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Due care

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The level of care expected from a reasonable person of similar competency under similar conditions

Framework senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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Due care ensures that a minimal level of protection is in place in accordance with the best practice in the industry.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
The level of care expected from a reasonable person of similar competency under similar conditions
Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →
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the care that a reasonable man would exercise under the circumstances