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Identity and Access Management (IAM) Learning Path

Identity and Access Management (IAM) course covers the frameworks and technologies used to ensure secure access to systems and applications by managing user identities and their permissions. It focuses on best practices for authentication, authorization, and single sign-on (SSO) solutions. The course also explores how to implement IAM policies to protect data, comply with regulations, and prevent security breaches.

Introduction to Information Technology (IT) & Networking

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Basics of Identity and Access Management (IAM)

IAM Policies and Governance

Introduction to Cloud IAM (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Solution-Specific Tracks

Advanced Azure AD Features & Integrations

Certification Path

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate​

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity​

Okta Identity Cloud Learning Path

Okta Advanced Administration & Integrations

Certification Path

Okta Certified Professional​

Okta Certified Administrator​

Advanced IBM IGI Implementations

Certification Path

IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Security Identity Governance and Intelligence​

SailPoint IdentityNow Learning Path

Advanced SailPoint Features & Customization

Certification Path

SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Professional​

IAM Architecture & Enterprise Design

Real-World IAM Case Studies & Best Practices

Hours Per Day

≈ 7-8 Months

≈ 6 Months

≈ 5 Months

System Administrator

Average Salary

$89,000 /year

What day-to-day looks like

  • System Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Design and Development
  • OS and Application Installation, Configuration, and Testing
  • Performance Monitoring
  • System Automation
  • Technical Support
  • Security and Backup
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Collaboration and Coordination

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FAQs

IAM ensures the right users have access to the right resources at the right time while preventing unauthorized access.

  • IT professionals looking to specialize in IAM.
  • Security analysts, cloud security engineers, and risk managers.
  •  IAM concepts: authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and federation.
  • IAM tools like Okta, Ping Identity, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Basic understanding of security concepts and networking.
  • Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
  • Okta Certified Professional
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
  • IAM Engineer/Architect
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Access Governance Specialist

Learn the basics of IT infrastructure, networking, and system administration to build a solid foundation for IAM.

  • Topics Covered: Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS), system administration basics (Windows/Linux), cloud infrastructure introduction.
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Outcome: Gain essential IT knowledge to support IAM concepts.

Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity, focusing on protecting systems and data.

  • Topics Covered: Threats and vulnerabilities, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk management basics.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Explore the fundamentals of IAM, including how organizations manage identities and secure access.

  • Topics Covered: Authentication vs. Authorization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand IAM’s role in cybersecurity and compliance.

Learn how IAM policies are designed, implemented, and aligned with governance frameworks.

  • Topics Covered: Access control models (RBAC, ABAC), identity lifecycle management, compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Build skills to manage IAM policies and governance processes.
  • Topics Covered: AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud Identity, cloud security best practices.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand how cloud platforms implement IAM.
  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.
  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.

Learn how to deploy and manage Okta for secure identity management and SSO across applications.

  • Topics Covered: Okta organization setup, SSO configuration, lifecycle management, user provisioning.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Build expertise in deploying and managing Okta 

Deep dive into advanced Okta features, automation, and integration with third-party services.

  • Topics Covered: API integrations, automating user provisioning, integrating with on-prem directories, security policies.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Master complex Okta configurations and integrations.

Learn to deploy and configure IBM IGI for managing identities and governance in large enterprises.

  • Topics Covered: IGI architecture, access recertification, compliance management, policy enforcement.

  • Duration: 5 Weeks

  • Outcome: Gain proficiency in IBM IGI for identity governance.

Explore advanced topics like automating compliance reporting and integrating IGI with other security tools.

  • Topics Covered: Custom workflows, audit reporting, integration with SIEM tools, advanced policy configuration

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Implement and manage advanced governance frameworks using IBM IGI.

Learn how to manage identities and access control using SailPoint’s IdentityNow platform.

  • Topics Covered: Identity lifecycle management, access certification, policy management, risk modeling.

  • Duration: 5 Weeks

  • Outcome: Build foundational skills in SailPoint IdentityNow.

Master advanced customization and integration techniques in SailPoint.

  • Topics Covered: API integrations, custom connector development, advanced reporting, cloud integrations.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Manage complex identity environments using SailPoint.

Design and implement IAM architectures across large organizations, integrating multiple IAM solutions.

  • Topics Covered: Cross-platform integrations, federated identity management, hybrid cloud IAM strategies, zero-trust architecture.

  • Duration: 6 Weeks

  • Outcome: Architect scalable and secure IAM solutions for enterprises.

Analyze and learn from IAM implementations in different industries, including lessons learned and best practices.

  • Topics Covered: Case studies from finance, healthcare, and tech, compliance audits, scaling IAM solutions.

  • Duration: 4 Weeks

  • Outcome: Apply real-world insights to your IAM deployments.

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