Escrow Agent: A trusted third-party entity that holds assets or documents, such as encryption keys, in a secure environment to be released only when specific conditions are met. The escrow agent facilitates transactions by ensuring compliance with terms, maintaining security, and providing accountability in processes requiring faith and integrity.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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