Paperback Navigate eBook AccessAccess Control and Identity Management, Fourth Edition, offers focused, in-depth coverage of identity and access management for cybersecurity courses in higher education and professional training programs. Unlike survey texts that devote only a few chapters to access control, this resource is dedicated entirely to IAM, giving instructors complete coverage in one place and students a clear, structured path from foundational concepts to applied practice.Accreditation and curriculum alignment are supported through structured coverage of core IAM competencies and learning outcomes mapped to leading workforce and academic standards, including NICE, CAE-CD, and CSEC. Building on the strong foundation of previous editions, the Fourth Edition emphasizes identity and security management within modern IT environments. Coverage spans authentication, authorization, and public key infrastructure, with attention to implementation, management, testing, and operational considerations. Technical concepts are reinforced with governance, compliance, and risk context to reflect how IAM functions in real-world organizations.Features and Benefits- Focus on authentication, authorization, and PKI, helping students master core IAM concepts in enterprise and cloud environments.- Practice-informed content connects these concepts to governance, compliance, and risk considerations in real organizational contexts.- Structured IAM competencies align with NICE, CAE-CD, and CSEC standards, simplifying curriculum planning and accreditation mapping.- Emphasis on implementation, management, and testing prepares students for real-world IAM responsibilities beyond theory.- Scenario-based Cloud Labs extend the text and reinforce key IAM concepts through hands-on practice in secure virtual environments.- Instructor Resources: Activities, Content Map, Cumulative Project, Instructor Manual, PowerPoint Slides, Syllabus, and Time on Task.
