Introducing Just-in-Time Node access using AWS Systems Manager
AWS Cloud Operations Blog
AWS Systems Manager introduces Just-in-Time Node Access, a new feature that provides secure, dynamic, and time-bound access to EC2, on-premises, and multicloud nodes.
- Enables policy-based access control with manual and auto-approval options
- Removes long-standing credentials to enhance security
- Allows temporary access with automatic expiration
- Supports browser-based shell, AWS CLI, and RDP access
- Integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and email for notifications
- Provides logging and audit trail of operator activities
- Offers a free trial period per account per Region
The feature addresses the balance between operational efficiency and security by implementing least-privilege access with flexible approval mechanisms.
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