Course Overview

This Identity Access Management (IAM) course provides a comprehensive journey through foundational concepts, practical applications, and advanced IAM strategies essential for cybersecurity and organizational access management. Starting with IAM basics and progressing through authentication and authorization methods, cloud-specific IAM, and single sign-on (SSO) protocols, the course builds a deep understanding of secure identity and access controls. Key modules explore directory services, IAM policies, identity lifecycle management, and incident response, culminating in a capstone project where students design, implement, and troubleshoot an IAM solution. The hands-on activities and case studies enhance practical skills, preparing students to effectively manage access in complex IT environments.