Dual control: A security principle that requires two or more authorized individuals to perform a specific task. It reduces the risk of fraudulent or unauthorized activity as it necessitates the collaboration of two separate entities to execute the action. It is commonly used in high-risk operations or when handling sensitive information.
Categories: CC D3: Access Controls Concepts | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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