One way to control the integrity of digital assets is through the use of:

Hashing is a method used to ensure the integrity of digital assets. It involves applying a hash function to the digital asset’s data to produce a unique hash value. This value acts as a digital fingerprint; any alteration to the data will result in a different hash value when the hash function is reapplied. This makes it easy to detect unauthorized changes to the data, thereby protecting the integrity of the digital assets.

References: ISACA’s resources on cybersecurity audit emphasize the importance of using hashing as a control mechanism. Hashing is highlighted as a reliable method for maintaining the integrity of digital assets, as it provides a way to verify that the data has not been tampered with1.