Data Tampering: The unauthorized, deliberate alteration of data within a database, system, or network. This can involve modifying, deleting, creating, or damaging data to corrupt information, mislead decisions, or gain unauthorized benefits. Data tampering is a security threat that undermines the integrity and trustworthiness of data, and it can have legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Safeguards against tampering include access controls, encryption, hashing, and audit logs.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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