Modern enterprises face a complex identity and access management problem. Business units demand rapid access to systems and data to innovate and respond to market needs, while security teams must minimize the risk of over-privileged accounts that can be exploited by attackers. Traditional access control models rely on static permissions, manual approvals, and periodic audits — all of which introduce friction, slow delivery, and allow “privilege creep” to accumulate over time.
The challenge has intensified with the growth of non-human identities, such as service accounts, APIs, and AI agents. These entities often require temporary, high-level privileges for specific tasks but retain those rights long after they are needed, creating an ever-expanding attack surface. In many cases, organizations discover these risks during audits but lack an effective way to remediate them at scale.
Solution Overview
Apono’s platform addresses this challenge with a Zero Standing Privilege model that removes all permanent access by default. Access is only granted dynamically, based on business context, and automatically revoked when the task is complete. This ensures that both human and non-human identities operate with the minimum permissions necessary — and only for as long as required.
The system integrates directly with existing identity providers, access governance tools, and infrastructure platforms, meaning organizations can deploy without replacing existing investments. Policies are defined dynamically rather than statically, adapting to real-time changes in user roles, asset configurations, and operational needs.
Key Capabilities
Context-Based Policy Management: Dynamic rules that align access with business objectives and operational context.
Continuous Discovery: Ongoing mapping of identities, privileges, and usage to identify gaps and risks.
Automated Remediation: Immediate revocation of unused or unnecessary privileges.
Anomaly Detection: Real-time alerts for unusual access patterns, feeding directly into SOC workflows.
Scalable Integration: Works across centralized and decentralized environments, supporting both human and non-human identities.
Business Outcomes
By combining visibility, control, and automation, organizations can:
Reduce the risk of credential misuse and privilege escalation.
Enable rapid access for engineering and business teams without bottlenecks.
Ensure compliance through consistent application of governance policies.
Adapt quickly to new operational needs, including AI-driven workflows.
Enterprises adopting this model have found that it not only strengthens security but also improves the relationship between security and engineering teams. Engineers gain control over their own access, fostering trust and accountability, while security leaders maintain confidence that permissions are tightly managed and monitored.
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Guest: Ofir Stein, CTO and Co-Founder of Apono | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofir-stein/
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