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ISC2 CSSLP Exam - Topic 4 Question 110 Discussion

Posted by Leonora on Jan 22, 2026 at 11:31 AM

Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase The is a formal state transition system of computer security policy that describes a set of access control rules designed to ensure data integrity.

Suggested Answer: A

The Biba model is a formal state transition system of computer security policy that describes a set of access control rules

designed to ensure data integrity. Data and subjects are grouped into ordered levels of integrity. The model is designed so that subjects may

not corrupt data in a level ranked higher than the subject, or be corrupted by data from a lower level than the subject.


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29 comments · newest first
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Jolanda 2 months ago
I feel like the question is tricky. Both models are important in security.
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Carey 3 months ago
True, but the Bell-LaPadula model is more focused on confidentiality.
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Arthur 3 months ago
I agree, but what about "Biba model"? It also relates to data integrity.
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Juan 3 months ago
I think the answer is "Bell-LaPadula model." It fits the description.
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Mattie 3 months ago
Sounds a bit outdated, though.
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Jesus 3 months ago
Yup, it focuses on confidentiality too!
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Jenifer 4 months ago
Wait, isn't there more to it than just access control rules?
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Verlene 5 months ago
Totally agree, it's essential for data integrity!
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Annabelle 5 months ago
It's called the Bell-LaPadula model.
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Antonio 5 months ago
Haha, Access Control Mechanism? What is this, amateur hour? It's clearly the Access Control Policy, duh.
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Alexis 6 months ago
Access Control Policy? Pfft, everyone knows it's the Access Control Mechanism. These exam questions are getting too easy.
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Rebeca 6 months ago
Access Control Policy? Really? I was thinking Access Control Mechanism. Guess I need to brush up on my security terminology.
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Gladys 6 months ago
Access Control Policy, for sure. It's the only one that makes sense in the context.
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Raina 6 months ago
That's a tough one, I'm going to go with Access Control Policy. Sounds like the right fit!
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Clay 6 months ago
Access Control Mechanism
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Anglea 6 months ago
Access Control Policy
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Quentin 7 months ago
Access Control Model
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Matthew 7 months ago
I’m leaning towards "access control policy," but I feel like there’s a specific term that fits better here.
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Tequila 7 months ago
This question seems familiar; I practiced one about state transition systems, but I can't recall the exact term.
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Beatriz 8 months ago
I remember studying access control models, and I feel like it could also be "Biba model," which focuses on integrity.
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Laine 8 months ago
I think the answer might be "Bell-LaPadula model," but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right one for data integrity.
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Tayna 8 months ago
I think I know the answer, but I'm not 100% sure. I'll write down my thoughts and reasoning, then double-check before submitting.
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Lai 8 months ago
No problem, I've got a good strategy for this. I'll start by listing out the key elements of a formal state transition system, then match that to the description provided in the question.
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Otis 8 months ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. Is this asking about a specific security model or a general description of access control policies? I'll need to re-read the question carefully.
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Stephaine 9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The answer is definitely "Bell-LaPadula model". It's a classic access control framework for ensuring data integrity.
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Kimberlie 9 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the key security concepts and how they relate to the question.
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Miriam 2 months ago
↳ replying to Kimberlie
Could it be "access control matrix"?
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Melissa 2 months ago
↳ replying to Kimberlie
What about "Biba model"?
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Arthur 2 months ago
↳ replying to Kimberlie
I think it might be "Bell-LaPadula model."
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