Cybersecurity Careers: Become an Identity and Access Management Manager

Cybersecurity Careers: Become an Identity and Access Management Manager

50mBeginner2023-01-03

Authors

Andrew Chanthaphone

Andrew Chanthaphone

Director of Digital Identity | Creator of All Things IAM

Course details

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is all about understanding who has access to what, when, and why. IAM might not be the first thing that people talk about when referring to cybersecurity, but it's hugely important as the first thing hackers look to compromise is your identity. In this new course, Andrew Chanthaphone introduces you to the job role of Identity and Access Management Manager. Learn about the basics of IAM, such as different methods to authenticate a user, different authorization models, the user lifecycle, and the importance of certifying user access. Then move on to the role that the IAM Manager plays on the larger team, including how your decisions impact others in the organization, how you can mentor junior analysts, and how you can manage senior analysts and engineers. Explore specific skills and job functions of an IAM Manager, as well as how to land your first IAM Manager job.

Skills covered

Identity and Access ManagementTech Career SkillsCareer ManagementPersonaCareer DevelopmentCybersecurityCloud ComputingData ScienceSoftware Development

Concepts

Introduction

  • Identity is at the center of cybersecurity

What Is an Identity and Access Management Manager

  • The role of an IAM manager

The Fundamentals of Identity and Access Management

  • Authentication goes beyond a strong password
  • Knowing the different authorization models
  • Employee and contractor lifecycle management
  • Importance of certifying user access

Your Impact on the Organization

  • Being a member of the blue team
  • Your decisions impact everyone in the organization
  • Mentoring junior analysts
  • Managing senior analysts and engineers

Core Skills Needed

  • You don't need to be an expert in everything
  • Utilizing the plan, build, run model
  • Delegation is your best friend

How to Get a Job as an IAM Manager

  • Building your professional network
  • The IAM manager interview
  • Market outlook for an IAM manager

Conclusion

  • Are you ready to make a difference as an IAM manager
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