Authentication Systems for Identity and Access Managers (IAM): From Multi-Factor Methods to Federation Services

In this course designed for identity and access managers (IAM), security expert Aamir Lakhani delivers a comprehensive journey through authentication systems. Explore foundational and advanced topics including password management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometrics, passwordless solutions, and the latest in SSO and federation services. Dive into real-world security threats—such as AI-driven attacks on MFA—alongside practical guidance for implementing, auditing, and enforcing robust authentication policies. This course teaches you how to design, deploy, and defend authentication architectures that meet the demands of today’s enterprise environments.

Learning objectives
Implement passwords, MFA, biometrics, and passwordless authentication.
Recognize and defend against security threats such as MFA, SSO, and AI-driven attacks.
Set up and manage SSO and federation services for identity integration.
Create, enforce, and audit authentication policies.