The Problem: Access That Never Expires
When roles are granted “just in case,” they often stay forever. Most users only use a fraction of what they’re granted. Every unused permission becomes a potential liability, increasing the blast radius in a breach.
Axiom’s Approach: Access That Only Exists When Needed
Axiom helps enforce Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) by granting access dynamically and revoking it automatically. Every entitlement is requested, justified, and time-bound. When users finish the task, the access disappears.
Real-World Flow
- A DevOps engineer requests short-term access to a Kubernetes namespace to deploy a fix
- Axiom grants a scoped, expiring token with policy-based conditions
- The engineer completes their task; access is revoked automatically
- Usage is tracked and logged—no lingering permissions
Why It Matters
With ZSP, access isn’t just controlled—it’s ephemeral. Risk is minimized without slowing down teams.
✅ Eliminate unused permissions
✅ Enforce least privilege without operational drag
✅ Build trust with customers, auditors, and stakeholders
