Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Glossary Definition

Term Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Definition

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is a United States federal law that set new or expanded requirements for all U.S. public company boards, management, and public accounting firms.

See also: SOX.

Context & Usage

In security and compliance work, this term helps teams describe controls, risks, identity practices, standards, audits, or protective technologies. It is relevant when managing access, reducing exposure, documenting safeguards, or demonstrating accountability.

Categories Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management