Episode 35 — Segregation of Duties Made Simple: Preventing Abuse and Catching Mistakes Early
This episode explains segregation of duties (SoD) and why it is a powerful administrative control for preventing fraud, reducing insider threat risk, and catching errors before they become incidents, all of which are exam-relevant at the foundational level. You will learn how SoD works by splitting critical tasks across multiple roles so no single person can complete a high-impact action end-to-end without oversight. We will discuss common examples such as separating purchasing from approval, separating system administration from audit review, and separating code deployment from production access. You will practice identifying SoD gaps in scenarios where one user can both create and approve changes, or where the same person can modify logs and review their own actions. Real-world best practices will include implementing approval workflows, using audits and monitoring to validate separation, and designing roles carefully so SoD strengthens security without creating bottlenecks that drive teams toward risky workarounds. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
