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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Manage authentication, authorization, and accounting processes within IAM systems to ensure secure access.

  • Utilize protocols like OAuth, SAML, and RADIUS to enhance authentication security and prevent breaches.

  • Perform identity lifecycle management tasks, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews, to maintain secure identities.

  • Apply Federated Identity Management (FIM) to enable secure cross-domain access for users and systems.

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October 2024

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There are 2 modules in this course

This module covers the fundamental concepts of controlling both physical and logical access in an organization, with a focus on different types of access controls and identity lifecycle management. Learners will explore how to manage user groups and roles, implement authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), and ensure secure session management. Additionally, key concepts around identity registration and proofing, as well as Federated Identity Management (FIM), will be covered. By the end of this module, learners will have a strong grasp of essential IAM components and how to control access to critical assets.

What's included

9 videos2 readings

This module focuses on advanced IAM concepts, including various access control models, provisioning and deprovisioning processes, and protocols for secure authentication. Learners will examine models like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Mandatory Access Control (MAC), and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). The module will also cover key IAM protocols such as OAuth, OpenID, SAML, and Kerberos, which are vital for secure authentication and authorization across networks. Additionally, it will explore methods for access policy enforcement and account access review in complex IT environments.

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11 videos1 reading1 assignment

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