Contingency key: This is a cryptographic key used for emergency purposes when normal operations are disrupted. The contingency key may be used to regain access to an encrypted system or data if the original key is lost, compromised, or unavailable. It should be securely stored and managed due to its high importance for business continuity and crisis management.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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