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JIT access security trap: Attackers target token-minting systems

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The widespread adoption of Just-In-Time (JIT) access for cloud and CI/CD pipelines, intended to reduce security risks from standing privileges, inadvertently creates a new vulnerability. Attackers are now targeting the centralized systems that mint these ephemeral tokens, rather than trying to steal the short-lived credentials themselves. To truly enhance security, organizations must apply zero-trust principles to non-human identities, similar to how human access is rigorously verified. AI

IMPACT This article discusses security principles and their application to machine identities, which is relevant to securing AI systems and infrastructure.

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JIT access security trap: Attackers target token-minting systems

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Itzik Alvas, Forbes Councils Member ·

    The JIT Paradox: Why Ephemeral Access Is A Trap Without Zero Trust

    When JIT is deployed without strict guardrails, you haven't eliminated the risk of unauthorized access. You've just automated it for the adversary.

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