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JIT access security trap: Attackers target token-minting systems

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

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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 · 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.