Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 16

Which of the following is an example of integrity technical impact?

Answer options

• A. The cloud provider reports a breach of customer personal data from an unsecured server.
• B. A hacker using a stolen administrator identity alerts the discount percentage in the product database.
• C. A DDoS attack renders the customer’s cloud inaccessible for 24 hours.
• D. An administrator inadvertently clicked on Phish bait exposing his company to a ransomware attack.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because it directly involves an unauthorized alteration of data, which is a clear violation of integrity. The other options either pertain to confidentiality breaches (A), service availability issues (C), or user error leading to a security threat (D), but do not specifically compromise the integrity of data.