Access Control and Identity Management

3 units

Business advancements due to technologies such as cloud, mobility, and the need to access information from anywhere using any device have made identity management and access control a critical component of cybersecurity. In this course, students will gain understanding of organizational and technical identity management and access control frameworks. They will also learn central concepts such as least privileged access, authentication, and authorization, which protect applications and systems from unapproved access. Topics covered include single sign-on, privileged account management, provisioning, role management, and directory services. Students will complete a real-world identity management and access control business case to identify risks and controls, and they will also create a strategy and roadmap to address challenges and propose solutions.