IAM Fundamentals with Okta

Course details

If you’re just setting out on a career path in the cybersecurity industry, you may be looking to explore more topics in the field, and identity and access management (IAM) is a great place to start. In this course, join instructor Andrew Chanthaphone as he provides an overview of the core concepts and technical skills required to successfully navigate the complexities of IAM with Okta. Explore the fundamentals of using Okta to perform key IAM tasks such as user management, group management and access policies, multifactor authentication (MFA), user lifecycle management, single-sign on (SSO), application integration, reporting, and analytics. Along the way, Andrews covers a handful of emerging IAM trends to help you level up your skills and prepare for the industry of the future.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - IAM's importance in cybersecurity
02 - What you should know

1. Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)

03 - Recognizing the significance of IAM
04 - Defining fundamental IAM principles
05 - An overview of Okta's IAM capabilities

2. Getting Started with Okta

06 - Establishing an Okta account
07 - Using the Okta dashboard to navigate
08 - Overview of the terminology and functionalities of Okta

3. User Management in Okta

09 - User creation and administration
10 - Assigning permissions and roles to users
11 - Configuring user authentication methods

4. Group Management and Access Policies

12 - Creating user groups and application assignment
13 - Defining hierarchies and automating group access control

5. Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

14 - An overview of MFA and its significance
15 - Setting up MFA rules in Okta

6. Identity Lifecycle Management

16 - Managing user identities throughout their lifecycle
17 - Integration with HR systems for seamless lifecycle management

7. Single Sign-On (SSO) with Okta

18 - Advantages of single sign-on (SSO)
19 - Setting up SSO using SAML
20 - Best practices for SSO deployment in Okta

8. Integrating Applications with Okta

21 - Application integrations in Okta
22 - Solving frequent problems with integration

9. Reporting and Analytics in Okta

23 - Making use of Okta's analytics and reporting capabilities
24 - Creating reports regarding user behavior and access trends

10. Future Trends in IAM and Okta

25 - Emerging IAM trends

Conclusion

26 - What's next in your IAM journey