Learning path
Identity and Access Management
Skill Level
Introductory
Duration 50 minutes
Updated Mar 19, 2025
About this learning path
This Identity and Access Management (IAM) Learning Path provides a structured journey through the essentials of securing organizational resources and data. You'll begin with foundational IAM concepts—covering authentication, authorization, and the principle of least privilege. You will then progress to more advanced topics like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO) & Privileged Access Management (PAM). By the end, you'll have a solid grasp of the over-all IAM framework & design principles.
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Prerequisites
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Data Security & Data Loss Prevention
- A passionate drive to expand one's knowledge and expertise in data security, and a firm commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement in this field
What you'll learn
- IAM Fundamentals and Core Principles Explore the basics of authentication, authorization, and the principle of least privilege to establish a strong security foundation.
- Federated Identity and Single Sign-On (SSO) Understand how to extend IAM beyond organizational boundaries, enabling seamless access across multiple domains and applications.
- Privileged Access Management (PAM) Learn strategies to secure, monitor, and control elevated accounts, reducing the risk of insider threats and credential misuse.
- Best practices on how to implement & design an IAM framework that balances security with usability.