Glossary
Separation of Duties
Separation of duties means no one person can do everything - like how banks need two people to open a safe, so no one can steal without a partner.
What is Separation of Duties?
A security principle requiring that no single individual can complete a critical task alone, reducing the risk of fraud and errors.
Why Should You Care?
Separation of duties prevents insider fraud and catches errors. It is a core requirement in financial and compliance controls.
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Real-World Example
The person who creates purchase orders cannot approve them, and the approver cannot create orders - both actions require different people.
How to Protect Against Separation of Duties
- 1.
Identify critical processes requiring separation
- 2.
Implement role-based access controls enforcing separation
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