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Just in Time Access to

Planet Scale

Ensure secure and efficient operations with JIT access to Planet Scale. This method reduces vulnerabilities and the risks in distributed databases.

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Time-bound admin role escalations

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Temporary access that is revoked when no longer needed

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Faster access for employees and contractors

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Audit logs and access reviews

What is Just in Time Access?

Just-In-Time (JIT) access is a cybersecurity strategy where users are granted access to systems and resources only when needed and for just long enough to complete a specific task. This policy reduces the potential for unauthorized or unnecessary access, minimizing the risk of data breaches or other security threats. JIT access is commonly associated with privileged access management, reducing the available opportunities for attackers to exploit high-level permissions.

Benefits of Just in Time Access to

Planet Scale

1. Enhanced Least Privilege Access: Just in time access in Planet Scale implies that access rights and permissions are granted to the user only at the necessary point, hence supporting the principle of least privilege. This reduces the risk of excessive permissions and unauthorized access, improving database security.

2. Reduced Insider Threats and Human Errors: Just in time privilege escalation notably mitigates insider threats by assigning temporary elevated privileges only when required. It reduces human errors by ensuring that system administrators cannot make harmful changes to the database, either intentionally or accidentally, when they are not performing specific tasks.

3. Improved Operational Efficiency: Just in time policies in Planet Scale can be automated, resulting in a streamlined process for privilege escalation. This removal of manual intervention leads to increased productivity and operational efficiency, as users don't have to wait for permissions to be approved or changes to be made.

4. Easier Auditing for Compliance: Just in time access leaves an auditable trail of when and why access rights were granted or escalated. This enhances transparency and makes it easier to investigate incidents, helping to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory demands.

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Use Cases for Just in Time Access to

Planet Scale

1. During a Data Migration: Administrators may need just in time admin access to initiate or monitor a large data migration between different databases within the Planet Scale ecosystem, ensuring the process progresses smoothly without any loss of data.

2. For Troubleshooting Issues: If a system error or unexpected failure occurs, administrators may require immediate admin access to investigate the issue, resolve it, and ensure steadiness in the system's performance.

3. To Implement Security Updates: In scenarios where immediate security patches need to be applied or when suspicious activities are detected, just in time admin access becomes crucial to prevent potential breaches and ensure the continual safety of data on Planet Scale.

How to Implement Just in Time Access to

Planet Scale

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1. Planning.

  • Assessment
    Start by recognizing who needs access, the resources required, and the rationale behind it. Compute existing access rights and assess if they can be reduced or eliminated. An entitlement discovery tool can be invaluable for better visibility.
  • Policy formulation
    Establish unequivocal policies for granting and rescinding access. Provide guidelines outlining who can request access, under which circumstances, and for how long. For critical roles particularly, establish time-bound parameters.
  • Source of truth
    Synchronize your JIT access system with an Identity Provider (e.g., Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD, OneLogin). Use this as the reliable source for identities. Prioritizing individual identities over shared accounts allows for superior control over authorization and audit accuracy.

2. Execution.

  • Self-serve access requests
    Simplify the process by allowing users to request access through the system rather than through individuals. Increase adoption rates by integrating with IM platforms like Slack or MS Teams. Ensure requests specify who's requesting, the required service/resource/role, duration, and purpose.
  • Approval process
    JIT access presents an opportunity for organizations to delegate approvals to individuals with business insight. Resource owners and business unit leaders often possess more context than IT helpdesks. Utilize messaging platforms for quick responses, providing approvers all the necessary information for a well-informed decision.
  • Conditional approval workflows
    Incorporate your predefined policies into workflows that decide access permissions. Insert them into workflows that dictate who can access what, and under which conditions. This can be effectively done by assigning if-then conditions. For instance, IF identity group “X” requests access to “Y”, consult with “Z” and alert “M”.
  • Integrations
    Contemplate integrating JITA with other IT and security systems for increased flexibility; Integrate with IT ticketing systems for automated access based on ticket status. Connect with data classification systems to fine-tune policies depending on data sensitivity. Ideally, you should be able to tag resources and bundle them together for a streamlined process. Interface with on-call schedule software for automated approvals during emergencies. Leverage training systems to grant access based on training completion.
  • Automated provisioning and depovisioning
    To effectively grant and cancel access fine-grained automatically within PlanetScale, you need to thoroughly grasp how it operates. This is crucial for JIT Access as it reduces the dependence on human intervention. It facilitates automatic deprovisioning of access, which is at the heart of JIT access and the principle of least privilege access (POLP). Ideally, you should manage all permissions in one place, removing the need to create or manage a separate environment for every application in your organization.
  • Access methods
    For PlanetScale JIT Access, APIs are preferred for their adaptability and real-time capabilities. However, a combination might be essential. For instance, using SAML for authentication, SCIM for user provisioning, and APIs for specific access control decisions.

3. Maintenance.

  • Regular audits
    Conduct periodic access log checks to verify that JIT access is functioning as expected. Keep an eye out for any peculiar patterns or behaviors either directly or using your SIEM.
  • User training
    Train users, especially privileged ones, on the significance of least privilege, JIT Access, and its functioning. Ensure users are aware of how to request access when necessary.
  • Feedback loop
    Continually review your JIT access strategies. Solicit feedback from users and IT personnel to understand where enhancements can be made.

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

Temporary JIT Access to

Planet Scale

with Entitle

Entitle provides self-serve access requests, flexible policy workflows, and automated provisioning, to restrict unneeded access across cloud infra and SaaS.

Entitle has a native integration with

Planet Scale

Entitle has an IdP integration with

Planet Scale

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Manage temporary access to

Planet Scale

with Entitle

  • Offers integrated accessibility to a range of resources across diverse applications with Bundles on Planet Scale.
  • Installation is quick and deployment is achievable in just a few days, reducing downtime.
  • Features native integrations with over 100 popular cloud services and applications, improving accessibility and streamlining operations.
  • As an API-first company, we provide ample flexibility for customized solutions.
  • Seamless integration with on-call schedules, ticketing systems, and HRIS accelerates access, effectively boosting productivity.
  • Automated governance through provisioning ensures smooth regulatory user access reviews, reducing manual labor and risk of non-compliance.

"I like Entitle because it’s one of those tools I can set up and forget about. I never have to go into it and it just works."

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Mike Morrato
CISO and Global Head of IT,
Noname Security

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Planet Scale

What is

Planet Scale

Planet Scale is a software company that provides a platform for the deployment and management of databases across multiple cloud providers. Their technology is built on Vitess, an open source database clustering system originally created by YouTube. It allows developers to easily scale their applications globally without worrying about the complexities of data sharding or handling transactions.

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What is Entitle?

Entitle is how cloud-forward companies provide employees with temporary, granular and just-in-time access within their cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications. Entitle easily integrates with your stack, offering self-serve access requests, instant visibility into your cloud entitlements and making user access reviews a breeze.

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