OpenZFS - Data Security vs. Data Integrity
A secure system does not necessarily provide integrity – and vice versa. Let’s examine the differences between these two concepts. Data security is about preventing data from being disclosed, ensuring that only the correct people can access it. Data integrity ensures the data is correct, that it has not become corrupt due to hardware failure or other issues. With ZFS, you can get both. This may be the reason these two concepts can be so difficult to distinguish from each other. This article explains the differences and focuses on the ZFS features that help keep your data correct and secure.