Episode description

SDP 10: Separation of Privileges

About this Episode

In this episode of the Your CyberPath podcast, Kip Boyle and Jason Dion delve into the concept of the separation of privilege as a vital component of their series on security architecture and design principles.

Jason and Kip talk about how the separation of privilege illustrates its significance through real-world examples. They also help showcase its application in technologies, military operations, and financial transactions.

Jason also draws from his military experience to underscore the critical role of separation of privilege in SOVOT (System Operations Verification and Testing) environments.

Finally, they underscore its importance in password management systems. They emphasize its pivotal role in upholding cybersecurity standards. Understanding these principles is essential for building robust security frameworks.

Relevant websites for this episode

The NIST Separation of Duty (SOD) - https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/separation_of_duty

Other relevant Episodes

EP 94: Ten Security Design Principles (SDP)

EP 96: SDP 1: Least Privilege

EP 98: Security Design Principles 2: Psychological Acceptability

EP 101: SDP 3: Economy of Mechanism

EP 103: SDP 4 Compromise Recording

EP 105: SDP 5: Work Factor

EP 107: SDP 6: Failsafe Defaults

EP 109: SDP 7: Complete Mediation

EP 111: SDP 8 open Design

EP 113: SDP 9 — Least Common Mechanism