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THE NEW SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE AUTHENTICATION

IT is under new pressure to reduce sign-ons, defend against insider abuse and secure enterprise accounts. Luckily, security professionals are now equipped with new types of advanced authentication products and processes that can take on these IAM initiatives.
About the instructor:
Mark Diodati is an identity and privacy strategies analyst for Burton Group. LEARN MORE: THE NEW SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE AUTHENTICATION
FUTURE AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGIES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCT

Strong authentication has been around for years, but regulations like FFIEC and HSPD-12 are refueling interest in the technology. As a result, many vendors are offering a wide range of new products. This lesson will help you determine which authentication technology is best for an organization.
About the instructor:
Mark Diodati is an identity and privacy strategies analyst for Burton Group. LEARN MORE: FUTURE AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGIES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCT
USING IAM TOOLS TO IMPROVE COMPLIANCE

Provisioning and password management tools can ease complexity, reduce help desk calls and save money. But they can also help with your compliance woes. Learn which ones work best.
About the instructor:
Tom Bowers is managing director of Security Constructs LLC. LEARN MORE: USING IAM TOOLS TO IMPROVE COMPLIANCE
ENDPOINT SECURITY PROTECTION: POLICIES FOR ENDPOINT CONTROL

IT staffs no longer have control over every endpoint, leading to problems where access control is weak or nonexistent. In this lesson, see what kinds of policies and tactics can control endpoints -- and what access control technology is on the way.
About the instructor:
Ben Rothke is director of security technology omplementation for a large financial services company. LEARN MORE: ENDPOINT SECURITY PROTECTION: POLICIES FOR ENDPOINT CONTROL
VPNS AND REMOTE ACCESS: SECURE DEPLOYMENT, SETUP AND STRATEGIES

Virtual private networks can reduce the cost of business communication while extending secure remote access to teleworkers, travelers and mobile professionals. But deploying and managing a secure VPN can be challenging. In this lesson, learn about the latest VPN technologies and deployment strategies.
About the instructor:
Lisa Phifer is the owner of consulting firm Core Competence. LEARN MORE: VPNS AND REMOTE ACCESS: SECURE DEPLOYMENT, SETUP AND STRATEGIES
AUTOMATED PROVISIONING OF HARDWARE AND ACTIVE DIRECTORY

Setting up new accounts and provisioning hardware is a tedious task, and even the smallest mistakes have security consequences. In this lesson, find out how to leverage directory services and policies to automate the process. Also, get a glimpse of the current provisioning marketplace.
About the instructor:
Laura E. Hunter is a senior IT specialist with the University of Pennsylvania. LEARN MORE: AUTOMATED PROVISIONING OF HARDWARE AND ACTIVE DIRECTORY
BUILDING AN IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE

Identity management is an undertaking that requires the efficient oversight of many moving parts. In this lesson, learn how to put the pieces of an identity and access management architecture together, from directories to approval workflows.
About the instructor:
Richard Mackey, ISACA, CISM, is the former director of collaborative development for The Open Group. LEARN MORE: BUILDING AN IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE
SECURE USER AUTHENTICATION: REGULATIONS, IMPLEMENTATION AND METHODS

When deploying any authentication option -- whether to comply with the FFIEC's two-factor authentication mandate or just strengthen access controls -- businesses need to weigh many factors. In this lesson, you'll learn about current regulations and which IAM strategies are best for your users.
About the instructor:
Tom Bowers is managing director of the consulting firm Security Constructs. LEARN MORE: SECURE USER AUTHENTICATION: REGULATIONS, IMPLEMENTATION AND METHODS
BUILDING NETWORK SECURITY: EVOLUTION AND VENDOR CONSOLIDATION

Through both vendor consolidation and evolution, security capabilities are increasingly being woven into the network fabric. This lesson examines technologies like network access control and reveals how to harness the network/security trend to make better tactical decisions.
About the instructor:
Mike Rothman is president and principal analyst of Security Incite. LEARN MORE: BUILDING NETWORK SECURITY: EVOLUTION AND VENDOR CONSOLIDATION
IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM

After you've completed the lessons, take this final exam and assess your knowledge of identity and access management. LEARN MORE: IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM
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