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Decentralized Security Administration

A statement on the appropriateness of decentralized security administration can be detailed in the policy. If it is included as a viable means of administration for the environment, responsibilities of the area must be detailed. Following are some of the typical responsibilities of a decentralized Security Administrator:

• To assist the central Security Administrator within the guidelines of the policy.
• To handle security administration requirements for the areas which fall within their scope.
• To assist in the development of security designs for all user requirements which fall within their scope.
• To report violations to the appropriate authorities and provide follow up activity on same.
• To document security controls which exist within their scope.