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Mitigate security risks with just in time access to Smartsheet. Offers improved operational efficiency, data protection and access control.
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Time-bound admin role escalations
Temporary access that is revoked when no longer needed
Faster access for employees and contractors
Audit logs and access reviews
Just-In-Time (JIT) access is a cybersecurity strategy where access rights to certain systems or data sources are given only at the exact moment they are needed. This approach minimizes the opportunity for hackers or unauthorized users to gain access, as these rights can be immediately revoked once a task is complete. JIT access is often used in the management of cloud environments to enhance security.
1. Enhanced Operational Efficiency Through Least Privilege Access: Smartsheet's just in time access limits the permissions of users to the bare minimum required for their task, saving system resources and decluttering user interfaces. This reduces the time operators spend navigating unnecessary products or features, improving their productivity and the overall operational efficiency.
2. Reduced Risk of Insider Threats and Human Errors: With just in time privilege escalation, users are given temporary access to sensitive data or operations only when necessary, mitigating the risk of intentional data breaches or unintentional errors that could negatively impact the data integrity on Smartsheet.
3. Streamlined Compliance Auditing: Smartsheet's just in time access and just in time privilege escalation minimize the overall number of system privileges at any given time, simplifying the auditing process for compliance. The temporary permissions are easier to track, detect unusual behaviors and verify adherence to data access policies in compliance audits.
4. Easier Damage Control: With just in time privilege escalation in Smartsheet, a potential attack on an account will be limited since the account only has elevated privileges for a specific duration. This narrows down the window of opportunity for malevolent activities, potentially minimizing the extent of damage in case of security breaches.
1. System Outages: In the event of unexpected system outages or slowdowns, having just-in-time admin access to Smartsheet allows IT professionals to swiftly intervene, diagnose the issue, and implement solutions without going through lengthy access protocols.
2. Implementing Changes or Updates: Administrators can utilize just-in-time access to quickly implement any necessary changes or updates to Smartsheet, such as adjusting user access permissions or integrating new tools, enhancing efficiency and minimizing disruption to daily operations.
3. Responding to Security Threats: If a security breach or threat is detected, just-in-time admin access allows for immediate response to lock down the system or specific sheets, investigate the breach, and rectify the issue, reducing the potential damage and data loss.
1. Planning.
2. Execution.
3. Maintenance.
By executing this structured approach, you'll be capable of proficiently implementing a robust Just-in-Time Access system for SmartSheet.
Entitle provides self-serve access requests, flexible policy workflows, and automated provisioning, to restrict unneeded access across cloud infra and SaaS.
1. Bundles feature allows for unified access requests within SmartSheet and across various applications.
2. Quick implementation, with installation possible in minutes and full deployment within days.
3. Out-of-the-box native integrations support over 100 widely used cloud services and applications.
4. As an API-First company, we offer flexibility and efficiency in integrating systems.
5. Customizable to integrate with on-call schedules, ticketing systems, HRIS, and more, speeding up access.
6. Automates governance and regulatory user access tasks through dynamic provisioning.
"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."
Mike Morrato
CISO and Global Head of IT,
Noname Security
Smartsheet is a cloud-based platform that enables teams and organisations to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on work, at scale. It provides tools such as file sharing, Gantt charts, work automation, and project collaboration for a more efficient workflow. Smartsheet also integrates with various other platforms like Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office to unify the working experience.
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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