IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence Foundations Course Overview

To ensure that participants are adequately prepared to take the IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence Foundations course and to gain the maximum benefit from the education provided, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of IT security concepts: Familiarity with key security principles such as authentication, authorization, and access control is important.
• Fundamental knowledge of identity management: Awareness of identity lifecycle processes such as joiners, movers, and leavers within an organization.
• Experience with LDAP and directory services: Understanding how directory services work since IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence may interface with these services.
• Basic knowledge of databases: Familiarity with database concepts and SQL, as databases often back identity management solutions.
• Working knowledge of operating systems: Comfort with common operating systems such as Windows or Linux, as the software may need to be navigated or configured on these platforms.
• Understanding of enterprise IT environments: Comprehension of how various IT systems and applications are used within an organization can be beneficial.

While these prerequisites are recommended, we encourage all interested learners to enroll, as the course is designed to guide participants through the foundational aspects of IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence. Our skilled instructors are adept at tailoring the training to accommodate a range of expertise levels within the classroom.

Target Audience for IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence Foundations

The IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence Foundations course is designed for IT professionals focused on identity management and security.

• IT Security Analysts
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Consultants
• System Administrators specializing in security
• IAM Architects and Solution Designers
• Compliance Officers
• IT Auditors focused on security governance
• Security-focused Product Managers
• Technical Support Engineers for IAM solutions
• IT Project Managers working on security projects
• Security Software Developers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence Foundations?

1. The IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence Foundations course provides comprehensive knowledge on managing user access, ensuring compliance, and streamlining user provisioning within an enterprise environment.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the core concepts of IBM Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI) and its role in managing user identities and access rights.
• Plan and deploy an IBM IGI solution tailored to organizational needs, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Manage data exchange between IBM IGI and other systems, ensuring data integrity and synchronization.
• Implement role lifecycle management to define, manage, and review roles for access control and segregation of duties.
• Develop access risk control models to identify, assess, and mitigate potential access-related risks within the organization.
• Execute certification campaigns to review and confirm user access rights, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Design and manage workflow processes to automate and streamline identity governance and administration tasks.
• Create and customize reports to monitor, audit, and demonstrate compliance with identity governance policies and practices.
• Address key compliance and regulatory challenges by setting up appropriate controls and audit trails within IGI.
• Gain practical experience in using IBM IGI through hands-on lessons, empowering students to effectively manage the identity governance lifecycle in their organizations.