
Explore the triple a of identity and access management—authentication, authorization, and accounting—clarifying the difference between authentication and authorization and introducing accounting with monitoring and auditing within the zero trust model.
Explore authentication methods, including knowledge-based, possession-based, and biometric factors, and learn how secondary factors like location and behavior strengthen identity verification.
Explore MFA and 2FA, using something you know, something you have, and OTP checks to reduce unauthorized access and protect data, while GPS location and IP address checks provide safeguards.
Master single sign on to access multiple applications with one login. SSO uses a central authentication server to generate authentication token shared with apps via Saml, AU, or OpenID connect.
Compare customer identity and access management with workforce identity to show external user focus, self-service and privacy versus internal security, single sign on, multi-factor authentication, and lifecycle management.
Policy based access management enforces dynamic access using predefined rules on location, ip address, time, and device.
Manage proactive IAM through regular certifications to remove outdated permissions, reduce attack surfaces, and boost security, efficiency, and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and NIST.
Explore SailPoint and Saviynt SaaS connectors, virtual appliance, and SC 2.0, enabling secure, outbound-only hybrid IAM links between cloud IAM and on-prem resources like Active Directory and databases.
Step into the world of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and learn how it protects modern organizations from security threats. Whether you’re an IT professional looking to specialize in IAM, a beginner exploring cybersecurity, or someone transitioning into identity management, this vendor-neutral course will give you the skills you need to succeed.
You’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of IAM fundamentals, including identity lifecycle management, access controls, authentication methods, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and governance policies. Learn how organizations use IAM solutions like SailPoint, Okta, and Saviynt to secure user access, prevent breaches, and ensure regulatory compliance across industries.
This course takes a vendor-neutral approach, ensuring you understand IAM concepts that apply across various platforms and environments. However, we also include a dedicated lecture comparing leading IAM tools, giving you insight into their differences and helping you choose the right solution for different business needs.
Through real-world scenarios, you’ll see IAM in action, learning how businesses protect sensitive data, enforce security policies, automate user provisioning, and implement role-based access control (RBAC) effectively. You’ll also explore emerging trends in IAM, such as Zero Trust security and cloud-based identity solutions, making you industry-ready.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong foundation in IAM concepts, allowing you to understand identity security, enforce access controls, and navigate IAM tools used in modern IT environments. Whether you're aiming to transition into IAM or strengthen your cybersecurity skills, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to take the next step in your career.