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Privileged Access Management (PAM) Essentials Training Course

Rating

9/10

Duration

3 Days

Course Overview

This course focuses on the essentials of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and how to manage and secure privileged accounts effectively. Participants will gain hands-on experience with leading PAM solutions such as CyberArk and BeyondTrust to control, monitor, and secure access to critical systems. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will learn to mitigate risks associated with privileged access and implement PAM strategies to enhance organizational security.

Format of Training

  • Interactive instructor-led sessions.
  • Hands-on labs using CyberArk and BeyondTrust.
  • Real-world case studies and PAM implementation scenarios.
  • Access to tools and resources for PAM solutions.

Course Objectives

  1. Understand the importance of managing privileged accounts in cybersecurity.
  2. Configure and deploy Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
  3. Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) access to reduce attack surfaces.
  4. Monitor and audit privileged account activities.
  5. Apply best practices for securing privileged accounts.
  6. Manage privileged access in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  7. Use CyberArk and BeyondTrust tools to enforce PAM strategies.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and IAM concepts.
  • Familiarity with IT systems and privileged account usage is helpful but not required.
  • No prior experience with PAM solutions necessary.
Course Outline

Day 1:

Session 1: Introduction to Privileged Access Management (PAM)

  • What is PAM and why it matters?
  • Risks and challenges associated with privileged accounts.
  • Overview of PAM solutions: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and others.

Session 2: Identifying and Managing Privileged Accounts

  • Types of privileged accounts in an organization.
  • Strategies for identifying and categorizing privileged accounts.
  • Hands-on lab: Creating an inventory of privileged accounts in a sample environment.

Session 3: Implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) Access

  • Principles of JIT access to reduce exposure.
  • Configuring temporary privileged access with PAM tools.
  • Hands-on lab: Setting up JIT access using CyberArk or BeyondTrust.

Day 2:

Session 1: Securing Privileged Accounts with PAM Policies

  • Developing and enforcing PAM policies.
  • Managing credentials and implementing password rotation.
  • Hands-on lab: Configuring password vaults and policies in PAM solutions.

Session 2: Monitoring and Auditing Privileged Access

  • Tracking privileged account activities for anomalies.
  • Configuring session recording and logging for compliance.
  • Hands-on lab: Setting up monitoring and auditing features in a PAM tool.

Session 3: Privileged Access in Cloud and Hybrid Environments

  • Challenges of managing privileged access in multi-cloud environments.
  • Integrating PAM solutions with AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems.
  • Hands-on lab: Configuring privileged access for a hybrid environment.

Day 3:

Session 1: Advanced PAM Features and Best Practices

  • Managing service accounts, application credentials, and APIs.
  • Configuring privilege elevation and delegation.
  • Hands-on lab: Securing service accounts with advanced PAM configurations.

Session 2: Incident Response and Privileged Access

  • Handling privileged account compromises.
  • Developing an incident response plan for privileged account breaches.
  • Case study: Responding to a PAM-related security incident.

Session 3: Capstone Project and Best Practices

  • Designing a comprehensive PAM framework for an organization.
  • Group presentations and feedback.
  • Closing discussions on sustaining PAM effectiveness in dynamic environments.

Bespoke Option

We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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