IBM Security Identity Manager
Initially, this IBM Security Identity Manager Training course overviews what the Security Identity Manager is exactly. Then this instructor-led course introduces students to the basic skills required to install, configure and manage IBM Security Identity Manager. Moreover, this IBM Security Manager can be deployed using the following formats software stack and virtual appliance. This course applies to both formats. Further, the course also contains a variety of hands-on activities to accompany the lecture. In general, this course is designed for system administrators and implementer who deploy and manage Security Identity Manager in an organization.
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Course Information
IBM Security Identity Manager Training
Duration: 25-30 Hours
Timings: Weekdays (1-2 Hours per day) [OR] Weekends (2-3 Hours per day)
Training Method: Instructor Led Online One-on-One Live Interactive Sessions.
COURSE CONTENT :
1. Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Overview of IAM concepts
- Role of Identity Management in security and compliance
- Key features and benefits of IBM Security Identity Manager
- Identity Lifecycle Management (provisioning, de-provisioning)
- Integration with other IBM Security products
2. Architecture of IBM Security Identity Manager
- ISIM system architecture overview
- Key components of ISIM: Identity Server, Data Store, WebSphere Application Server
- Deployment models: standalone, distributed, clustered
- Overview of ISIM’s database structure (e.g., IBM DB2, Oracle)
- Introduction to ISIM’s Web UI, Administrative Console, and API
3. Installing and Configuring ISIM
- System requirements for ISIM installation
- Installation of IBM Security Identity Manager (single-node, multi-node)
- Configuration of ISIM WebSphere environment
- Setting up ISIM with external databases
- Configuring email notifications and LDAP integration
4. User and Role Management
- Creating and managing user identities
- Role-based access control (RBAC) in ISIM
- Defining and managing roles and entitlements
- User self-registration and profile management
- Managing user attributes (name, address, phone, etc.)
- Role hierarchy and role assignment
- Automated user provisioning and de-provisioning
5. Access Management
- Defining policies for user access to resources
- Setting up entitlement policies
- Integrating with enterprise directories (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)
- Managing user access to applications and systems
- Configuring SSO (Single Sign-On) and federation
- Managing permissions for users and roles
6. Workflow Management in ISIM
- Introduction to ISIM’s workflow engine
- Configuring workflows for approval processes (e.g., access requests, role assignments)
- Building and customizing workflow templates
- Integration with external workflow systems
7. User Self-Service Features
- Enabling self-service for password resets
- Configuring self-service workflows for user registration and updates
- Access request and approval workflows for users
- Managing user access reviews and certifications
8. Reporting and Auditing
- ISIM’s reporting capabilities (Audit, Activity, Compliance)
- Configuring and generating reports
- Setting up audit logging for user activities
- Understanding compliance reporting and access review cycles
- Managing and exporting logs for regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX)
9. Security and Compliance
- Role of ISIM in regulatory compliance (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Implementing policies for privileged access management
- Understanding ISIM’s security model
- Configuring password policies (complexity, expiration)
- Setting up MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
- Compliance features such as segregation of duties (SoD)
10. Integration with Other Systems
- Integrating with IBM Security products (e.g., IBM Security Access Manager)
- Integrating with third-party systems and applications (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow)
- Customizing ISIM connectors for specific systems
- Configuring connectors for directories, databases, and cloud applications
- Using ISIM APIs for programmatic access
11. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Monitoring ISIM logs and error messages
- Troubleshooting common installation and configuration issues
- Performance tuning and resource optimization
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Regular maintenance tasks (upgrades, patching, scalability)
- Best practices for maintaining high availability in production environments
12. Advanced Topics
- Customizing ISIM workflows and UIs
- Identity Federation and SSO (Security Assertion Markup Language – SAML)
- Advanced policy configuration (ABAC, RBAC)
- Integration with cloud services (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM)
- Using ISIM for privileged identity management (PIM)