Identity Access Management
Fundamentals
Identity and Access Management (IAM), LDAP, Federation Protocols, SAML, OAuth, Passwordless Authentication, Zero Trust Framework, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Program Overview
This foundational training program is designed specifically for college students to gain essential knowledge in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and related technologies. Participants will explore how modern organizations manage identities, secure access, and ensure robust cybersecurity practices.
Target Audience
- • Undergraduate students interested in cybersecurity, IT, and computer science
- • Students seeking practical knowledge for internships and entry-level roles
Program Objectives
Understand core IAM concepts and their significance in cybersecurity
Learn how authentication and authorization processes work
Explore key technologies like LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and Passwordless solutions
Understand the Zero Trust framework and the importance of multifactor authentication
Gain practical skills through real-world use cases and hands-on activities
Learning Outcomes
Explain key IAM concepts and protocols
Demonstrate basic use of LDAP and federated login systems
Configure and test multifactor authentication solutions
Understand and apply Zero Trust principles
Build a foundational understanding for further advanced studies in cybersecurity
Develop hands-on experience with industry-standard IAM tools and technologies
Training Modules & Lab Sessions
Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Lecture: What is IAM? Importance of IAM in Modern Enterprises, IAM Lifecycle and Core Components
Lab: IAM Concepts Simulation using Identity Management Tools
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Lecture: Understanding Directories and LDAP Basics, How LDAP Works in Identity Management
Lab: Setting up and Querying an LDAP Directory
Federation Protocols and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Lecture: What is Identity Federation? Benefits of Federation Protocols, Introduction to SSO Mechanisms
Lab: Implementing an SSO Solution using Open Source Tools
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Lecture: Understanding SAML and Its Use in Federation, Components of a SAML Transaction
Lab: Simulating a SAML Authentication Flow in a Web Application
OAuth and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
Lecture: Basics of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC, Differences Between OAuth and SAML
Lab: Building an OAuth Authorization Flow with GitHub API
Passwordless Authentication
Lecture: Challenges of Traditional Passwords, Overview of Passwordless Technologies
Lab: Configuring Passwordless Login using Biometrics and Email-Based Solutions
Zero Trust Security Framework
Lecture: What is Zero Trust? Key Principles and Architecture, Implementing Zero Trust in an Organization
Lab: Designing a Zero Trust Architecture for a Mock Organization
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Lecture: Importance of MFA in Modern Security, Types of MFA Methods
Lab: Setting up and Testing MFA using Popular Applications
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