Just-in-Time Access To Cloud SQL

Utilize the seamless integration between Cloud SQL and Apono to streamline the automated administration of Cloud SQL database access. Easily configure dynamic access workflows, grant detailed permissions, and generate a comprehensive audit trail that outlines the who, why, and when of access to Cloud SQL.

Note: You can also choose to integrate RDS or Azure SQL

Just-inTime
(JIT)

Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service provided by Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It allows users to deploy, manage, and scale relational databases in the cloud without the need to handle the administrative tasks typically associated with database management. Cloud SQL supports several popular relational database management systems (RDBMS) and is designed to be highly available, secure, and scalable.

Just-in-time (JIT) access involves assigning permissions to users or systems in real-time as needed, rather than maintaining continuous access. This strategy is frequently employed in cybersecurity to reduce the risk of security breaches by restricting unnecessary access. It aligns with the principle of least privilege (POLP), emphasizing that users should only have the minimum access levels required to fulfill their tasks.

Use Cases

Developer JIT Access

Limit access to the minimum required permissions and implement strict controls on when those permissions are granted. JIT access helps enhance overall security. This proactive approach reduces the risk of unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
Integrate JIT access with your incident response plan. In the event of a security incident, having the ability to quickly adjust access permissions can be crucial for containing and mitigating the impact.
Utilize JIT access with your identity management systems. This integration streamlines the process of aligning access permissions with changes in user roles, making it more efficient and less prone to errors.

When

Developer

requests

READ/WRITE

any resource

from

Cloud SQL

then grant access for

2 hours

with

customer

approval

Secure Break-glass Access

Manage break-glass access, balancing the need for emergency access with the imperative of maintaining robust security measures.
Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring systems to track and record break-glass access events.
Dynamically grant only the permissions needed for the task at hand to prevent downtime and costly mistakes in production.

When

Developer_on_Duty

requests

READ/WRITE

any resource

from

CloudSQL_Prod

then grant access for

1 hour

with

automatic

approval

Automated Access

Escape the frustration of ticket fatigue and the time-consuming nature of manual provisioning through the implementation of automated access flows.
Embrace innovation to revolutionize your workflow, saving time and resources, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring a secure access management system.
Automate your access control and witness a transformative shift in permission allocation within your organization.

When

Developer

requests

READ

any resource

from

Cloud SQL

then grant access for

4 hours

with

Automatic

approval

Benefits

Apono automates access management to Cloud SQL

Apono empowers teams to craft dynamic access flows, providing on-demand permissions with meticulous granularity and comprehensive audit capabilities.

Comprehensive Audit Log

Enhance Cloud SQL access and permissions transparency, facilitating comprehensive auditing for incident investigation and the implementation of scheduled reporting mechanisms to meet compliance requirements effectively.

Automating Access and Permissions to Cloud SQL

Automate Self-Serviceable permissions to Cloud SQL database or schemas directly from Slack, Teams or from your CLI.

Granular Cloud SQL Database Access

Define Cloud SQL database and schema permissions as fine-grained as necessary.

Automated Database Permissions Approval Workflows

Define access approval workflow based on defined organizational permission guardrails.

Restricted Third-Party Access

Grant third-party (customer or vendor) time-based access to specific buckets, databases or instances with MFA verification.

Self-Serve Permissions

Self-serve permissions to Cloud SQL database or collections directly from Slack, Teams or from your CLI.

Break-Glass Scenarios

Equip first-responders with the capability to access permissions on demand, while concurrently capturing essential incident context, details of granted access, and the chronological timeline of events.

Decreased Insider Threats

The implementation of just-in-time privilege escalation serves to mitigate internal threats by ensuring that personnel are granted access to sensitive information or specific operational capabilities only when essential. This precautionary measure helps prevent unauthorized or unintentional data access.