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Identity and Access Management: The Big Picture

This course will teach you the foundational knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) including the key terminologies, concepts, and examples of how these are implemented in the real world.

Phil Chapman - Pluralsight course - Identity and Access Management: The Big Picture
by Phil Chapman

What you'll learn

When establishing security accounts for users, or in order to make informed decisions on levels of access and user rights it's important to understand the concepts of authentication and authorization alongside the technologies available to implement controls. In this course, Identity and Access Management: The Big Picture, you’ll learn to understand the concepts of IAM. First, you’ll explore key terminologies and definitions of IAM. Next, you’ll discover how IAM is implemented within legacy and traditional infrastructure models. Finally, you’ll learn how to implement IAM into cloud and hybrid working environments. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the knowledge of Identity and Access Management needed to make informed decisions in the implementation of these technical controls.

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Phil Chapman - Pluralsight course - Identity and Access Management: The Big Picture
Phil Chapman

Phil Chapman is a senior instructor. He is responsible for the delivery of a range of courses including official Microsoft, CompTIA, EC Council and BCS official certifications. He is also the subject matter expert and project lead for the bespoke Law Enforcement Cyber Security training packages which are delivered to UK Law Enforcement agencies and forces.

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