Just-in-Time Access
Just-in-Time Access is access that is granted only when needed and for a limited period rather than standing permanently.
- Acronym
- JIT
- Synonym
- JIT Access
Definition
Just-in-Time Access is a privileged access control pattern in which elevated rights are activated only for the duration of a justified task or approved time window. Its goal is to reduce the attack surface created by always-on privileged accounts and long-lived administrative access.
Why it matters
JIT Access eliminates standing privileges and reduces the window of exposure.
The Ariovis perspective
Least privilege is an operating model, not a one-off cleanup. Access must be justified, limited in scope and duration, traceable and removable when the context changes.
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Common pitfalls
- A common pitfall is implementing JIT without robust automatic revocation at expiry.
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