FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -A loss of confidentiality is the unauthorized disclosure of information. Integrity-“Guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity…” A loss of integrity is the unauthorized modification or destruction of information.

Detailed explanation-2: -An example of a breach of confidentiality could be if a freelancer works for a number of clients in the same industry and accidentally emails confidential business information to the wrong client. Another example is if there is sensitive information on a laptop and the laptop is stolen.

Detailed explanation-3: -If a system suffers loss of confidentiality, then data has been disclosed to unauthorized individuals. This could be high level secret or proprietary data, or simply data that someone wasn’t authorized to see. For example, if an unauthorized employee is able to view payroll data, this is a loss of confidentiality.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of this type of unauthorized disclosure include, but are not limited to, leaving a classified document on a photocopier, forgetting to secure classified information before leaving your office, and discussing classified information in earshot of unauthorized recipients.