dual authorization

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Definitions:

A system of storage and handling that is designed to prohibit individual access to certain resources by requiring the presence and actions of at least two authorized persons, each capable of detecting incorrect or unauthorized security procedures with respect to the task being performed.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-172r3 from NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5 - adapted

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