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PAM learning path

A Privileged Access Management (PAM) course focuses on securing and controlling access to sensitive systems and data by managing privileged accounts. It teaches techniques for implementing least privilege policies, auditing access, and mitigating the risks of insider threats. The course also covers best practices for selecting, deploying, and maintaining PAM solutions in enterprise environments.

Computer Basics & IT Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Introduction to Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Solution-Specific Tracks

CyberArk Learning Path

Advanced CyberArk Integrations

CyberArk Secrets Management (Conjur)

Secure secrets and credentials in DevOps pipelines using CyberArk Conjur

BeyondTrust Learning Path

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA)

BeyondTrust Advanced Integrations

Integrate BeyondTrust with SIEM, ITSM tools, and automate routine tasks

Delinea (Thycotic) Learning Path

Advanced Thycotic Features & Customization

HashiCorp Vault Learning Path

HashiCorp Vault Basics

Advanced Vault Deployment & Integrations

Deploy Vault in cloud environments and integrate with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines

PAM Architecture & Design Across Platforms

Real-World 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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PAM is a cybersecurity framework that controls and secures access to critical systems by managing privileged accounts, credentials, and sessions.

This is ideal for:
  • Security professionals managing privileged access.
  • IT administrators and system engineers.
  • Compliance and risk management professionals.
  • PAM fundamentals and access control models.
  • Implementation of PAM solutions like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Delinea.
  • Least privilege enforcement and privileged session management.

Basic knowledge of networking, operating systems, and identity management is recommended.

  • CyberArk Defender/Guardian/Sentry
  • BeyondTrust Certified Administrator
  • Thycotic Secret Server Certification
  • PAM Engineer/Architect
  • IAM Security Analyst
  • Compliance and Risk Specialist

Build foundational cybersecurity knowledge and understand ethical hacking principles.

  • Topics Covered: Cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking overview, types of hackers, legal considerations.
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand cybersecurity basics and ethical hacking concepts.

Learn the essential OS fundamentals required for offensive security testing.

  • Topics Covered: Linux command-line basics, Windows PowerShell, user privilege escalation, file system navigation.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop basic Linux and Windows skills for penetration testing.

Learn the methodology and tools used in penetration testing engagements.

  • Topics Covered: Penetration testing phases (reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, reporting), setting up a test lab (Kali Linux, Metasploitable).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand the complete penetration testing lifecycle.

Learn to use Kali Linux as a primary toolkit for ethical hacking.

  • Topics Covered: Kali Linux tools, scripting for automation, using Metasploit, post-exploitation techniques.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Master Kali Linux for offensive security tasks.

Deep dive into the Metasploit Framework for advanced penetration testing.

  • Topics Covered: Custom payload generation, privilege escalation, exploiting Windows and Linux environments.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Exploit systems using advanced Metasploit techniques.

Master Burp Suite for identifying and exploiting web vulnerabilities

  • Topics Covered: Intercepting requests, session hijacking, exploiting authentication flaws.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Use Burp Suite for professional web app penetration testing.
     

Learn how to exploit database vulnerabilities using SQL Injection

  • Topics Covered: Manual and automated SQL Injection, WAF bypassing, using SQLMap for automated attacks.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Exploit database vulnerabilities using SQL Injection techniques.

Learn how to simulate real-world adversaries to test enterprise security defenses.

  • Topics Covered: Red teaming vs. penetration testing, adversary tactics, attack simulation tools (Cobalt Strike, Empire).
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand red team methodologies and tools.

Master advanced red teaming techniques used by nation-state attackers

  • Topics Covered: Lateral movement, privilege escalation, evading detection, persistence techniques.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Conduct full-scale adversary simulations.

Master advanced exploit development techniques.

  • Topics Covered: Windows exploit development, Linux privilege escalation, writing shellcode.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop custom exploits for various platforms.
  • Topics Covered: AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud Identity, cloud security best practices.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand how cloud platforms implement IAM.
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  • 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 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.

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.

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.