Standing privilege remains one of the most persistent gaps in modern identity security. Once attackers gain valid credentials, persistent privileged access allows them to move laterally, escalate privileges, and operate undetected. While the concept of Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) is widely accepted, many organizations struggle to translate the principle into practice at enterprise scale.

In this session, Frank Vukovits, Chief Security Scientist at Delinea, and John Martinez, Technical Evangelist at StrongDM, will explore how organizations can operationalize ZSP using real-time, just-in-time access across infrastructure, cloud, and SaaS environments. The discussion will focus on the practical challenges of replacing persistent privileged access while maintaining developer productivity and operational continuity.

The session will also examine how the rapid growth of non-human identities, including service accounts, automation, and emerging AI agents, is expanding the privileged access and exposure problem and increasing the risks associated with standing privilege.

Attendees will leave with practical strategies for extending existing PAM investments while moving toward a scalable model for zero standing privilege across both human and non-human identities.