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Just in Time Access to

TailScale

Maximize operational efficiency with just in time access to TailScale, enhancing network security and reducing data breach risks.

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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 refers to granting permissions in real-time, or right when they are needed. It is often used in the context of cybersecurity, where user privileges are elevated only when required to perform a specific task and then revoked immediately afterwards. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches.

Benefits of Just in Time Access to

TailScale

1. Enhanced Security with Least Privilege Access: Using the Just-in-Time (JIT) access and privilege escalation in TailScale helps restrict users’ access to only the resources they need at a specific time, thereby implementing a least privilege access model. This eliminates unnecessary access, reducing the vulnerability surface and contributing to an overall improved security posture.

2. Reduced Insider Threats and Human Errors: TailScale's JIT access and privilege minimizes the risk of insider threats and human errors, as it dynamically provides necessary privileges during active sessions and revokes them immediately after. This ensures that even in an errant click or insider attack scenarios, the potential damage is significantly curtailed.

3. Improved Operational Efficiency: JIT privilege escalation reduces administrative overhead, since there's no need to pre-assign excessive permissions. Roles and permissions are assigned based on specific requirements, which streamlines processes and improves overall operational efficiency in TailScale’s secure networking environment.

4. Easier Auditing for Compliance: TailScale’s JIT access and privilege procedures simplify the auditing process by providing a clear, real-time view of who had access to what resources and at what time. Audit trails become more accurate and efficient, assist in identifying non-compliant activities, and make achieving regulatory compliance more straightforward.

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Use Cases for Just in Time Access to

TailScale

1) Emergency Situation: Just in Time (JIT) admin access can be used in emergency situations where the network or system requires immediate maintenance or repair, allowing administrators to quickly mitigate risks without the delay of creating permanent privileges.

2) Temporary Project Access: If a specific project or task requires temporary admin rights, JIT could be used to provide access for the required duration, eliminating the risks associated with leaving these privileges in place after the project is complete.

3) External Contractors: When external IT contractors or consultants need to perform specific tasks on the network, JIT admin access can be granted to allow necessary access without exposing the system to potential long-term security risks.

How to Implement Just in Time Access to

TailScale

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1. Planning.

  • Assessment
    Start by recognizing who needs access, the resources they need, and why they need it. Review current access rights and evaluate whether they can be diminished or removed. Consider utilizing an entitlement discovery tool for a comprehensive view.
  • Policy creation
    Establish transparent policies for both giving and revoking access. Incorporate guidelines about who can request access, under what circumstances, and for how long. Particularly for privileged roles, establish fixed-duration parameters.
  • Source of truth
    Synchronise your JIT access system with an Identity Provider (e.g., Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD, OneLogin). This will serve as the conclusive source for identities. Elevating and reducing individual identities rather than shared accounts will provide better authorization control and audit precision.

2. Execution.

  • Self-serve access requests
    Streamline the procedure by having users request access through the system, rather than through individuals. Encourage adoption by integrating with IM platforms like Slack or MS Teams. Ensure requests detail who is requesting, the necessary service/resource/role, duration, and grounds.
  • Approval process
    JIT access provides an opportunity for businesses to delegate approvals to individuals with business context. Resource owners and business unit managers often have more insights than IT helpdesks. Utilize messaging platforms for quick responses, providing approvers with all the required information for an informed decision.
  • Conditional approval workflows
    Include your predefined policies within workflows that determine access permissions. Include them in workflows that define who can access what, and under what conditions. One practical way is by assigning if-then conditions. IF identity group “X” requests access to “Y”, then refer approval from “Z” and notify “M”

  • Integrations
    Consider integrating JITA with other IT and security systems for added flexibility; connect with IT ticketing systems for automated access based on ticket status. Link with data classification systems to adjust policies depending on data sensitivity. Ideally, the possibility to tag resources and bundle them together can simplify this process. Collaborate with on-call schedule software for automated approvals during emergencies. Use training systems to grant access based on the completion of training.
  • Automated provisioning and deprovisioning
    Understand TailScale thoroughly to grant and retract access automatically and specifically directly in the service. This is vital for JIT Access as it minimizes the need to wait for people to act. It allows for the automatic retraction of access, central to JIT access and the concept of least privilege access (POLP). Ideally, control all permissions in one place rather than constructing or managing an environment for every application in your organization.
  • Access methods
    For TailScale JIT Access, APIs are desired due to their ease and real-time capabilities. However, you might need a mix. For instance, using SAML for authentication, SCIM for user provisioning, and APIs for precise access control decisions.

3. Maintenance.

  • Regular audits
    Occasionally review access logs to verify that JIT access is operating as anticipated. Look for any odd patterns or behaviors either directly or by feeding the logs into your SIEM. Automate the user access review process to expedite evidence gathering, delegate reviewers, and ensure your system adheres to relevant industry regulations or standards.
  • User training
    Instruct users, particularly privileged ones, about the importance of least privilege, JIT Access, and its operation. Ascertain users know how to request access when necessary.
  • Feedback loop
    Create a regular review of your JIT access procedures. Obtain feedback from users and IT staff to comprehend where refinements can be made.

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

Temporary JIT Access to

TailScale

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

TailScale

Entitle has an IdP integration with

TailScale

Native integration
5 minutes set up with pre-built connectors
IdP integration
Add/remove users from groups in an identity provider
JIT access: self-service requests and authorization workflows
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Full audit trails and access reviews
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Fine-grained visibility of permissions
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Fine-grained, ephemeral provisioning of permissions
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Manage temporary access to

TailScale

with Entitle

  • Quickly set up Entitle and rollout within days to achieve efficient JIT access to TailScale.
  • Bundle TailScale resources with other cloud applications, centralizing access requests with our user-friendly interface.
  • Utilize our native integration capabilities with over 100 popular cloud services and applications for seamless interoperability.
  • Benefit from our API-first approach that fosters flexibility and rapid integration with your existing networks.
  • Customize Entitle's integration features to align with your on-call schedules, HRIS, ticketing system and more.
  • Automate governance and regulatory user access reviews by utilizing Entitle's automated tasks and provisioning capabilities.

"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."

Just in Time Access - Entitle

Mike Morrato
CISO and Global Head of IT,
Noname Security

These folks get it.

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TailScale

What is

TailScale

TailScale is a networking software service that simplifies the process of creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN), enabling secure and remote network access. It is based on Google's zero-trust BeyondCorp model and the WireGuard protocol, ensuring privacy and security. It is compatible with multiple systems and devices, including desktop computers, servers, and mobile devices.

Automated Access Management Platform - Entitle - Limit cloud access without pushback

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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