Eliminate persistent admin rights with just-in-time access.
Eliminate persistent admin rights. Grant access just-in-time, with automatic expiration and continuous validation.
The Problem with Standing Privileges
Permanent admin accounts sit idle 99% of the time and are always targeted
Access granted only when needed, for specific tasks, with automatic expiration
Compromised credentials provide unlimited, persistent access to sensitive systems
Automatic expiration limits exposure window and contains blast radius
Access reviews happen quarterly at best, leaving stale privileges undetected
Continuous validation with real-time signals replaces periodic access certifications
No visibility into actual access usage or who has what privileges right now
Complete audit trail of every access grant with real-time privilege inventory
How TigerIdentity implements Zero Standing Privilege
A three-phase approach to eliminate standing access and enforce least privilege continuously.
Eliminate Standing Access
Remove permanent admin accounts and replace with dynamic, on-demand access provisioning
Provision Just-in-Time
Grant scoped access only when needed with context-aware policies and approval workflows
Validate Continuously
Re-evaluate access in real time and revoke automatically when conditions change or time expires
Architecture
How zero standing privilege governs the full access lifecycle.
There is no idle state in a ZSP model. Access is requested, evaluated, provisioned for a defined window, monitored throughout, and revoked at expiry. The ring closes cleanly. No standing privilege persists between sessions.
The ZSP case
The problem
Permanent admin accounts sit idle 99% of the time, access reviews happen quarterly at best, and compromised credentials provide unlimited persistent access.
The shift
Access is granted only when needed, for a specific task, evaluated against current context in real time. Every grant has a defined expiration.
The result
<50 ms
Policy decisions delivered in under 50 ms. Continuous validation replaces periodic certifications, and blast radius is contained at the moment of compromise.
Benefits of Zero Standing Privilege
Tangible security and compliance improvements from eliminating standing access.
Just-in-Time Access
Grant access only when needed, for the minimum time required. Eliminate standing privileges that create security risks.
Reduced Attack Surface
With no permanent admin rights, attackers have nothing to exploit. Even compromised accounts have limited blast radius.
Instant Revocation
Revoke access in real-time based on risk signals. CAEP events trigger immediate session termination.
Compliance Ready
Meet SOX, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 requirements with complete audit trails and minimal privilege by default.
Before & After ZSP
The transformation from standing privilege to zero standing privilege.
150+ standing admin accounts
0 standing privileges
6-month access reviews
Continuous validation
Shared service accounts
Individual JIT access
Manual deprovisioning
Automatic expiration
Why TigerIdentity for ZSP
Purpose-built for Zero Standing Privilege with the performance and flexibility enterprises demand.
Sub-50ms Decisions
Real-time policy evaluation ensures access decisions never slow down your operations.
Complete Visibility
See every access grant, every action taken, and every policy decision in real-time.
Context-Aware Policies
Evaluate access based on user attributes, device posture, location, time, and risk signals.
All Identity Types
Apply ZSP to humans, service accounts, API keys, and AI agents with a unified approach.
Solutions For
Zero Standing Privilege for every team and industry.
Enterprise IT
Eliminate standing admin access to production systems and critical infrastructure.
DevOps Teams
Secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure with JIT privileged access.
Financial Services
Meet SOX and PCI-DSS requirements with zero standing privilege architecture.
Healthcare
Protect PHI with HIPAA-compliant access controls and complete audit trails.
Retail & E-commerce
Secure customer data and payment systems with least-privilege access.
Managed Service Providers
Provide secure multi-tenant access for your customers with granular controls.
Principle
“Idle privilege is not neutral. Every unused permission is an invitation that never expires.”
Frequently asked questions
Zero Standing Privilege is a security model where no user or system has permanent access to sensitive resources. Instead, access is granted just-in-time based on need, with automatic expiration. This eliminates the risk of compromised credentials being used to access systems.
Ready to eliminate standing privileges?
See how TigerIdentity can help you implement Zero Standing Privilege across your organization.