Just-in-Time Access To GCP Secret Manager

Apono enables the creation of dynamic Access Flows, offering on-demand permissions with precision and thorough audit functionality.

Just-inTime
(JIT)

GCP Secret Manager is a fully managed service provided by Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that enables organizations to securely store, manage, and access sensitive information such as API keys, passwords, certificates, and other credentials. It helps organizations centralize the management of secrets and ensure secure access control and auditability.

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 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

Dev_GCP

requests

resourcemanager.projects.get

Secret_Manager_Prod

from

Secret_Manager

grant access for

4 hours

with

Compliance

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

Dev_GCP

requests

resourcemanager.projects.get

Secret_Manager_Prod

from

Secret_Manager

grant access for

5 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

DEV_GCP

requests

resourcemanager.projects.get

Secret_Manager_Prod

from

Secret_Manager

grant access for

4 hours

with

automatic

approval

Benefits

Apono automates access management to GCP Secret Manager.

Apono works with GCP Secret Manager to make your infrastructure easy to access, manage, and audit. Apono empowers you to craft dynamic Access Flows, providing on-demand permissions with meticulous granularity and comprehensive audit capabilities.

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.

Request & Approve via ChatOps

Leverage the power of ChatOps workflows, seamlessly integrating platforms such as Slack and Teams, to both grant and request access in a collaborative and streamlined manner. This innovative approach enhances the accessibility and efficiency of access management within your organizational framework. By incorporating ChatOps, you create an environment where access permissions can be granted or requested through intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, such as chat interfaces in Slack or Teams.

Comprehensive Audit Log

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

Self-Service Access

Empower your developers to gain self-servable access to GCP Secret Manager services, buckets, instances and more using Slack, Teams, or the CLI.

Granular Permissions

Define the authorized categories of data and resources for users, groups, and dynamic contexts like on-call shifts. Establish explicit guidelines for access and utilization, ensuring a structured and secure framework. Incorporating dynamic contexts, such as on-call shifts, enhances system adaptability and promotes a nuanced, responsive resource allocation approach based on varying operational requirements.

Restrict Access To Task/Time

Make sure engineers, support, SREs or other employees receive the permissions they need only when they need them, maintaining a Least Standing Privilege Environment at any time (especially when it comes to production).