1. Planning.

• Assessment
  Start by identifying who needs access, the resources they need to reach, and why they need this access. Review the current access rights and consider whether they could be reduced or removed. Using an entitlement discovery tool could offer better visibility of this process.
• Policy creation
  Establish well-defined policies regarding provision and revocation of access. Set guidelines specifying who can request access, under which conditions, and for how long. Especially for high-privilege roles, limit these parameters over a specified time.
• Source of truth
  Sync your JIT access system with an Identity Provider such as Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD, or OneLogin. This will become your reliable source for identities. Choosing individual identities over shared accounts allows for deeper authorization control and improved audit precision.

2. Execution.

• Self-serve access requests
  Simplify procedures by allowing users to request access through the system, not through human interfaces. Increase adoption rates by integrating with Instant messaging platforms like Slack or MS Teams. Make sure that these requests specify who is requesting access, the exact service/resource/role needed, how long they need it, and why.

• Approval process
  JIT access enables companies to outsource approvals to those with a comprehensive understanding of business context. Often, Resource owners and business unit managers have a clearer understanding of these contexts than IT helpdesks. Utilize messaging platforms for quick responses, providing approvers all necessary information for informed decision making.

• Conditional approval workflows
  Incorporate your predetermined policies into workflows that regulate access permissions. These can be inserted into workflows that determine who can access what, and under which conditions. Integrating an if-then condition into this process might help. For example, requiring approval from "Z" and notification of "M" if identity group "X" requests access to "Y".

• Integrations
  Consider integrating JIT Access with other IT and security systems for increased flexibility. Pair it with IT ticketing systems for automated access based on ticket status. Connect with data classification systems to amend policies based on data sensitivity levels. Ideally, there would be the ability to label resources and bundle them together, simplifying this process. Collaborate with on-call schedule software for automated approvals during emergencies. Use training systems to grant access based on completed training or education programs.
• Automated provisioning and deprovisioning
  Gamesight requires a thorough understanding for efficient management of automatic granular access and revocation within the service. It's crucial for JIT Access as it reduces dependency on people providing permissions. It allows for automated deprovisioning of access, aligning with the core of JIT access and the principle of least privilege access (POLP). The more desirable scenario provides centralized permission management, instead of having to build or manage multiple environments for each application in the organization.
• Access methods
  For Gamesight JIT Access, APIs are the preferred method due to their versatility and real-time functionalities. However, a mixture of methods might be required. For instance, using SAML for authentication, SCIM for user provisioning, and APIs for detailed access control decisions.

3. Maintenance.

• Regular audits
  Review access logs regularly to ensure JIT access is operating as it should. Look out for any unusual activity or patterns, either directly or via feeding the logs into your SIEM. This user access review process can be automated for faster evidence accumulation, delegate reviewers, and ensure the system is compliant with relevant industry norms or standards.
• User training
  Enlighten users about the principles of least privilege, JIT Access and how it operates. Make sure users know the process of requesting access if needed.
• Feedback loop
  Consistently assess your JIT access measures. Collect feedback from users and IT staff to illuminate areas requiring improvement. Following this methodical strategy will permit you to effectively apply a robust Just-in-Time Access system for Gamesight.