Zero Standing Privilege
Eliminate always-on admin access with just-in-time privileges
Overview
Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) eliminates permanent administrative access in favor of just-in-time (JIT), just-enough privileges. Administrators request access when needed, receive time-bound elevation scoped to specific resources, and privileges are automatically revoked after the task or session ends. Gartner identifies ZSP as a critical PAM evolu...
Key Capabilities
- Just-in-time (JIT) privilege elevation with configurable time windows
- Multi-level approval workflows with business justification
- Automatic privilege revocation after task/session completion
- Privileged session recording with real-time monitoring
- Break-glass emergency access with alerting
- Privilege scoping to specific resources
Key Benefits
- 80% reduction in privileged attack surface
- 90% reduction in lateral movement success after initial compromise
- Complete audit trail satisfying cyber insurance requirements
- Zero standing admin accounts to compromise
Key Technologies & Standards
Leading Vendors
CyberArk
BT
Microsoft
đź’ˇ Why It Matters
Standing privileges are sitting ducks—attackers specifically target always-on admin accounts because they provide persistent access. The 2025 Verizon DBIR reports that privilege escalation is involved in 74% of breaches, and standing privileges enable attackers to maintain persistence for an average of 277 days. ZSP fundamentally changes the equation: when no permanent admin access exists, there's nothing to steal. Organizations with ZSP report 80% reduction in privileged credential theft and 90% reduction in lateral movement success.
