Identity & Access Management – IAM Specialist

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Become the ultimate gatekeeper of digital trust. Our Mastering Security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist program empowers you to design, implement, and manage robust systems that control who accesses what, when, and how. Master authentication, authorization, privileged access management, and single sign-on solutions to streamline operations, enforce security policies, and prevent unauthorized breaches. Lead the charge in building secure, compliant, and efficient access frameworks that are fundamental to modern cybersecurity.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand fundamental IAM concepts, principles, and architectures
- Design and implement comprehensive identity governance frameworks
- Configure and manage access controls across various systems and platforms
- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms effectively
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security standards
- Manage IAM technologies and integrate solutions across enterprise environments
- Conduct IAM risk assessments and security monitoring
TRAINING FORMAT: Blended learning (online modules + live sessions + hands-on workshops)
- IT Security Professionals
- System and Network Administrators
- Identity and Access Management Specialists
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
- Application Developers and DevOps Engineers
- IT Architects and Consultants
- 9 Sections
- 53 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
- IAM Fundamentals5
- Identity Lifecycle ManagementLEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Design identity provisioning and deprovisioning processes - Implement identity governance workflows - Understand identity data sources and synchronization DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES: - Lab exercise: Set up MFA for enterprise applications - Hands-on: Configure SAML SSO integration - Security assessment: Evaluate authentication strength scenarios6
- Authentication Methods and TechnologiesLEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Evaluate different authentication factors and methods - Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions - Configure single sign-on (SSO) systems DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES: - Lab exercise: Set up MFA for enterprise applications - Hands-on: Configure SAML SSO integration - Security assessment: Evaluate authentication strength scenarios7
- 3.1Authentication factors: something you know, have, are
- 3.2Password policies and management
- 3.3Multi-factor authentication implementation
- 3.4Biometric authentication technologies
- 3.5Certificate-based authentication
- 3.6Single sign-on protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
- 3.7Passwordless authentication strategies
- Authorization and Access ControlLEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Design role-based access control (RBAC) systems - Implement attribute-based access control (ABAC) - Configure access policies and rules DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES: - Workshop: Design RBAC structure for enterprise scenario - Hands-on lab: Configure access policies in IAM platform - Case study: Implementing SoD controls in ERP systems7
- Privileged Access ManagementLEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Identify privileged accounts and access risks - Implement privileged account security controls - Deploy privileged session management solutions DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES: - Lab: Configure privileged account vault solution - Simulation: Emergency break-glass access scenario - Risk assessment: Privileged access in your environment7
- IAM in Cloud Environments7
- 6.1Cloud IAM service models (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM)
- 6.2Cloud identity federation and trust relationships
- 6.3Cross-cloud identity management strategies
- 6.4Container and microservices identity
- 6.5API security and service-to-service authentication
- 6.6Cloud privilege escalation prevention
- 6.7Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions
- Compliance and GovernanceLEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Understand regulatory compliance requirements - Implement IAM audit and reporting capabilities - Design governance frameworks for identity management DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES: - Workshop: Design access certification campaign - Compliance mapping: Identify IAM controls for specific regulations - Report analysis: Review sample IAM audit findings7
- Monitoring, Analytics, and Incident ResponseLEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Implement IAM monitoring and alerting systems - Analyze identity-related security events - Respond to identity compromise incidents DELIVERABLES/ACTIVITIES: - Lab: Configure IAM monitoring dashboards - Simulation: Identity compromise incident response exercise - Analytics workshop: Analyze identity risk scenarios7
- 8.1IAM logging and monitoring strategies
- 8.2Identity analytics and behavioral detection
- 8.3Anomaly detection for access patterns
- 8.4Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integration
- 8.5Identity-related incident response procedures
- 8.6Continuous improvement processes
- 8.7Forensic analysis of identity events
- Capstone ProjectTeams will design and present a comprehensive IAM strategy for a realistic business scenario, including: - Current state assessment - Target architecture design - Implementation roadmap - Risk mitigation strategies - Compliance alignment - Success metrics0
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