1. Planning.

• Assessment
  Commence by identifying the users requiring access, the necessary resources, and the reason for access. Examine existing access privileges and see if it's possible to reduce or eradicate them. Consider using an entitlement discovery tool for enhanced clarity.
• Policy Creation
  Frame clear policies to grant and revoke access. Include instructions on who can ask for access, in what situations, and for how long. Particularly for high-privilege roles, define time-bound parameters.
• Source of truth
  Synchronize your JIT access framework with an Identity Provider such as Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD, OneLogin. This will become the authoritative source for identities. Using individual identities as opposed to shared accounts will offer better control of authorization and more precise audit results.

2. Execution.

• Self-serve access petitions
  Simplify the process by having users request access through the system, not through a person. Improve acceptance rates by combining with IM platforms like Slack or MS Teams. Ensure requests include the details of who's asking, required service/resource/role, duration, and reason.

• Approval process
  Quick access opportunity allows organizations to assign approvals to business insiders. Resource owners and managers generally have better insights than IT helpdesks. Use messaging platforms for quick responses, providing approvers with necessary information for an informed decision.

• Conditional approval workflows
  Integrate pre-existing policies into workflows that manage access permissions. Assign them into workflows managing who can access what and when. A common method is if-then conditions. IF identity group “X” requests access to “Y”, then seek approval from “Z” and notify “M”.

• Integrations
  Combining JIT access with other IT and security systems can offer more flexibility; Integrate with IT ticketing systems for automatic access based on the ticket status. Collaborate with on-call schedule software for automated approvals during emergencies. Implement training systems to grant access based on training completion.
• Automated provisioning and deprovisioning
  Gain a solid understanding of Mode Analytics to aptly grant and revoke access within the service. This practice is crucial to JIT Access. It reduces the reliance on people, allows automated deprovisioning of access, and adheres to the principle of least access (PLA). Ideally, you would manage all permissions in one place without the need to build or manage an individual environment for each application in your organization.

• Access methods
  For Mode Analytics JIT access, APIs are ideal thanks to their adaptability and real-time abilities. However, a blend could be necessary, say, using SAML for authentication, SCIM for user provisioning, and APIs for precise access control decisions.

3. Maintenance.

• Audits
  Regularly review access logs to ensure JIT access works as intended. Look for patterns or behaviors that seem off, either directly or by feeding the logs into your SIEM. You can automate the user access review process for faster evidence collection, reviewers delegation, and to ensure regulatory compliance with relevant industry standards.
• User training
  Teach users about the importance of the least privilege, JIT Access, and how it functions. Make sure users know how to request access when required.
• Feedback loop
  Consistently review your JIT access procedures and take insights from users and IT staff to understand possible improvements.

With this structured approach, the efficient implementation of a robust Just-in-Time Access system for Mode Analytics is possible.