Cybersecurity • Interactive Module

Module 11: Identity, Authentication & Access Control (IAM)

OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), RBAC, ABAC, and privilege management.

Concept Overview & Direct Technical Answer

Direct Definition: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), RBAC, ABAC, and privilege management.

Core Engineering Competencies

  • Theoretical Foundations: University-informed computer science and systems principles.
  • Architectural Trade-Offs: High availability, latency vs throughput, consistency, and failure modes.
  • Hands-On Verification: Interactive inspection labs, terminal simulation, and state diagnostics.
  • Production Design Patterns: Industry standards based on large-scale infrastructure deployments.

Source & Citation Reference

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