What is Just-in-Time Access? (JIT)

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Just-in-time access is a security practice that grants users, applications, or systems elevated permissions only at the time it is needed, and is generally subject to an approval workflow. This approach minimizes the risk of standing privileges that could be exploited by attackers or malicious insiders.

Instead of granting always-on access, just in time access provides elevated privileges only for a specific timeframe, thereby reducing the potential for privileged account abuse. This method aligns with the principle of least privilege and is a key component of a Zero Trust security framework.

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