First Line of Defense
What is First Line of Defense?
Business units and functions that own and manage risks as part of daily operations.
Related terms
- Three Lines Model
- Risk Ownership
More Governance terms
- Audit Committee
- Board of Directors
- Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
- Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
- Corporate Governance
- Fiduciary Duty
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