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ISC2 CC Practice Question: A company implements a policy that requires two…
A company implements a policy that requires two employees to approve any financial transaction over $10,000. Which security principle is being applied?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Separation of duties
Separation of duties ensures that no single individual has control over all critical functions, reducing the risk of fraud or error. In this scenario, requiring two approvals for large transactions institutionalizes the principle.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Need to know
Why it's wrong here
Need to know restricts access to information necessary for job responsibilities, not transaction approval.
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Defense in depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense in depth involves multiple layers of security controls, not specifically dual approval.
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Least privilege
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege focuses on granting minimal access rights, not on splitting transaction approval.
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Separation of duties
Why this is correct
Correct. The policy requires two individuals, which is a classic example of separation of duties.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Separation of duties
Separation of duties is a security principle that splits critical tasks and privileges among multiple people to prevent fraud, errors, and abuse of power.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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