Security / Governance, Risk & Compliance

Machine Identity Management: The Key to Security in the Era of Automation and the Cloud

The training introduces participants to the specialist field of machine identity management as a key element of modern cybersecurity. The program covers the full machine identity lifecycle, from issuance to rotation and revocation. Participants learn best practices, tools and strategies for automating MIM processes. Sessions are run as workshops with practical exercises based on real scenarios.

Issues

Machine Identity Management (MIM)
Non-human identities in the organization
PKI and certificate management
SSH keys and API keys management
Lifecycle management of machine identity
Automation of key rotation
DevOps security and CI/CD protection
Cloud security and container identities
IoT device identity management
Compliance in identity management
Zero Trust for machine identities
Security automation and orchestration

Benefits

They will gain specialized knowledge of managing machine identities as a critical component of security
They will master the ability to identify and catalog machine identities within an organization
They will learn to design and implement lifecycle management systems for non-human identities
They will be able to assess risks associated with unmanaged machine identities and develop mitigation strategies
They will develop competence in automating processes related to key and certificate management
They will obtain practical tools for integrating MIM with existing IAM systems
They will gain skills in selecting and implementing appropriate MIM platforms and tools
They will be prepared to build a strategic Machine Identity Management program

Who is this training for?

PKI and certificate management specialists

Security engineers responsible for infrastructure

DevOps engineers and platform engineers

Cloud system administrators

IT security architects

Automation and orchestration specialists

Infrastructure security managers

Cyber security consultants

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of cryptography and PKI
Experience in IT systems and infrastructure management
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts
Basic knowledge of cloud environments and containerization
Experience working with IT automation

Training program

X.509 certificates, SSH keys, API keys
OAuth/JWT tokens in the context of automation
Role in IoT, cloud and DevOps ecosystems
Specifics of today's IT environments
Challenges of containerization and microservices
Identities in cloud environments
DevOps and CI/CD pipeline security
Automation and orchestration of systems
Risks of unmanaged machine identities

Data breaches through compromised keys
Interruptions to critical services
Compliance risk and identity audit
Lifecycle management of machine identity

Monitoring and tracking of usage
Automatic rotation of keys and certificates

Best Practices in Machine Identity Management
Industry standards and compliance frameworks
Separation of duties and principle of least privilege
Centralized vs. distributed management
Integration with existing IAM systems

Overview of available market solutions
Certificate Authorities and PKI infrastructure
Specialized MIM platforms and vendors
Open source vs. commercial solutions
MIM process automation
Automated provisioning and deprovisioning

Integration with CI/CD pipelines
Monitoring and alerting for machine identities
Integration of MIM with IAM strategy
Holistic approach to identity management
Unified governance and policy framework
Reporting and analytics for all identities
Strategic roadmap for identity security

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Machine Identity Management: The Key to Security in the Era of Automation and the Cloud we recommend: Basic knowledge of cryptography and PKI; Experience in IT systems and infrastructure management; Knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 2 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: PKI and certificate management specialists; Security engineers responsible for infrastructure; DevOps engineers and platform engineers.