Description

Introduction

This course delivers an in-depth understanding of user, access, and identity management across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It equips IT administrators with the knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure identity frameworks that support business agility, regulatory compliance, and zero-trust security models.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure, operating systems, and networking

• Understanding of fundamental security concepts

• Experience with system or IT administration is recommended

Table of Contents

1. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Foundations
  1.1 IAM Architecture and Components
  1.2 Identity Lifecycle and Access Models
  1.3 Zero Trust and Identity-Centric Security

2. User Lifecycle Management
  2.1 User Onboarding and Offboarding Processes
  2.2 Automated Provisioning and Deprovisioning
  2.3 Identity Synchronization Across Systems

3. Authentication Technologies
  3.1 Password Policies and Credential Management
  3.2 Multi-Factor and Adaptive Authentication
  3.3 Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federation Concepts

4. Authorization and Access Control Models
  4.1 Role-Based, Attribute-Based, and Policy-Based Access Control
  4.2 Least Privilege, Just-In-Time (JIT) Access
  4.3 Segregation of Duties (SoD)

5. Directory Services and Identity Platforms
  5.1 Active Directory and Group Policy Management
  5.2 LDAP and Identity Federation Services
  5.3 Cloud Identity Providers (Azure AD, Okta, etc.)

6. Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  6.1 Managing Administrative and Service Accounts
  6.2 Privileged Session Monitoring and Controls
  6.3 Credential Vaulting and Rotation

7. Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
  7.1 Access Reviews, Certifications, and Approvals
  7.2 Role Engineering and Policy Enforcement
  7.3 Compliance with Regulatory Standards

8. Identity Security Monitoring and Auditing
  8.1 Logging, Monitoring, and Alerting
  8.2 Identity Threat Detection and Response
  8.3 Audit Trails and Reporting

9. Cloud, Hybrid, and Third-Party Identity Management
  9.1 Hybrid Identity Integration
  9.2 SaaS Application Access Management
  9.3 External Users and Partner Identities

10. Best Practices, Automation, and Future Trends
  10.1 IAM Automation and Orchestration
  10.2 Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
  10.3 Emerging Trends in Identity Security

This course empowers IT administrators with comprehensive skills in user, access, and identity management.
Participants learn to secure identities, streamline access controls, and maintain compliance across modern IT environments.