Just-in-Time Access To EKS

Apono simplifies access granting by turning a manual process into an automated context-aware process.

Just-inTime
(JIT)

Amazon EKS, or Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, is a managed Kubernetes service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It simplifies the process of deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using Kubernetes on AWS infrastructure. It provides a scalable, reliable, and secure platform for running production-grade Kubernetes workloads in the cloud.

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.
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Developer
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READ/WRITE
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EKS_Prod
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EKS
grant access for
6 hours
K8s_Admins
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.
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requests
READ/WRITE
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EKS_Prod
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grant access for
4 hours
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/WRITE
to
any resource
from
EKS
grant access for
4 hours
with
automatic
approval

Benefits

Apono automates access management to EKS

01

Automate Kubernetes Permissions

Mitigate the challenges associated with ticket fatigue and enhance operational efficiency by seamlessly integrating automated access flows. Say goodbye to the manual provisioning grind as this innovative solution simplifies and accelerates the process, allowing for a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.

02

Kubernetes Dynamic Access Management

Integrate dynamic roles seamlessly into your existing role-based access control (RBAC) infrastructure, enhancing its flexibility and adaptability. Elevate your access management capabilities by introducing automated approval workflows tailored to your specific needs. This comprehensive approach not only streamlines the assignment of roles but also ensures a responsive and efficient approval process, contributing to a more robust and secure access control mechanism within your system.

03

Discover Existing Cluster Access

Achieve enhanced control and heightened visibility across your Kubernetes clusters, empowering you with comprehensive access management. This robust solution ensures that you have the tools and insights needed to effectively govern and monitor your Kubernetes environments.

04

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.

How Apono works in 3 steps

Three easy steps are what it takes to create Just-In-Time and Just Enough
permissions for everyone with access to your cloud assets and resources.

01

Connect Apono to EKS

Automatically discover all resources managed by EKS.

Review Access

View a detailed access audit of who was granted access to which instances with what permission level and why.

15-Minute Deployment

No Secrets Stored

Full Access Visibility