CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 222

A company wants to ensure that the software it develops will not be tampered with after the final version is completed. Which of the following should the company most likely use?

Answer options

• A. Hashing
• B. Encryption
• C. Baselines
• D. Tokenization

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Hashing is used to create a unique representation of the software that can be checked for integrity, ensuring that it has not been altered. Encryption secures data but does not prevent tampering, while baselines are standards for comparison that do not protect against modifications. Tokenization replaces sensitive data with non-sensitive equivalents and is not applicable in this context.