Mastering Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Introduction:

This 5-day intensive training program by Global Business Minds LTD (GBM) empowers professionals to implement robust identity and access management (IAM) strategies to protect organizational assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of IAM principles, technologies, and best practices.

Training Goals:

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

• Design and implement effective IAM frameworks
• Select and deploy appropriate IAM technologies
• Manage identity and access lifecycle processes
• Mitigate identity-related risks and threats
• Ensure compliance with IAM regulations and standards

Training Outline:

Day 1: Foundations of Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• IAM fundamentals: identity, authentication, authorization, and accountability
• IAM business drivers and benefits
• IAM challenges and risks
• IAM standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)

Day 2: Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM)

• Identity provisioning and de-provisioning
• Identity governance and administration (IGA)
• User provisioning and access management
• Identity lifecycle management tools and technologies

Day 3: Access Control and Authorization

• Access control models (RBAC, ABAC, DAC)
• Single sign-on (SSO) and federation
• Access controls for cloud environments
• Privileged access management (PAM)

Day 4: IAM Technologies and Implementation

• IAM infrastructure components (directory services, identity repositories)
• IAM tools and platforms (e.g., identity management systems, access management systems)
• IAM integration with other security systems
• IAM project planning and implementation

Day 5: IAM Governance and Compliance

• IAM policies and procedures
• IAM auditing and monitoring
• IAM risk assessment and management
• IAM compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).

Targeted Audience:

• IT security professionals
• Identity and access management specialists
• System and network administrators
• IT managers and directors
• Compliance officers
• Auditors