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Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark

by mukul975 in mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills

Deploy CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) to eliminate standing privileges in AWS, Azure, and GCP by provisioning ephemeral, scoped roles on a just-in-time basis governed by the TEA framework (Time…

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Install Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark

skills CLI
$ npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark .claude/skills/implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

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Facts

Skill name
implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark
GitHub stars
34k
Token cost
~2.3k tokens
SKILL.md length
588 words
Files
8 (incl. scripts, references, assets)
Skills in repo
644
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

Deploy CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) to eliminate standing privileges in AWS, Azure, and GCP by provisioning ephemeral, scoped roles on a just-in-time basis governed by the TEA framework (Time…

  • Works in 5 steps: Integrate Cloud Providers → Define Access Policies → Configure Session Monitoring → …
  • Implementing zero standing privilege / just-in-time privileged access models with CyberArk
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use, Prerequisites and Core Concepts, plus 3 more sections
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder

What it does

Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark is an agent skill from mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills. Deploy CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) to eliminate standing privileges in AWS, Azure, and GCP by provisioning ephemeral, scoped roles on a just-in-time basis governed by the TEA framework (Time, Entitlements, Approvals). Use when designing or implementing zero standing privilege / just-in-time privileged access models with CyberArk, or when replacing persistent cloud admin roles with time-bound, approval-gated sessions.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 10 other files, including scripts, reference files and assets (for example `assets/template.md`, `references/api-reference.md` and `references/standards.md`).

It sits in DevOps & Cloud. It works with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. The repository describes itself as: 817 structured cybersecurity skills for AI agents · Mapped to 6 frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF 2.0, MITRE ATLAS, D3FEND, NIST AI RMF & MITRE F3 (Fight Fraud) · agentskills.io…. The licence is Apache-2.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Implementing zero standing privilege / just-in-time privileged access models with CyberArk
  • Replacing persistent cloud admin roles with time-bound
  • Approval-gated sessions

Example prompts

  • “/implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Integrate Cloud Providers
  2. Define Access Policies
  3. Configure Session Monitoring
  4. Implement Approval Workflows
  5. Migrate from Standing Privileges

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 54a7988. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 2 files in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • docs.cyberark.com
    • cyberark.com
    • aws.amazon.com

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark loads about 2.3k tokens when it runs, and up to ~4.1k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 120 tokens; SKILL.md has 588 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~120
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.3k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~4.1k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

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SKILL.md

The full file from mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills at commit 54a7988, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© mukul975). 588 words, ~2,314 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 7 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark
description
Deploy CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) to eliminate standing privileges in AWS, Azure, and GCP by provisioning ephemeral, scoped roles on a just-in-time basis governed by the TEA framework (Time, Entitlements, Approvals). Use when designing or implementing zero standing privilege / just-in-time privileged access models with CyberArk, or when replacing persistent cloud admin roles with time-bound, approval-gated sessions.
domain
cybersecurity
subdomain
identity-access-management
tags
cyberark, zero-standing-privilege, jit-access, pam, cloud-security, least-privilege
version
1.0
author
mahipal
license
Apache-2.0
nist_csf
PR.AA-01, PR.AA-02, PR.AA-05, PR.AA-06
mitre_attack
T1078, T1110, T1556, T1098, T1078.004

Implementing Zero Standing Privilege with CyberArk

Overview

Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) is a security model where no user or identity retains persistent privileged access. Instead, elevated access is provisioned dynamically on a just-in-time (JIT) basis and automatically revoked after use. CyberArk implements ZSP through its Secure Cloud Access (SCA) module, which creates ephemeral, scoped roles in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) that exist only for the duration of a session. The TEA framework -- Time, Entitlements, and Approvals -- governs every privileged access session.

When to Use

  • When deploying or configuring implementing zero standing privilege with cyberark capabilities in your environment
  • When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
  • When building or improving security architecture for this domain
  • When conducting security assessments that require this implementation

Prerequisites

  • CyberArk Identity Security Platform (Privilege Cloud or self-hosted)
  • CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) license
  • Cloud provider accounts (AWS, Azure, GCP) with admin access for integration
  • ITSM integration (ServiceNow, Jira) for approval workflows
  • CyberArk Vault configured with safe management

Core Concepts

TEA Framework (Time, Entitlements, Approvals)
ComponentDescriptionConfiguration
TimeDuration of the privileged sessionMin 15 minutes, max 8 hours, default 1 hour
EntitlementsPermissions granted during the sessionDynamically scoped IAM roles/policies
ApprovalsAuthorization workflow before accessAuto-approve, manager approval, or multi-level
ZSP Architecture
User requests access via CyberArk
        │
        ├── CyberArk evaluates request against policies:
        │   ├── Is user eligible for this access?
        │   ├── Does the request comply with TEA policies?
        │   └── Is approval required?
        │
        ├── [If approval needed] → Route to approver (ITSM/ChatOps)
        │
        ├── Upon approval:
        │   ├── CyberArk creates ephemeral IAM role in target cloud
        │   ├── Scopes permissions to minimum required entitlements
        │   ├── Sets session TTL (time-bound)
        │   └── Provisions temporary credentials
        │
        ├── User accesses cloud resources via session
        │   ├── All actions logged and recorded
        │   └── Session monitored for policy violations
        │
        └── Session expires:
            ├── Ephemeral role deleted
            ├── Temporary credentials revoked
            └── Zero standing privileges remain
CyberArk Components
ComponentRole
Identity Security PlatformCentral management and policy engine
Privilege Cloud VaultStores privileged credentials and keys
Secure Cloud AccessCreates/destroys ephemeral cloud roles
Endpoint Privilege ManagerControls local admin and app elevation
Privileged Session ManagerRecords and monitors privileged sessions

