1. Planning.

• Assessment
  Commence by determining who requires access in Estateably, the necessary resources, and the purpose. Evaluate current access rights to see if they can be downsized or removed. Consider exploiting an entitlement discovery tool for improved transparency.
• Policy creation
  Characterize distinct protocols for granting and revoking access. Include criteria regarding who can request access, under what conditions, and its duration. For privileged positions, establish time-specific boundaries.
• Source of truth
  Coordinate your JIT access system with an Identity Provider such as Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD, OneLogin. It will function as an absolute source for identifications. The emphasis should be on de/escalating individual identities than using shared accounts for superior authorization control and audit precision.

2. Execution.

• Self-serve access requests
  Streamline the process by having users request access via the system instead of through individuals. Improve the adoption rate by collaborating with IM platforms like Slack or MS Teams. Make sure requests detail the person asking, the needed service/resource/position, duration, and reason.

• Approval process
  JIT access offers a chance to allocate approvals to individuals with a business context. Team leads and business unit managers often have a better understanding of the context than IT helpdesks. Utilize messaging platforms for quick responses, equipping approvers with necessary information for an informed verdict.

• Conditional approval workflows
  Incorporate your predefined policies into workflows that regulate access permissions. Enter them into workflows that describe who can access what and under which conditions. One efficient way is by assigning if-then conditions - IF identity group “X” asks for access to “Y”, get approval from “Z” and notify “M”.

• Integrations
  Contemplate integrating JITA with other IT and security systems for increased flexibility. Collaborate with IT ticketing systems for automatic access based on ticket status. Link up with data classification systems to modify strategies dependent on data sensitivity. Ideally, tagging resources and having the capability to categorize them can simplify this process. Collaborate with on-call schedule software for automated approvals during crises. Utilize training systems to provide access dependent on training completion.
• Automated provisioning and deprovisioning
  Gain a comprehensive understanding of Estateably to efficiently provide and revoke granular access automatically within the service. This is crucial for JIT Access as it minimizes waiting for people to become available. It enables automatic deprovisioning of access, which lies at the heart of JIT access and the principle of least privilege access (POLP).

3. Maintenance.

• Regular audits
  Perform regular checks on access logs to ensure JIT access is functioning as planned. Look out for unusual patterns or behaviors either directly or by inputting logs into your SIEM. Automating the user access review process will hasten the evidence gathering, delegate reviewers, and make sure your system adheres to pertinent industry regulations or standards.
• User training
  Instruct users, particularly privileged users, about the significance of least privilege, JIT Access, and its functioning. Ensure users know how to request access when necessary.
• Feedback loop
  Consistently review your JIT process and seek feedback from users and IT staff to identify areas of improvement.

By adhering to these methods, you can effectively implement a durable Just-In-Time Access system for Estateably.