Identity and Access Management

Start with the fundamentals

The mind map on identity and access management introduces authentication, authorization and accountability. Start there for an overview of access control fundamentals, then move to the user access mind map. It covers authentication, session management and access control alongside practical account activities such as self-registration, account recovery and password changes.

For another view, the notes Identity and Access Services cover mandatory, discretionary, role-based and rule-based access control, as well as separation of duties. They provide a useful companion to the introductory map when you want to go over authorization in more detail.

Practice with quizzes and maps

After studying the maps, try the quiz on access permissions and the principle of least privilege. It asks you to consider which principle applies when users receive only the access needed for their work. Return to the fundamentals map as you review your answer.

The Identity and Access Management Security quiz includes a question about authentication factors in a proposed multifactor system. The quiz on authentication and account management also asks about topics including hardware security tokens and retina scanners. Use the user access map to revisit authentication methods as you work through these questions.

Explore more of the topic

The Identity Access Management mind map covers directories and requirements for secure identities. The Identity and Access Operations map includes identity and access review, while the digital identity maps offer more material to explore.

Together, these resources form the Identity and Access Management section of the Authentication and Access Control unit in Cybersecurity. They let you approach the section through both visual overviews and questions. Choose a resource that fits what you want to study next.