1. Planning.

• Assessment
  Start by determining who requires access, the resources they require, and the reasoning behind it. Critically examine current access rights to see whether they can be condensed or eradicated. An entitlement discovery tool may improve visibility.
• Policy Creation
  Establish clear rules for granting and revoking access. Include guidelines about who can request access, under what circumstances, and for how long. For roles with more privileges, establish time-limited parameters.
• Source of Truth
  Sync your JIT access with an Identity Provider such as Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD, OneLogin, etc. This will serve as the ultimate reference for identities. Using personal identities over shared accounts will lead to improved authorization control and audit precision.

2. Execution.

• Self-Serve Access Requests
  Streamline the process by allowing users to request access via the system rather than going through people. Encourage usage by integrating with IM platforms like Slack or MS Teams. Make sure requests include who is asking, what service/resource/role they need, for how long, and why.

• Approval Process
  JIT access affords the opportunity for organizations to grant approvals to those with a business understanding. Resource owners and business unit managers often have a deeper context than IT helpdesks. Use communication platforms for quick responses, providing approvers all the necessary information for make informed decisions.

• Conditional Approval Workflows
  Incorporate your established policies into workflows that determine access rights. Place them in workflows that specify who has access to what, and under what circumstances. An effective approach is using if-then conditions. If identity group "X" requests access to "Y", approval should be sought from "Z" and "M" should be informed.

• Integrations
  Combine JIT access with other IT and security systems for increased flexibility; link it with data classification systems to modify policies based on the sensitivity of data. A system that allows resources to be tagged and grouped together will make this process more efficient. Coordinate with emergency on-call software for automatic approvals. Use training systems for granting access upon completion of training.
• Automated Provisioning and Deprovisioning
  Gain an in-depth knowledge of Cerby to effectively grant and revoke precise access within the service. JIT access requires an automated system for dep-rovisioning access, which is essential to the principle of least access privilege. Ideally, all permissions would be managed in a single location instead of building or managing a unique environment for each application within your company.
• Access Methods
  APIs are preferable due to their flexibility and real-time capabilities for Cerby's JIT Access. However, a combination might be necessary, such as using SAML for authentication, SCIM for user provisioning, and APIs for precise access control decisions.

3. Maintenance.

• Regular Audits
  Consistently check access logs to ensure JIT access is functioning as expected. Look out for any unusual patterns or behaviors. Automate the user access review process to expedite evidence collection, delegate reviewers, and ensure your system adheres to pertinent industry standards and regulations.
• User Training
  Teach users, particularly privileged users, about the significance of least privilege, JIT access, and how it functions. Make sure users understand how to request access when necessary.
• Feedback Loop
  Consistently review your JIT access procedures. Solicit feedback from users and IT staff to discern where enhancements can be made.

By adhering to this structured approach, you'll be able to effectively implement a robust Just-in-Time Access system for Cerby.