JIT
Just-in-Time (JIT) Access is a PAM strategy where privileged access is granted only when needed, for a limited duration, and automatically revoked when the task is complete — eliminating standing privileges.
⚙️ How Does It Work?
An administrator requests elevated access for a specific task. The PAM system approves, grants time-limited access, records the session, and automatically revokes access when the window expires.
📍 Where Is It Used?
Cloud environments, critical infrastructure, DevOps, any Zero Trust architecture aiming to eliminate persistent admin accounts.
💡 Real-World Example
A cloud engineer needs to modify a production AWS configuration. She requests JIT access, gets a 2-hour window with specific permissions, completes the task, and access is automatically revoked — she has zero standing admin rights.
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