Workflow

Step 1: Integrate Cloud Providers

AWS Integration:

  1. Create a CyberArk integration role in AWS IAM
  2. Configure cross-account trust policy allowing CyberArk to assume roles
  3. Create IAM policies that define maximum allowed entitlements
  4. Register AWS accounts in CyberArk SCA
json
{
    "Version": "2012-10-17",
    "Statement": [{
        "Effect": "Allow",
        "Principal": {
            "AWS": "arn:aws:iam::CYBERARK_ACCOUNT:role/CyberArkSCARole"
        },
        "Action": "sts:AssumeRole",
        "Condition": {
            "StringEquals": {
                "sts:ExternalId": "cyberark-external-id"
            }
        }
    }]
}

Azure Integration:

  1. Register CyberArk as an enterprise application in Microsoft Entra ID
  2. Grant CyberArk application permissions: Directory.ReadWrite.All, RoleManagement.ReadWrite.Directory
  3. Create custom Azure roles with scoped permissions
  4. Register Azure subscriptions in CyberArk SCA

GCP Integration:

  1. Create a service account for CyberArk in GCP
  2. Grant IAM Admin and Service Account Admin roles
  3. Configure workload identity federation for cross-cloud access
  4. Register GCP projects in CyberArk SCA
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Step 2: Define Access Policies

Create policies that map job functions to cloud entitlements:

yaml
# CyberArk SCA Policy Example
policy_name: "developer-aws-read-access"
description: "Read-only access to AWS production for developers"
target_cloud: "aws"
target_accounts: ["123456789012", "987654321098"]

time_policy:
  max_duration: "4h"
  default_duration: "1h"
  business_hours_only: true
  timezone: "America/New_York"

entitlement_policy:
  aws_managed_policies:
    - "arn:aws:iam::aws:policy/ReadOnlyAccess"
  deny_actions:
    - "iam:*"
    - "organizations:*"
    - "sts:*"
  resource_restrictions:
    - "arn:aws:s3:::production-*"

approval_policy:
  approval_required: true
  approvers:
    - type: "manager"
    - type: "group"
      group: "cloud-security-team"
  auto_approve_conditions:
    - previous_approved_same_policy: true
      within_days: 7
  escalation_timeout: "2h"
  escalation_approver: "cloud-security-lead"
Step 3: Configure Session Monitoring

Set up privileged session recording and real-time monitoring:

  1. Enable session recording for all ZSP sessions
  2. Configure keystroke logging for SSH/RDP sessions
  3. Set up real-time alerts for suspicious activities:
    • Attempts to escalate privileges during session
    • Access to resources outside policy scope
    • Session duration exceeding 2x the normal pattern
  4. Forward session metadata to SIEM
Step 4: Implement Approval Workflows

Integrate with ITSM tools for access request and approval:

  • ServiceNow: CyberArk SCA connector creates ServiceNow tickets for approval
  • Slack/Teams: ChatOps bot for quick approvals within messaging platforms
  • Jira: Integration for development-related access requests
  • Auto-Approval: Configure rules for low-risk, previously approved requests
Step 5: Migrate from Standing Privileges
Phase 1: DISCOVERY (Weeks 1-2)
    ├── Inventory all standing privileged roles across cloud accounts
    ├── Map users to their standing role assignments
    ├── Analyze CloudTrail/activity logs for actual permission usage
    └── Identify roles that can be converted to JIT

Phase 2: POLICY CREATION (Weeks 3-4)
    ├── Create ZSP policies based on actual usage analysis
    ├── Define TEA parameters for each policy
    ├── Configure approval workflows
    └── Test policies with pilot users

Phase 3: MIGRATION (Weeks 5-8)
    ├── Assign ZSP policies to pilot group
    ├── Remove standing privileges from pilot users
    ├── Monitor for access issues and adjust policies
    ├── Expand to additional teams incrementally
    └── Remove all standing privileges organization-wide

Phase 4: GOVERNANCE (Ongoing)
    ├── Monthly review of ZSP policy effectiveness
    ├── Quarterly entitlement optimization
    ├── Monitor for policy drift or standing privilege re-creation
    └── Report ZSP metrics to security leadership

Validation Checklist

  • Cloud providers integrated with CyberArk SCA
  • TEA policies defined for all privileged access scenarios
  • Approval workflows configured and tested
  • Session recording and monitoring enabled
  • All standing privileged roles identified for migration
  • Pilot group successfully using ZSP without standing privileges
  • Break-glass procedure defined for emergency access
  • SIEM integration receiving session and access logs
  • Auto-approval rules configured for low-risk, repeat access
  • Organization-wide migration plan approved and scheduled
  • KPI tracking: reduction in standing privilege assignments

References

© mukul975, Apache-2.0. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 7 other files (scripts, references, assets) in skills/implementing-zero-standing-privilege-with-cyberark of mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • LICENSE
  • assets/template.md
  • references/api-reference.md
  • references/standards.md
  • references/workflows.md
  • scripts/agent.py
  • scripts/process.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 54a7988

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What does Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark do?

Deploy CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) to eliminate standing privileges in AWS, Azure, and GCP by provisioning ephemeral, scoped roles on a just-in-time basis governed by the TEA framework (Time…. Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark is an agent skill from mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills. Deploy CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) to eliminate standing privileges in AWS, Azure, and GCP by provisioning ephemeral, scoped roles on a just-in-time basis governed by the TEA framework (Time, Entitlements, Approvals).

When should I use Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark?

Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark fits situations like: implementing zero standing privilege / just-in-time privileged access models with CyberArk; replacing persistent cloud admin roles with time-bound; approval-gated sessions.

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Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Implementing Zero Standing Privilege With Cyberark needs Python for the scripts in its folder. Our summary lists: Python 3.

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