{"id":119469,"date":"2025-01-06T14:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T19:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?post_type=it-index&p=119469"},"modified":"2025-02-14T15:22:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T20:22:05","slug":"what-is-separation-of-duties","status":"publish","type":"it-index","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/it-index\/what-is-separation-of-duties","title":{"rendered":"What Is Separation of Duties (SoD)?\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Separation of Duties (SoD) is one of the fundamental principles of security, particularly in IT, that protects organizations from potential threats\u2014whether accidental or malicious. For IT professionals and administrators, it\u2019s critical to implement this principle to maintain robust security, comply with regulatory mandates, and reduce risks, all while fostering operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide explores what SoD entails, its importance, and actionable strategies for implementation in Identity and Access Management (IAM)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Separation of Duties?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SoD, often referred to as Segregation of Duties, involves dividing critical tasks and responsibilities among multiple individuals or teams within an organization. The goal is straightforward yet powerful\u2014no single individual should have end-to-end control over a sensitive process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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