A distributed security administration system is a system that allows different administrators to manage the security of different parts of the network or organization. This can provide more flexibility, scalability, and efficiency than a centralized system, where one administrator is responsible for the entire security. However, a distributed security administration system also presents some potential challenges and risks, such as:
Inconsistency and conflict among different security policies and standards Lack of coordination and communication among different administrators Difficulty in monitoring and auditing the overall security status and performance Increased complexity and cost of security management and maintenance Therefore, the greatest potential concern for implementing a distributed security administration system is that the security procedures may be inadequate to support the change. Security procedures are the rules and guidelines that define how security is implemented and enforced in an organization. They include policies, standards, processes, roles, responsibilities, controls, and metrics. Security procedures should be aligned with the business objectives, risks, and requirements of the organization, as well as the best practices and regulations in the industry. Security procedures should also be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the changes in the environment, technology, and threats.
If the security procedures are not adequate to support the change from a centralized to a distributed security administration system, the organization may face increased security risks, such as unauthorized access, data breaches, compliance violations, reputation damage, and financial losses. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the security procedures are revised and adapted to suit the new system, and that they are communicated and enforced effectively across the organization.
References:
1: Security in Distributed System - GeeksforGeeks
2: Distributed System Security Architecture - Wikipedia
3: Distributed Systems Security: Issues, Processes and Solutions

A primary responsibility of an IT steering committee is prioritizing IT projects in accordance with business requirements, as this ensures that IT resources are allocated to support the strategic objectives and needs of the organization. Reviewing periodic IT risk assessments, validating and monitoring the skill sets of IT department staff, and establishing IT budgets for the business are important activities, but they are not the primary responsibility of an IT steering committee. They may be delegated to other IT governance bodies or functions within the organization. References: CISA Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 1:
Information Systems Auditing Process, Section 1.2: IT Governance