Runtime Authorization
Runtime Authorization is the evaluation of access rights at the moment an action is attempted rather than only at assignment time.
Definition
Runtime Authorization is an authorization model in which requests are checked dynamically when a subject attempts to access data, invoke an API, or execute an action. It is especially relevant for AI agents, APIs, and dynamic systems where having credentials or a prior grant is not sufficient to justify each real-time action.
Why it matters
Runtime Authorization ensures that access decisions reflect current context, not just historical grants.
The Ariovis perspective
Ariovis separates governed entitlements, authentication and runtime authorization. When a decision depends on the user, resource, action and context, it should be made at the moment of use.
Common pitfalls
- A common pitfall is relying solely on pre-granted permissions without re-evaluating context at execution time.
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