Security OperationsQuestion 83 of 100
Which principle requires that two people perform a sensitive action together to prevent fraud?
a.Separation of duties
b.Least privilege
c.Job rotation
d.Mandatory vacation
Explanation
Separation of duties splits a critical task so no single person controls it end to end, reducing fraud and error. For example, one person requests a payment and another approves it. It is a key internal control in security and finance.
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