Identity and Access Management : Forgerock OpenAM [Part 2]

🛡️ Identity and Access Management with Forgerock OpenAM [Part 2] 🚀

Headline: An In-Depth and Advanced Industrial Implementations Based Use Cases on Access Manager[unofficial][2023]

Course Overview: Welcome back to the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM), where security meets convenience. This is the second part of our comprehensive course, designed for those who have already laid a solid foundation in IAM essentials from our previous sessions. 🎓✨

In this advanced module, we will deep dive into the sophisticated features of Forgerock OpenAM. You'll learn how to:

• Secure Web Applications: Protect your web applications on J2EE servers and understand the MVC architecture and server configurations.
• Master Access Management: Get hands-on with modules, chains, and authentication mechanisms.
• Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Learn to enhance security by implementing MFA using both chain-based and tree-based approaches.
• Utilize REST APIs: Gain practical experience with OpenAM's REST API, integrating it with tools like Postman for seamless authentication processes.
• Develop Authorization Logic: Understand the nuances of role-based access control and policy enforcement.

Prerequisites: Before jumping into this part, ensure you have completed the first part of the course or have equivalent knowledge. It's crucial to be comfortable with the setup and implementations from the initial training. If you're unsure about any previous topics, please review those sessions until you're confident with the material. 🔄

Course Breakdown:

1. Introduction

   • Get acquainted with the course structure and objectives.

2. Protecting Application on J2EE Server

   • Understand the use case and application server landscape.
   • Dive into MVC architecture and how it integrates with OpenAM.
   • Learn about application server configuration, Java agents, and their role in protection.
   • Test your setup by analyzing cookies and ensuring protection is working as intended.

3. Modules and Chain in Access Management

   • Explore the core components of modules and chains within OpenAM.
   • Discover various module criteria, flags, and authentication levels.
   • Examine different types of authentication modules and their functions.

4. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

   • Implement MFA using chain configurations.
   • Understand the concepts behind adaptive or smart MFA solutions.

5. Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication

   • Learn how to implement an adaptive MFA system using both chain and tree structures.

6. Authentication Tree

   • Get introduced to the concept of authentication trees in OpenAM.
   • Identify different types of nodes within a tree and how they operate.
   • Create and manage authentication trees for various login scenarios, including handling anonymous logins.

7. Implementing MFA using Authentication Tree

   • Extend your knowledge of MFA by applying it through authentication trees.
   • Discover advanced techniques for adaptive or extended MFA solutions.

8. OpenAM REST API for Authentication

   • Familiarize yourself with the basics and practical applications of OpenAM's REST API.
   • Troubleshoot common issues while working with REST APIs.

Why Join This Course? This advanced course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to implement robust IAM solutions using Forgerock OpenAM. By the end of this course, you'll have a deep understanding of how to secure applications and enforce policies that protect your organization's digital assets effectively. 🛡️💪

Whether you're an IT professional, security specialist, or simply passionate about cybersecurity, this course will provide you with the advanced knowledge required in today's fast-evolving digital landscape. Enroll now to take your IAM expertise to the next level!