Course Details

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Training Course

Introduction

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for mastering Identity and Access Management (IAM). In today's complex digital ecosystems, managing who can access what, when, and how, is fundamental to enterprise security and operational efficiency. This program equips participants with a systematic understanding of IAM principles, architecture, and technologies, including authentication, authorization, user provisioning, and privileged access management. Participants will gain deep insights into designing and implementing robust IAM solutions, enforcing least privilege, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating identity-related cyber threats, all crucial for protecting sensitive data and maintaining organizational integrity in an increasingly interconnected world.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Training Course is designed for IT professionals, security administrators, compliance officers, and architects responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access solutions within their organizations. It empowers participants to build and maintain secure and scalable IAM frameworks, streamline user access processes, and proactively address the critical security challenges associated with managing digital identities across various applications and systems.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for IT and security professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and managing identity and access systems, including:

• Identity and Access Management Specialists.
• Security Administrators and Engineers.
• IT Architects and Consultants.
• Compliance and Audit Professionals.
• System Administrators responsible for user accounts.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and components of IAM.
• Implement various authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Design and manage user identities and access lifecycles.
• Apply principles of least privilege and separation of duties.
• Select and utilize IAM technologies to enhance security and compliance.

MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Define Identity and Access Management (IAM) and its importance in modern cybersecurity.
• Understand the core concepts of Identity, Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing (AAA).
• Discuss the business drivers and security benefits of implementing robust IAM.
• Explore the impact of regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) on IAM.
• Examine common identity-related cyber threats (e.g., credential stuffing, phishing, insider threats).

Module 2: Authentication Fundamentals

• Understand various authentication factors (something you know, have, are).
• Discuss different authentication methods (e.g., passwords, multi-factor authentication - MFA, biometrics).
• Explore the implementation and best practices for strong password policies.
• Examine the role of security tokens, smart cards, and certificates in authentication.
• Learn about passwordless authentication and emerging trends.

Module 3: Authorization and Access Control Models

• Define Authorization and its relationship with authentication.
• Understand different Access Control Models (e.g., Discretionary Access Control - DAC, Mandatory Access Control - MAC, Role-Based Access Control - RBAC).
• Discuss the principles of least privilege and separation of duties.
• Explore Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and its flexibility.
• Examine the implementation of access policies and rules.

Module 4: User Provisioning and De-provisioning

• Understand the identity lifecycle management process (creation, modification, termination).
• Discuss automated user provisioning (onboarding) to various systems.
• Explore efficient and secure user de-provisioning (offboarding).
• Examine the importance of synchronization and consistency across identity stores.
• Learn about managing privileged accounts throughout their lifecycle.

Module 5: Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federated Identity

• Define Single Sign-On (SSO) and its benefits for users and administrators.
• Understand the concepts of Federated Identity and identity providers (IdPs).
• Discuss common federation protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Explore the implementation of SSO in enterprise and cloud environments.
• Examine the security considerations for SSO deployments.

Module 6: Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Understand the critical importance of Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Discuss the risks associated with privileged accounts (e.g., admin accounts, service accounts).
• Explore PAM solutions for session recording, password vaulting, and just-in-time access.
• Examine the principle of least privilege applied to privileged accounts.
• Learn about continuous monitoring of privileged activities.

Module 7: Directory Services and Identity Stores

• Understand the role of directory services as central identity repositories.
• Discuss common directory technologies (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP, cloud directories).
• Explore the security configurations and best practices for securing identity stores.
• Examine the challenges of managing multiple identity sources.
• Learn about identity synchronization and replication.

Module 8: IAM Governance, Auditing, and Emerging Trends

• Understand the importance of IAM governance and policy enforcement.
• Discuss identity auditing and compliance reporting.
• Explore access certifications and reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Examine emerging trends in IAM (e.g., Identity as a Service - IDaaS, Decentralized Identity, AI/ML in IAM).
• Learn about developing a comprehensive IAM strategy roadmap.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com