Dual Authorization Glossary Definition

Term Dual Authorization
Definition

Dual Authorization is an access-control concept used to define, approve, or constrain who may perform sensitive actions in a system.

Context & Usage

Dual Authorization appears in security documentation, assessments, audit findings, risk reports, architecture reviews, and operational procedures. It is retained here because professionals may encounter the term in NIST guidance, security reviews, or technical documentation and need a concise public explanation.

Categories Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management