CAS-004 Security Engineering Practice Question
A security architect is designing a just-in-time (JIT) privileged access management (PAM) solution. Which TWO of the following are key characteristics of JIT access?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Access rights are automatically revoked after use or expiry.
JIT access provisioning grants temporary privileges that are automatically revoked after a set time or after use. This reduces the attack surface. Standing privileges are the opposite. Approval workflows are not necessarily part of JIT; JIT can be automatic. Break-glass accounts are for emergency access, which is a separate concept.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Privileges are permanent but require approval each time.
Why it's wrong here
Permanent privileges are not JIT; JIT implies temporary elevation.
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Access rights are automatically revoked after use or expiry.
Why this is correct
Automatic revocation ensures that privileges are not left open.
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Break-glass accounts are used for emergency access.
Why it's wrong here
Break-glass accounts are separate from JIT, though related.
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Privileges are granted on-demand for a limited time period.
Why this is correct
This is a core characteristic of JIT access.
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Users have standing privileges for routine tasks.
Why it's wrong here
Standing privileges contradict the JIT principle.
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