Design a monitored break-glass flow for cloud production access.
Normal privileged access may fail during an outage, but permanent admin creates standing risk. Prepare -> protect -> monitor -> review Keeping permanent admin because emergencies happen turns the emergency path into the daily attack path. Define trigger Use only when standard privileged access is unavailable or materially delays incident containment. A trigger prevents convenience use. Protect credential Dedicated break-glass identities, strong authentication, dual control, and no routine assignment. Protection keeps the path rare and accountable. Monitor use Immediate alert to security and incident channel, session logging, and short duration. Assume breach means every emergency session is watched. Review after…
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