BeyondTrust: how just-in-time (JIT) access keeps businesses secure

Why controlled access is critical for cybersecurity today

 

Think of your network as a secure building. If every door stayed unlocked, anyone could walk in at any time. Just-in-time access works like an innovative keycard system, granting entry only when needed and locking up automatically to keep everything else secure inside. Continue reading to learn how tools like BeyondTrust make this level of security possible.

 

What is just-in-time access?

Just-in-time (JIT) access gives a user elevated permissions only for a short, approved window. When the task is done, access is automatically removed. No standing admin accounts. No lingering exposure.

 

How this helps

• Smaller attack surface since elevated access exists only when needed
• Better visibility through approvals and session logging
• Stronger accountability tied to a person, a task, and a time period

 

Learn more:
How Managed Detection and Response (MDR) protects your business from modern cyber threats

 

How BeyondTrust makes JIT practical

BeyondTrust is a privileged access management platform that centralizes how you grant, monitor, and revoke sensitive access across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. It helps teams apply least privilege by default and temporarily elevate when a job requires it.

 

Key capabilities

• Centralized control: Manage privileged credentials and sessions in one place
• Temporary elevation: Grant the right level of access for the right amount of time
• Context and approvals: Require justification and review before access is issued
• Complete audit trail: Record sessions and generate reports for security and compliance [1]

 

Secure remote support for employees and vendors

Remote support is often a weak spot if it is not controlled. BeyondTrust Remote Support (formerly Bomgar) lets help desks and approved vendors access only what they need for troubleshooting. Support sessions can be time-boxed, monitored, and recorded, which reduces risk while speeding up resolution. [1]

 

Why small and mid-sized businesses should care

SMBs face the same threats as large enterprises, but with fewer people and tools. According to Small Business Trends, 43% of cyberattacks target small and medium-sized businesses. [2] This makes least-privilege and just-in-time access especially important for closing gaps such as too many local admins, unmanaged vendor access, and limited monitoring, without slowing daily work.

 

Related resource:
The importance of cybersecurity for small businesses

 

What this looks like day to day

• A technician gets 60 minutes of elevated rights to install software. When time is up, access ends automatically.
• A third-party vendor receives a single, approved session to one system, with recording turned on.
• An admin runs a task with temporary elevation rather than logging in with a permanent admin account.

 

How InterNetwork IT can help
You do not have to untangle access controls alone. InterNetwork IT can review your environment, recommend the right least-privilege and JIT workflows, implement BeyondTrust controls, and set up monitoring and reports your team will actually use.

 

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1: Beyond Trust | Cyber Security Challenges for Small to Medium Size Businesses
2: Small Business Trends