ZSP
Zero Standing Privilege is the security goal of eliminating all persistent privileged access — ensuring no account has always-on elevated rights, with all privilege granted JIT and revoked immediately after use.
⚙️ How Does It Work?
Achieved through JIT PAM, dynamic privilege elevation, automated time-bounded access, and continuous monitoring. Users have zero permissions by default; privilege is granted on-demand with full session recording.
📍 Where Is It Used?
Mature PAM programs, cloud environments, Zero Trust architectures targeting the highest security posture.
💡 Real-World Example
A company achieves ZSP: no human has standing admin access to production systems. All 200 admins request access through the PAM portal for specific tasks, receive time-bounded credentials, complete their work (fully recorded), and access is automatically revoked.
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