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Why this module exists. Zero standing privilege — the model where nobody holds elevated permissions persistently, with all elevated access granted just-in-time — is the modern enterprise security architecture’s gold standard. This module covers the implementation patterns, the operational reality, and the metrics that measure progress.
The principle
Traditional model: 100 admins, each with persistent admin rights. Attacker compromise of any admin = persistent privileged access. Insider threat = persistent abuse capability.
Zero standing privilege: 100 named eligible admins, 0 hold standing privilege. Elevation granted on request, time-bounded, audited. Attacker compromise of an admin = no standing access to abuse. Insider risk = each abuse generates an audit trail.
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