Access Control and Identity Management Scenarios

Access control is the restriction of access to a computer system. So how does a cybersecurity professional manage this access control? This course introduces the principles of access controls, beginning with the central modes of information security and continuing through various attacks and defenses. It provides an overview of Identity Management and the resources used on modern-day information systems, including Web and cloud-based ones. This course also features a number of fictional scenarios based on access control and identity management that professionals face in the real-world. Learning Outcomes Identify the four types of information access controls Describe different identification methods and technologies Discuss different components of Authentication, Authorization and Accounting Describe common access control models and mechanisms Explain the technologies used in single-sign-on systems Identify common access control attacks and countermeasures Provide appropriate guidance in response to real-world scenarios describing Access Control and Identity management challenges