Authenticity: The assurance that a message, transaction, or data origin is indeed from the source it claims to be. Ensuring authenticity is crucial in preventing activities such as phishing, identity theft, and forgery. Techniques used to maintain authenticity include digital signatures and certificates, encryption, and watermarking.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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