Standing privilege refers to continuous, always-on access rights granted to users or accounts, typically to sensitive systems or data. Unlike temporary or just-in-time (JIT) privileges, standing privileges are not time-limited and remain active until explicitly revoked. This persistent access increases the risk of misuse, accidental changes, or compromise by malicious actors if credentials are stolen. Organizations often seek to minimize standing privileges to reduce attack surfaces and enforce the principle of least privilege, using tools like privileged access management (PAM) to control and audit access. Regular reviews and privilege audits are essential to ensure only necessary standing privileges are maintained.