JUST-IN-TIME ACCESS
Reduce standing privilege
Replace high-risk, always-on access with secured privilege access on-demand. Activate pre-approved access for time-bound sessions and automatically revoke it when complete.
CHALLENGE & SOLUTION
A hidden, expanding risk
Pervasive "standing privilege"—high-risk access that is active 24/7—is a leading target for attackers and a root cause of major data breaches. Traditional tools are blind to this privilege sprawl across cloud and SaaS apps, creating a vast, invisible attack surface that slows down your business and puts you at risk.
Our approach:
- Enforce zero standing privilege: Replace static, standing access with dynamic, just-in-time (JIT) access that is granted on-demand and expires automatically.
- Enable user productivity: Allow trusted users to instantly activate pre-approved entitlements for short, time-bound sessions from a self-service launchpad.
- Automate risk reduction: Shrink your attack surface and eliminate standing privilege by automatically revoking privileged access when sessions expire or are no longer needed.
Benefits
Reduce risk without slowing down
Privilege on demand empowers you to achieve a Zero Standing Privilege model. Drastically reduce your attack surface while enabling users to get the access they need, when they need it.
Govern application super-user access
Enforce least privilege
Allow end-users to activate elevated in-app privileges (e.g., for payroll or month-end operations) only while performing the task. Access is revoked automatically afterward to support audit requirements and enforce zero standing privilege.
Advanced capabilities
Take your identity security solution even further
SailPoint defines the future of adaptive identity for the AI-driven enterprise. Our comprehensive vision and AI-powered platform empower you to secure every identity—human and non-human—transforming risk into a powerful advantage and enabling confident AI innovation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is just-in-time (JIT) access and why is it important for security?
Just-in-time (JIT) access, also known as privilege on demand, is a security practice that grants users temporary, on-demand access to privileged resources only for a specific task and a limited time. This approach is crucial for modern identity security because it helps eliminate "standing privilege"—the high-risk, always-on access that attackers target. By implementing privilege on demand, you can enforce the principle of zero standing privilege and help reduce your organization's attack surface.
How does SailPoint's just-in-time provisioning capability help achieve Zero Standing Privilege?
Utilizing SailPoint's privilege on demand approach is foundational to achieving a Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) security model. It replaces static, 24/7 access with a dynamic system where privileged access is granted only when needed and automatically revoked after the session expires. This ensures that privileged accounts aren't left active and vulnerable, effectively shrinking the attack surface and minimizing the risk of a breach.
What kind of privileged access can be managed with just-in-time?
Our just-in-time access solution is designed for a wide range of use cases across your entire enterprise. You can govern privileged access for IT administrators needing temporary cloud admin rights, application owners requiring super-user access for month-end processes, or business users who need to securely access sensitive data for a specific task. SailPoint provides a unified platform to manage high-risk, privileged access.
How is access automatically revoked with privilege on demand?
SailPoint's privilege on demand automation handles the end of the access lifecycle. When a user's time-bound session is complete, or the pre-defined window expires, their privileged access is automatically de-provisioned without any manual intervention. This automated revocation is key to reducing risk and ensuring that standing privileges are truly eliminated where it matters most from your environment.
How does just-in-time access integrate with a broader identity security strategy?
Just-in-time (JIT) access is a core component of a comprehensive identity security strategy. When integrated with SailPoint's identity security platform, it provides a unified view of access—standard and privileged. This allows you to govern the entire identity lifecycle, from discovering and classifying privilege to managing access and enforcing policy, all from a single, integrated solution.
Strengthen your defenses with adaptive identity
Detect risk in real time. Continuously monitor identity behavior and surface threats the moment they appear.
Adjust access dynamically. Automatically tighten or grant permissions based on risk, context, and user behavior.
Protect every identity. Secure human, machine, and third-party access across your entire environment.