What Is Just-in-Time Access?
Just-in-time access is a model where elevated permissions are granted on request for a limited window and automatically removed when that window closes. Instead of holding standing access, a user or job acquires it only for the task at hand. This shrinks the pool of always-available privilege an attacker could exploit.
Why it matters
Standing admin rights are a persistent risk even when unused. Granting them just in time and reclaiming them afterward keeps the privileged surface small most of the time.
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