statusauthorization

Statusauthorization is a concept in information security and access control describing the practice of granting or denying access based on the current status of a subject, device, or session. It emphasizes real-time or near-real-time state information such as account status (active, suspended), device compliance, token validity, location, or risk assessments.

Implementation relies on a policy decision point that evaluates runtime attributes against policies. Statusauthorization decisions are enforced at gateways, resource servers, or applications. It often integrates with ABAC and RBAC, providing a dynamic layer that complements static role assignments with current state information.

Use cases include enterprise VPN and remote access, cloud applications, API gateways, and IoT platforms, where access or operation is permitted only if the requester’s status is valid and their device meets security requirements.

Benefits include stronger security through rapid revocation, alignment with Zero Trust, and more granular control. Drawbacks include increased complexity, potential privacy concerns, and added latency from status checks.

See also: dynamic access control, continuous authorization, access control, authentication, authorization, ABAC, RBAC, Zero Trust.