Certificate in Identity
and Access Management

In this section, we will learn foundational concepts of Identity Access Management (IAM), emphasizing its role in securing access to enterprise assets and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• The fundamental concepts and criticality of IAM, including its role in ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance
• IAM implementations examples in different business contexts, such as Business to Employee (B2E), Business to Business (B2B), Business to Customer (B2C), and Government to Citizen (G2C)

In this section, we will explore the governance aspect of IAM, covering policies, risk management, and fostering a security-aware culture within organizations.

• The governance framework for IAM, including the formulation of policies, procedures, and business cases
• Analyze the importance of stakeholder management, service standards, and the impact of centralization versus decentralization in IAM governance

In this section, we will delve into key IAM concepts such as identification, authentication, and authorization, along with various access control models and methods to manage access rights effectively.

• Identification and authentication processes, including various authentication factors like one-time passwords, hard tokens, soft tokens, and biometrics
• Different authorization models and their application in managing access rights, ensuring data visibility, and maintaining system security

In this section, we will examine the organizational processes involved in IAM, including identity lifecycle management, provisioning, incident management, and best practices for managing changes and access reviews.

• The end-to-end organizational processes in IAM, including registration, credential issuance, provisioning, and deprovisioning
• Analyze the role of automation and scripting in IAM processes and the importance of audit and monitoring for compliance and performance management

In this section, we will cover the standards and guidance frameworks relevant to IAM, addressing regulatory compliance, data privacy, and common issues like privilege escalation, while also exploring future trends in the field.

• Key IAM standards and guidance frameworks, understanding their importance in ensuring robust and compliant IAM practices
• Identify and address common IAM issues, such as privilege creep and scope visibility, and explore future trends shaping the field of IAM

In this section, we will explore Single Sign-On (SSO) and federation in IAM, discussing benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies to provide seamless and secure access across multiple systems.

• The principles and benefits of Single Sign-On (SSO) and federated identity management, including key considerations and potential challenges
• Analyze the technical and business implications of implementing SSO and federation, focusing on trust, latency, and data quality

In this section, we will discuss IAM in the context of cloud computing, covering principles, service models, compliance challenges, and best practices for implementing and managing IAM in cloud environments.

• The principles of cloud computing and the various cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, IDaaS), and their relevance to IAM
• The security and compliance considerations for IAM in the cloud, including GDPR, physical and logical security, and the importance of standards-based approaches

In this section, we will provide a detailed approach to implementing IAM within organizations, covering strategic planning, stakeholder management, project management aspects, and technical integration.

• Develop a structured approach to IAM implementation, including the creation of business cases, identification of requirements, and stakeholder management.
• The key phases of IAM implementation projects, focusing on user acceptance testing, migration strategies, documentation, and ongoing support.

In this section, we will explore various IAM technologies, including architectures, implementations, and supporting tools, to understand their role and practical applications in different environments.

• Key IAM technologies, including their architectures, implementations, and supporting tools.
• The practical applications and integration of IAM technologies in different environments, ensuring secure and efficient identity and access management.

In this section, we will examine emerging trends in IAM such as behavior analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, discussing their implications for security, efficiency, and user experience.

• The emerging trends and innovations in IAM, such as UEBA, AI, mobile device authentication, and blockchain
• Analyze the potential impact and applications of these trends on the future of identity and access management, preparing for advancements in the field

In this section, we will present a case study on establishing identity systems at a national level, covering requirements, solution architecture, challenges, and best practices for managing large-scale identity systems.

• The practical aspects of establishing national identity frameworks, including requirements, solution architecture, and technology selection
• The challenges and best practices in implementing large-scale identity systems, ensuring reliability and security

In this section, we will present a case study on federated identity management for digital services, discussing requirements, solution architecture, implementation, benefits, and challenges.

• The requirements and solution architecture for federated identity management in digital services
• Analyze the implementation challenges and best practices for federating identity, ensuring seamless and secure digital interactions

In this section, we will present a case study on integrating enterprise IAM systems, focusing on requirements, solution architecture, implementation, and challenges of integrating Active Directory with Azure.

• The requirements and solution architecture for integrating enterprise IAM systems, such as Active Directory with Azure
• The implementation challenges and best practices for enterprise IAM integration, ensuring seamless and secure identity management

In this section, we will present a case study on implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) for web services using Ping Identity, covering requirements, solution architecture, implementation, and benefits for user authentication and access management.

• The requirements and solution architecture for integrating web services with Ping Identity for Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Analyze the implementation challenges and best practices for web service integration and SSO, ensuring secure and efficient user authentication