Identity and Access Management

Course Description

Master identity and access management: protect your systems while ensuring optimal security with our IAM training!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Implement authentication and access-management solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Manage identities and access securely and in compliance with regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Apply access-control strategies such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Set up access monitoring and auditing systems to detect anomalies and protect sensitive information.
• Navigate IAM governance best practices within compliance and risk-management processes.
• Secure cloud and hybrid environments with solutions tailored to modern enterprise architectures.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is intended for a broad audience, including:

• Security leaders (CISO) seeking to understand identity and access challenges in their organization.
• System and network administrators responsible for managing access to IT resources.
• IT project managers, cybersecurity or digital-transformation consultants wishing to deepen IAM knowledge.
• Security engineers involved in implementing IAM solutions.
• Developers or cloud architects integrating access-management solutions across on-prem or cloud environments.
• Auditors or compliance officers looking to get familiar with IAM-related regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are required.

Course Syllabus

• Introduction to Identity and Access Management
• IAM core concepts
• IAM architecture and key components
• Authentication protocols (SSO, MFA, etc.)
• Implementing an IAM solution (AD, Azure AD, Okta)
• Identity and access administration in an organization
• Role creation and management
• Access rights and permissions
• Securing Access and Access Control
• Strong authentication (MFA)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Access-security policy and Zero Trust
• Governance and Access Auditing
• Monitoring and managing audit logs
• Managing access in cloud and hybrid environments
• Monitoring and audit tools (SIEM)
• Governance, Compliance, and Best Practices
• Governance models and best practices
• Compliance with regulations (GDPR, ISO, etc.)
• Audit and control processes
• Applying the concepts to real-world scenarios
• Practical workshop & case studies: hands-on implementation of an IAM solution in complex architectures

Training Highlights

• Teaching approach: alternating theory and practice for better retention.
• Qualified instructors: specialists with real-world experience in IAM.
• Tools & resources: access to online resources, live demos, and real case studies.
• Accessibility: open to all, no advanced technical prerequisites.

Teaching Methods and Tools

• Live demos: hands-on with cloud identity services.
• Practical workshops & real case studies across sectors.
• Lessons learned: sharing best practices and common pitfalls.
• Simulations & tools: using simulators and cloud platforms for interactive labs.

Assessment

• End-of-course multiple-choice quiz.
• Practical case studies.
• Continuous assessment with personalized feedback.

Standards & References

• Cloud Providers’ Well-Architected Framework
• ISO/IEC 19086
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• NIST Cloud Computing Standards (SP 500-292)
• ISO 27001 Information Security: ensures data security in cloud environments while monitoring and managing costs