Just-in-Time Access To Blob Storage

Apono liberates DevOps teams to deliver more without delay.

Just-inTime
(JIT)

Blob storage is a type of cloud storage service that is specifically designed to store large amounts of unstructured data, such as images, videos, audio files, and documents. The term “blob” stands for Binary Large OBject, and it refers to the fact that the data stored in blob storage is typically stored in a binary format. Blob storage is commonly used in a wide range of applications, including content delivery, backup and restore, data archiving, and media streaming.

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.

AWS Use Cases

Developer JIT Access

Limit access to the minimum required permissions and implementing 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

Blob_Prod

from

Zure_Blob

then grant access for

4 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 robust 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 costly mistakes in production and downtime.

When

Dev_on_Duty

requests

READ/WRITE

any resource

from

Blob_Storage

then grant access for

3 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

any resource

from

Blob Storage

then grant access for

4 hours

with

automatic

approval

Benefits

With Apono, companies satisfy customer security requirements and dramatically reduce attack surfaces and human errors that threaten commerce.

Frictionless Automation

Tailor your organizational workflows by introducing customized automation to systematically and seamlessly enhance identity processes. This strategic initiative aims to optimize the efficiency of discovering, managing, and securing user access within your system. Through the implementation of these tailored workflows, your organization can achieve a more refined and responsive approach to identity management, fostering precision and accuracy in handling user access.

Time-Restricted Access

Rather than providing access for an indefinite duration, consider implementing a more strategic approach by opting for time-bound access provisioning. This nuanced strategy involves assigning access permissions for a specified and predetermined period, enhancing the control and security of your access management practices. By adopting time-bound access, your organization gains the flexibility to align permissions precisely with the temporal requirements of specific tasks or roles.

Single Source of Truth

Centralize and streamline the management of privileges across your entire technology stack by consolidating them within a unified platform. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also facilitates a more comprehensive and cohesive oversight of the various permissions and access levels throughout your system, contributing to a more robust and integrated security framework.

Self-Service Access Requests

Amplify employee productivity through the implementation of an efficient system that empowers individuals to seamlessly discover, request, and obtain access to essential resources in a matter of minutes. This transformative approach not only expedites operational efficiency but also cultivates an environment characterized by heightened agility and responsiveness.

Managing Permissions at Scale

Scale operations the right way by creating environment-level policies that govern the creation of “carte blanche” policies.

Third-Party Access Flows

Preconfigure access flows for third-party entities such as customers, vendors, or partners. Effective Third-Party Access Flows contribute to enhanced security, compliance, and overall operational efficiency within an organization.