JIT Access Policy Generator
Model just-in-time privileged access policies with approvals, time limits, and notifications — export as JSON or YAML
Define a JIT policy
Add one or more policies above, then generate JSON or YAML.
Enforce JIT access automatically with OnePAM
OnePAM provides built-in just-in-time access with approval workflows, auto-revocation, and full audit trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Just-in-time access, approvals, and break-glass for privileged accounts
What is just-in-time (JIT) access?
Just-in-time (JIT) access grants elevated or privileged permissions only when they are needed, and only for a limited time. Instead of standing admin rights, users request access for a specific task; once the window expires or the session ends, access is removed automatically. This shrinks the attack surface and aligns with least-privilege and Zero Trust practices.
Why is JIT access important for privileged accounts?
Privileged accounts are high-value targets. Permanent or broad admin access increases risk from credential theft, insider misuse, and lateral movement. JIT access limits how long powerful credentials are valid, ties access to a reason and approvers, and pairs well with session recording and audit logs so security and compliance teams can prove who accessed what and when.
How do approval workflows work with JIT access?
When a user requests JIT access, the request is routed according to your policy: no approval, a single approver, two independent approvers (dual control), or a manager. Approvers are often mapped to roles or groups (for example Security or Platform on-call). Notifications via email, Slack, or webhook alert approvers; once approved, the user receives time-bound access that auto-revokes when the policy duration ends if auto-revocation is enabled.
What is a break-glass access policy?
Break-glass (emergency) access is a controlled exception for outages or incidents when normal approval paths are unavailable. Policies that allow break-glass typically require strong logging, short time limits, immediate notification, and post-incident review. It should be rare, tightly scoped, and never a substitute for everyday JIT rules.
How does OnePAM implement JIT access?
OnePAM is a PAM platform that centralizes privileged access across protocols such as SSH, RDP, databases, Kubernetes, and web applications. It supports request-and-approve flows, time-bound grants, automatic revocation, justification capture, and rich audit trails. This tool helps you draft policy structure; OnePAM operationalizes those controls in production with consistent enforcement.