Cyber Security · PPL

Identity & Access Management Certification

A specialist program that teaches professionals to secure digital identities, manage access controls, and protect enterprise resources using modern IAM practices.

  • 3 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹12,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Identity & Access Management

  • IAM fundamentals
  • Identity concepts
  • Authentication overview
  • Authorization principles
  • Access management lifecycle
  • Industry best practices

Module 2: Identity Management Fundamentals

  • Digital identities
  • Identity lifecycle
  • User provisioning
  • Identity repositories
  • Identity governance
  • Identity synchronization

Module 3: Authentication Mechanisms

  • Password authentication
  • Passwordless authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Biometric authentication
  • Adaptive authentication
  • Authentication best practices

Module 4: Authorization Models

  • Role-Based Access Control
  • Attribute-Based Access Control
  • Policy-Based Access Control
  • Least privilege
  • Access permissions
  • Authorization strategies

Module 5: Directory Services

  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
  • User management
  • Group management
  • Organizational units
  • Directory synchronization

Module 6: Single Sign-On

  • SSO fundamentals
  • Authentication flow
  • Session management
  • Enterprise access
  • User experience
  • Security considerations

Module 7: Identity Federation

  • Federation concepts
  • SAML
  • OAuth
  • OpenID Connect
  • Identity providers
  • Trust relationships

Module 8: Privileged Access Management

  • Privileged accounts
  • Administrative access
  • Credential vaults
  • Session monitoring
  • Just-in-time access
  • Privileged account security

Module 9: Identity Governance

  • Identity policies
  • Role management
  • Access reviews
  • Segregation of duties
  • Compliance reporting
  • Governance framework

Module 10: Access Lifecycle Management

  • User onboarding
  • Role assignment
  • Access modification
  • Offboarding
  • Account deactivation
  • Lifecycle automation

Module 11: Cloud Identity Management

  • Cloud IAM concepts
  • Cloud identities
  • Cloud access policies
  • Federated identities
  • Hybrid identity
  • Cloud governance

Module 12: Zero Trust Identity

  • Zero Trust principles
  • Continuous verification
  • Identity-centric security
  • Context-aware access
  • Risk-based authentication
  • Secure access

Module 13: Identity Security Monitoring

  • Identity monitoring
  • Authentication logs
  • Access analytics
  • User behavior analysis
  • Risk detection
  • Security alerts

Module 14: Identity Threat Protection

  • Credential attacks
  • Insider threats
  • Account compromise
  • Identity risk assessment
  • Threat mitigation
  • Security best practices

Module 15: API & Application Identity

  • API authentication
  • Service accounts
  • Machine identities
  • Token management
  • Secure integrations
  • Identity security

Module 16: Compliance & Identity Governance

  • Identity compliance
  • Audit logging
  • Access reviews
  • Documentation
  • Risk management
  • Governance standards

Module 17: Automation in IAM

  • Identity automation
  • Workflow automation
  • Self-service access
  • Automated provisioning
  • Policy automation
  • Operational efficiency

Module 18: Incident Response for IAM

  • Identity incident detection
  • Account recovery
  • Access revocation
  • Credential compromise
  • Investigation
  • Response procedures

Module 19: Enterprise IAM Architecture

  • IAM architecture
  • Identity integration
  • High availability
  • Scalability
  • Security architecture
  • Enterprise implementation

Module 20: Real-World IAM Projects

  • Identity deployment
  • Access governance
  • SSO implementation
  • Federation setup
  • Privileged access management
  • Practical exercises

Module 21: Enterprise IAM Best Practices

  • Identity policies
  • Documentation
  • Operational governance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Security reviews
  • Team collaboration

Module 22: Future of Identity Security

  • Passwordless authentication
  • AI-driven identity protection
  • Decentralized identity
  • Identity analytics
  • Emerging technologies
  • Career roadmap 
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand Identity & Access Management concepts and enterprise identity architectures.

02

Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms for users and applications.

03

Manage user identities throughout the complete access lifecycle.

04

Configure Single Sign-On, identity federation, and Multi-Factor Authentication solutions.

05

Apply privileged access management and identity governance best practices.

06

Monitor identity-related risks and respond to authentication and access incidents.

07

Automate identity provisioning, access reviews, and governance processes.

08

Build secure, scalable, and enterprise-ready identity management solutions.

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Where this fits in your Cyber Security journey

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— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Identity & Access Management?
Identity & Access Management focuses on managing digital identities, controlling user access, and protecting enterprise resources through secure authentication, authorization, and governance practices.
Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for IAM engineers, security analysts, system administrators, cloud security engineers, IT professionals, and cybersecurity specialists responsible for identity security.
Do I need prior cybersecurity experience?
A basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity concepts is recommended before taking this specialist-level course.
What practical skills will I gain?
You will learn identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, identity federation, privileged access management, identity governance, Zero Trust, and enterprise IAM implementation.
How will this course benefit my career?
This course helps you develop practical expertise in identity security, enterprise access management, authentication technologies, governance, and modern identity protection strategies for today's digital environments.
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