1. User Identity Lifecycle Management

• Creation, maintenance, and deletion of user accounts.

• User provisioning and deprovisioning processes.

2. Authentication Methods

• Single Sign-On (SSO).

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

• Biometric authentication (fingerprint, facial recognition).

• Password policies and management.

3. Access Control Models

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

• Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).

• Discretionary Access Control (DAC).

• Mandatory Access Control (MAC).

4. Authorization Mechanisms

• Policies and rules governing access to resources.

• Implementing least privilege principles.

5. Identity Governance

• Compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Auditing and reporting on access rights and identity management processes.

6. Federated Identity Management

• Managing identities across multiple systems or organizations.

• SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) and OAuth protocols.

7. Directory Services

• Using LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and Active Directory.

• Managing user data and permissions centrally.

8. Identity as a Service (IDaaS)

• Cloud-based IAM solutions.

• Benefits and challenges of using IDaaS providers.

9. Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Managing and monitoring access for privileged accounts.

• Tools and techniques for securing administrative access.

10. Access Management Policies and Procedures

• Developing and enforcing access policies.

• Risk assessments and security controls related to access.

11. Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Common IAM threats (e.g., credential theft, unauthorized access).

• Strategies for mitigating IAM-related risks.

12. Emerging Trends in IAM

• Integration of AI and machine learning for identity analytics.

• Zero Trust security models and their impact on IAM.