Mastering Identity and Access Management: Ensuring Total Security Coverage Curriculum
This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts, principles, and best practices. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Overview This course is interactive, engaging, comprehensive, personalized, up-to-date, practical, and focused on real-world applications. Our expert instructors provide high-quality content, certification, flexible learning, user-friendly and mobile-accessible materials, community-driven discussions, actionable insights, hands-on projects, bite-sized lessons, lifetime access, gamification, and progress tracking.
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Identity and Access Management
Topic 1.1: IAM Fundamentals
- Definition of IAM
- Importance of IAM
- IAM concepts and terminology
Topic 1.2: IAM Benefits and Challenges
- IAM benefits (security, compliance, efficiency)
- IAM challenges (complexity, scalability, cost)
- IAM best practices
Chapter 2: Identity Management
Topic 2.1: Identity Types and Attributes
- Types of identities (users, groups, roles)
- Identity attributes (username, password, email)
- Identity management best practices
Topic 2.2: Identity Lifecycle Management
- Identity creation and provisioning
- Identity management and maintenance
- Identity deprovisioning and deletion
Chapter 3: Access Management
Topic 3.1: Access Control Models
- Discretionary access control (DAC)
- Mandatory access control (MAC)
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
Topic 3.2: Access Control Mechanisms
- Authentication (username/password, MFA)
- Authorization (access control lists, group policy)
- Audit and accounting (logging, monitoring)
Chapter 4: Identity and Access Management Technologies
Topic 4.1: IAM Protocols and Standards
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
- Kerberos
- SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)
- OAuth and OpenID Connect
Topic 4.2: IAM Systems and Tools
- Identity management systems (Active Directory, OpenLDAP)
- Access management systems (firewalls, VPNs)
- IAM software and platforms (Okta, Ping Identity)
Chapter 5: Identity and Access Management Best Practices
Topic 5.1: IAM Governance and Compliance
- IAM policies and procedures
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
- Audit and risk management
Topic 5.2: IAM Security and Risk Management
- IAM security threats and vulnerabilities
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Incident response and disaster recovery
Chapter 6: Identity and Access Management Implementation and Deployment
Topic 6.1: IAM Implementation Planning
- IAM project planning and management
- IAM solution design and architecture
- IAM implementation and deployment best practices
Topic 6.2: IAM Deployment and Maintenance
- IAM system deployment and configuration
- IAM system maintenance and troubleshooting
- IAM system monitoring and optimization
Chapter 7: Identity and Access Management Case Studies and Real-World Examples
Topic 7.1: IAM Case Studies
- Real-world IAM implementation examples
- IAM success stories and lessons learned
- IAM best practices and recommendations
Topic 7.2: IAM Real-World Examples
- IAM in finance and banking
- IAM in healthcare and medical research
- IAM in government and public sector
Certificate and Assessment Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. The course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam to assess participants' knowledge and understanding of the topics covered.
Course Format This course is delivered online and includes: - Video lessons and lectures
- Interactive quizzes and assessments
- Downloadable resources and materials
- Access to a community forum for discussion and support
Course Duration This course is self-paced and can be completed in approximately 40 hours. Participants have lifetime access to the course materials and can complete the course at their own pace. ,
Chapter 1: Introduction to Identity and Access Management
Topic 1.1: IAM Fundamentals
- Definition of IAM
- Importance of IAM
- IAM concepts and terminology
Topic 1.2: IAM Benefits and Challenges
- IAM benefits (security, compliance, efficiency)
- IAM challenges (complexity, scalability, cost)
- IAM best practices
Chapter 2: Identity Management
Topic 2.1: Identity Types and Attributes
- Types of identities (users, groups, roles)
- Identity attributes (username, password, email)
- Identity management best practices
Topic 2.2: Identity Lifecycle Management
- Identity creation and provisioning
- Identity management and maintenance
- Identity deprovisioning and deletion
Chapter 3: Access Management
Topic 3.1: Access Control Models
- Discretionary access control (DAC)
- Mandatory access control (MAC)
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
Topic 3.2: Access Control Mechanisms
- Authentication (username/password, MFA)
- Authorization (access control lists, group policy)
- Audit and accounting (logging, monitoring)
Chapter 4: Identity and Access Management Technologies
Topic 4.1: IAM Protocols and Standards
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
- Kerberos
- SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)
- OAuth and OpenID Connect
Topic 4.2: IAM Systems and Tools
- Identity management systems (Active Directory, OpenLDAP)
- Access management systems (firewalls, VPNs)
- IAM software and platforms (Okta, Ping Identity)
Chapter 5: Identity and Access Management Best Practices
Topic 5.1: IAM Governance and Compliance
- IAM policies and procedures
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
- Audit and risk management
Topic 5.2: IAM Security and Risk Management
- IAM security threats and vulnerabilities
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Incident response and disaster recovery
Chapter 6: Identity and Access Management Implementation and Deployment
Topic 6.1: IAM Implementation Planning
- IAM project planning and management
- IAM solution design and architecture
- IAM implementation and deployment best practices
Topic 6.2: IAM Deployment and Maintenance
- IAM system deployment and configuration
- IAM system maintenance and troubleshooting
- IAM system monitoring and optimization
Chapter 7: Identity and Access Management Case Studies and Real-World Examples
Topic 7.1: IAM Case Studies
- Real-world IAM implementation examples
- IAM success stories and lessons learned
- IAM best practices and recommendations
Topic 7.2: IAM Real-World Examples
- IAM in finance and banking
- IAM in healthcare and medical research
- IAM in government and public sector
Certificate and Assessment Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. The course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam to assess participants' knowledge and understanding of the topics covered.
Course Format This course is delivered online and includes: - Video lessons and lectures
- Interactive quizzes and assessments
- Downloadable resources and materials
- Access to a community forum for discussion and support
Course Duration This course is self-paced and can be completed in approximately 40 hours. Participants have lifetime access to the course materials and can complete the course at their own pace. ,
- Video lessons and lectures
- Interactive quizzes and assessments
- Downloadable resources and materials
- Access to a community forum for discussion and support