Category: Identity & Access Management

Authentication vs Authorization on Internal Networks: IAM Part 7 This guide on authentication authorization internal network IAM (Part 7) explains how AuthN and AuthZ work differently inside corporate networks vs the public internet. On internal networks, Kerberos, NTLM, Active Directory, and LDAP control authentication, while authorization is governed by GPOs, RBAC, and PAM systems. For… Read More →

Authentication vs Authorization on the Internet: OAuth, OIDC, and IAM This guide on authentication authorization internet OAuth (IAM Part 6) explains how AuthN and AuthZ work over the internet using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, and JWT tokens. Understanding these protocols is essential for modern identity and access management. For related content, see our… Read More →

Identity Access Provisioning Lifecycle: IAM Part 5 Guide This guide on identity access provisioning lifecycle IAM (Part 5) covers the complete lifecycle of identity provisioning: account creation, role assignment, access reviews, deprovisioning, and off-boarding. Proper lifecycle management prevents privilege creep and unauthorized access. For related content, see our IAM Part 6: Internet AuthN/AuthZ and CISSP… Read More →

Authorization Mechanisms: DAC, RBAC, ABAC, MAC Explained for IAM This guide on authorization mechanisms DAC RBAC ABAC MAC (IAM Part 4) explains the four primary access control models: Discretionary Access Control (DAC), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Mandatory Access Control (MAC). Understanding these authorization mechanisms is essential for both IAM professionals… Read More →

Authentication Factors and MFA: IAM Part 3 Complete Guide This guide on authentication factors MFA IAM (Part 3) explains all authentication methods: something you know (passwords), something you have (tokens/smart cards), something you are (biometrics), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) combinations. Strong authentication is the first line of defense in identity security. For related content, see… Read More →

Identification Authentication Strategy IAM: 2-Step Process This guide explains the identification authentication strategy IAM practitioners use: identification (claiming an identity), authentication (verifying it), and how these two steps form the foundation of access control. For related content, see our Authentication Factors MFA Guide and CISSP Domain 5: IAM Guide. External references: NIST SP 800-63 Identity… Read More →

Identity Access Management Fundamentals: IAM Part 1 Introduction This guide introduces identity access management IAM fundamentals (Part 1): what IAM is, why it matters for cybersecurity, the core IAM program components, and how IAM forms the foundation of zero-trust security. For related content, see our IAM Part 2: Authentication Strategy and CISSP Domain 5: IAM… Read More →