Enable Just-in-Time Access on VMs

About this guide

Lab Scenario

As an Azure Security Engineer at a financial services company, you’re responsible for securing Azure resources, including virtual machines (VMs) that host critical applications. The security team has identified that continuous open access to VMs increases the risk of brute-force attacks and unauthorized access. To mitigate this, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has requested that you enable Just-in-Time (JIT) VM access on a specific Azure VM used for processing financial transactions.

Lab Objectives

Exercise 1: Enable JIT on your VMs from Azure virtual machines
Exercise 2: Request access to a JIT-enabled VM from the Azure virtual machine’s connect page

Job Skills

The Cloudguides in this series help IT professionals gain practical skills related to making Microsoft Azure environments more secure, including how to implement security controls, manage identity and access, protect data and applications, monitor for threats, and maintain a secure posture across various Azure services.

Career Connections

With the increasing demand for cybersecurity expertise, professionals with the skills from this series can pursue job prospects in roles such as Cloud Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Azure Security Consultant, Security Administrator, and Compliance Manager.

As of 2025, average U.S. salaries range from $103,197 to $143,002 for entry-level roles and $120,201 to $203,652 for professionals with 5 years' experience across positions like Cloud Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Azure Security Consultant, Security Administrator, and Compliance Manager. Please note that these figures are approximate, derived from online sources, and can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and company size.