Reviews Overview
Hoop.dev’s Reviews feature adds a powerful security mechanism between your teams and critical infrastructure. Through two distinct review modes - Command and Just-in-Time Reviews - organizations can implement an additional protective barrier that validates access and operations while maintaining team productivity. This security layer acts as a gatekeeper, ensuring that every critical command and access request is properly vetted before execution.

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Types of Reviews

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Command Reviews

Command Reviews provide real-time oversight of commands before execution, ensuring that potentially risky operations are properly vetted. This feature is ideal for:
  • High-risk command execution
  • Compliance requirements
  • Training and mentoring junior team members
  • Maintaining operational safety

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Just-in-Time Reviews

Just-in-Time Reviews enable time-based access control, allowing temporary elevated access to resources. This approach is perfect for:
  • Temporary access needs
  • Break-glass scenarios
  • Controlled privileged access
  • Reducing standing permissions

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Key Benefits

  • Enhanced Security: Multiple layers of protection for your infrastructure
  • Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements with comprehensive review trails
  • Flexibility: Choose between command-level and time-based reviews
  • Efficiency: Streamlined approval workflows that don’t impede productivity
  • Audit Trail: Complete documentation of all review decisions and access grants

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Common Use Cases

Production Safeguards
  • Review critical commands before execution
  • Prevent accidental modifications
  • Ensure proper change management
Access Management
  • Grant temporary elevated access
  • Control privileged operations
  • Manage emergency access procedures
Team Collaboration
  • Knowledge sharing through review process
  • Training opportunities for team members
  • Collective responsibility for infrastructure changes

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How It Works

1

Choose the appropriate review type for your use case

Determine whether Command Reviews or Just-in-Time Reviews best fit your needs.
2

Configure review groups and connection policies

Access users management page to set up the necessary review groups and define the policies that will govern on your connections.
3

Set up notifications and integrations

Configure notifications and integrate with tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or email to keep reviewers informed.
4

Monitor and adjust based on team feedback

Continuously monitor the review process and make adjustments based on feedback from your team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Reviews Overview

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Integration with Other Features

Reviews work seamlessly with other Hoop.dev security features:
  • Guardrails: Additional layer of protection through policy enforcement
  • Session Recording: Complete audit trail of reviewed actions
  • Access Control: Granular permission management

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Getting Started

Choose the appropriate review type for your use case and configure review groups or policies to set up notifications and integrations.

Command Reviews

Real-time command review and approval workflow for enhanced security. Perfect for high-risk operations, compliance requirements, and team training.
Go to Command Reviews

Just-in-Time Reviews

Time-based access control for temporary elevated permissions. Ideal for break-glass scenarios and controlled privileged access management.
Go to Just-in-Time Reviews