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security Intermediate 21 lessons

Identity Mgmt (IAM)

Identity is the new perimeter. Master SSO, MFA, OAuth 2.0, and directory services to manage access securely across the enterprise.

In modern security, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the most critical control. This course covers the protocols that power logins: SAML, OIDC, and OAuth 2.0. You will learn to implement Single Sign-On (SSO) to reduce password fatigue, enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and manage user lifecycles (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) in Active Directory and Okta. We also explore Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Least Privilege principles to minimize insider threats.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    IAM Fundamentals
    Authentication vs Authorization and the lifecycle.
  • 2
    Directory Services
    Active Directory and cloud directories (Entra ID).
  • 3
    Modern Auth Protocols
    Deep dive into OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML flows.
  • 4
    Access Control
    Implementing RBAC and Least Privilege models.
  • 5
    MFA & Security
    Hardening access with factors and conditional access.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$100k - $140k

Career Paths

IAM Engineer $110k-$150k
Identity Architect $130k-$175k
Security Administrator $95k-$135k

What You Will Learn

Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML and OIDC
Configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies
Manage user lifecycles (provisioning/deprovisioning) securely
Design Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models
Troubleshoot authentication flows and directory sync

Skills You Will Gain

IAM Protocols OAuth 2.0 / OIDC Active Directory Okta/Azure AD Access Governance

Who Is This For

SysAdmins
Security Analysts
IT Managers

Prerequisites

SysAdmin Basics
HTTP concepts

Identity Mgmt (IAM) FAQs

Dry topic?

It's technical, but critical for every company.

Coding?

Minimal; mostly configuration and policy JSON.

Okta or Azure?

We cover concepts applicable to both platforms.

Job stability?

Extremely high; every company needs IAM.

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