Introduction to Privilege Access Management
Introduction to Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a comprehensive training program designed to provide participants with a solid foundation and practical understanding of privilege access manageme...
Delivery Method: Video-Based Training
Course Delivery Format: recording
Course Level
Timeline
Price
£200
Description
Introduction to Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a comprehensive training program designed to provide participants with a solid foundation and practical understanding of privilege access management within modern organizational environments. This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective PAM strategies, mitigate security risks, and enhance overall data protection.
Course Objectives
- Understand Privileged Access Management (PAM): Gain a clear understanding of PAM concepts, its importance in cybersecurity, and how it relates to overall risk management strategies.
- Identify Privileged Accounts and Users: Learn how to identify privileged accounts and users within an organization's IT infrastructure, including administrators, superusers, and service accounts.
- Explore PAM Frameworks and Best Practices: Study different PAM frameworks, industry standards, and best practices, such as the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) and Just-in-Time (JIT) access, to develop effective PAM strategies.
- Implement Privileged Access Controls: Discover various access control mechanisms and technologies used in PAM, such as password vaults, session management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and secure remote access.
- Understand Privileged Session Monitoring: Learn about the importance of monitoring and auditing privileged sessions, including session recording, session isolation, and real-time alerts to detect anomalous activities.
Course Outline
Course Outline for Introduction to Privilege Access Management
Introduction to Privileged Access Management
- Understanding privileged access and its significance
- The role of PAM in cybersecurity
- Key components of PAM
Privileged Accounts and Risks
- Types of privileged accounts
- Risks associated with privileged access
- Importance of privileged account discovery and management
PAM Frameworks and Compliance
- PAM frameworks and standards
- Compliance requirements and regulations
- Implementing PAM in line with industry best practices
Authentication Methods in PAM
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Biometric authentication
- Single sign-on (SSO) and federation
Privileged Session Management and Monitoring
- Session monitoring and recording
- Real-time session monitoring
- Analyzing privileged user behavior
Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Access (JEA) Concepts
- Implementing JIT and JEA methodologies
- Reducing privileged access surface area
- Managing privileged access requests
Privileged Access Management in the Cloud
- PAM considerations in cloud environments
- Securing privileged access in cloud platforms
- Integration with cloud identity and access management (IAM)
PAM Deployment and Integration
- Deployment models and architectural considerations
- Integrating PAM with other security systems
- Third-party solutions and PAM integration
Challenges and Best Practices for PAM Implementation
- Common challenges and pitfalls
- Strategies for successful PAM implementation
- Continuous monitoring and improvement of PAM practices
Course Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, a general understanding of cybersecurity concepts and basic knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) will be beneficial.
Career Path
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Identity access management (IAM) analyst
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) analyst
- Privilege Access Management (PAM) analyst
Target Audience
- IT professionals involved in cybersecurity and identity management
- Security architects and administrators
- System administrators and network engineers
- Compliance officers and auditors
- IT managers and decision-makers responsible for security
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Exams & Certifications
- CyberArk CDE certifications for PAM and EPM.
- CyberArk Defender PAM & EPM
- CyberArk Sentry PAM-SEN
- CyberArk Guardian
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