Privileged Access and Break-Glass Model Template
Documenting privileged access controls, emergency access procedures, and the audit mechanisms for elevated permissions
The Privileged Access and Break-Glass Model template provides a structured approach to documenting privileged access controls, emergency access procedures, and the audit mechanisms for elevated permissions.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Privileged Access Overview
Describe the privileged access model: who has elevated access, under what conditions, the approval workflow, and the...
Privileged Access Flow Diagram
Diagram section
Privileged Access Controls
Document the controls on privileged access: just-in-time elevation, MFA enforcement, session recording, command...
Break-Glass Procedure
Document the emergency access procedure: trigger criteria, approval authority (or override), access scope, time limit,...
Privileged Access Compliance
Document compliance requirements for privileged access: audit trail retention, access certification frequency,...
Privileged Access Principles
State the principles: no standing privileges, just-in-time access only, all elevated access is logged and reviewed, and...
Privileged Access Risks
Document risks: standing admin accounts, unaudited emergency access, shared credentials, stale privileged roles, and...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Privileged Access Overview | Rich Text | Describe the privileged access model: who has elevated access, under what... |
| Privileged Access Flow Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Privileged Access Controls | Security Control | Document the controls on privileged access: just-in-time elevation, MFA... |
| Break-Glass Procedure | Operational Runbook | Document the emergency access procedure: trigger criteria, approval authority... |
| Privileged Access Compliance | Compliance Requirement | Document compliance requirements for privileged access: audit trail retention,... |
| Privileged Access Principles | Principle | State the principles: no standing privileges, just-in-time access only, all... |
| Privileged Access Risks | Risk | Document risks: standing admin accounts, unaudited emergency access, shared... |
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