Just-In-Time Access Approval in Microsoft Entra
Just-In-Time (JIT) access approval in Microsoft Entra does exactly that. It grants privileged access only when it’s required, and only for the approved duration. Beyond that window, the permissions vanish. No lingering accounts. No standing admin rights.
Microsoft Entra brings JIT to life through Privileged Identity Management (PIM). With PIM, users request elevation for specific roles. Access lasts for the configured time limit, often measured in minutes. Every request can be tied to an approval workflow, a ticket ID, or a security justification. This enforces policy while keeping high-value resources secure.
Set up is straightforward:
- Identify sensitive roles in Entra, like Global Administrator or Security Reader.
- Assign them as eligible roles rather than permanent roles.
- Configure JIT activation with required approvals, MFA, and ticket references.
- Monitor audit logs to track who activated what, when, and for how long.
The security payoff is clear. JIT limits the attack surface, prevents privilege creep, and ensures every elevated session is deliberate. Combined with conditional access, role-based controls, and continuous monitoring, it shifts identity security from static trust to dynamic validation.
Strong governance comes from precise control. Microsoft Entra’s Just-In-Time access approval is one control that scales fast across organizations, without drowning admins in manual changes.
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