, or a component of a system has not been modified or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.
A state in which information has remained unaltered from the point it was produced by a source, during transmission, storage, and eventual receipt by the destination.
References
- NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity VocabularyJan 06, 2026NICCS glossary export (CSV)https://niccs.cisa.gov/rest/vocab/export-csvNICCS is a CISA (DHS) program. Individual glossary entries include a "From" attribution (e.g., CNSSI 4009, NIST SPs, NICE Framework). Treat "From" values as upstream provenance and verify before quoting large portions of text.Source: NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary (niccs.cisa.gov).