Just-in-time access

Concept

An access model in which elevated permissions are granted only when needed and for a limited time, then expire automatically instead of remaining permanently assigned.

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Key points about Just-in-time access

PIM replaces standing access with temporary just-in-time access that stops working after a few hours. · Privileged Identity Management (PIM) - Simply…

Episodes about Just-in-time access

Modern Microsoft 365 Automation Beyond PowerShell Scripts

2026-05-27 · Video on YouTube

For years, PowerShell scripts were the foundation of Microsoft 365 automation. IT admins built massive script libraries to onboard users, assign licenses, provision devices, configure Exchange, manage permissions, and automate repetitive operational work…

Automate Microsoft 365 Administration and Governance

2026-03-21 · Video on YouTube

You didn’t fail as an admin. The system failed because it needed you. After years of manual governance—access reviews, approvals, lifecycle policies—this episode exposes the uncomfortable truth: human-driven administration was never scalable in a...

AD Tiering and Privileged Access with Viktor Hedberg…

2026-05-23 · Video on YouTube

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, host Mirko Peters speaks with cybersecurity expert Viktor Hedberg about the importance of securing enterprise environments through Active Directory (AD) tiering and privileged access management. The discussion explores…

Harden Intune Deployment for Zero Trust Compliance

2025-12-05 · Video on YouTube

Microsoft Intune is a powerful endpoint management solution — but improper deployment can introduce serious security risks. Misconfigured policies, over-permissioned roles, and weak compliance settings often create hidden vulnerabilities that attackers can…

Fix Sensitivity Labels and Data Silos for Microsoft…

2026-04-30 · Video on YouTube

This episode argues that sensitivity labels are widely misunderstood and often give organizations a false sense of security. While they appear to enforce governance, in reality they are static, incomplete, and poorly maintained—making them ineffective in…

Privileged Identity Management (PIM) - Simply Explained

2026-07-16 · Video on YouTube

Privileged Identity Management (PIM) is one of the most important security capabilities in Microsoft Entra, helping organizations eliminate permanent administrator access and replace it with just-in-time privileged access. Instead of giving users standing…

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Articles about Just-in-time access (2)

Mastering Just-in-Time Access: How to Reduce Your Attack Surface with PIM
2026-08-27 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the blog! If you are managing cloud infrastructure today, you already know that security is a moving target. Attackers are constantly scanning envir…
Just-In-Time Access Guide
2026-04-30 · Mirko Peters
Understand just-in-time access, how temporary privileges work, and how JIT differs from standing access and just-enough access in Microsoft environments.

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What does just-in-time access mean?

Access is granted for a limited time only. The episode compares it to a key that works for a few hours and then stops. · From the episode: Privileged Identity Management (PIM) - Simply…

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