Course Outline
Introduction to SiteMinder
- Overview of SiteMinder
- Key features and components
- Understanding the SiteMinder architecture for government
Fundamentals of Authentication and Access Management
- Differentiating authentication from authorization
- Significance of secure authentication for government operations
- Overview of single sign-on (SSO) and federated identity management for government
Setting Up SiteMinder
- Installation and configuration procedures
- Understanding the SiteMinder policy server for government
- Configuring SiteMinder agents for secure access control
Configuring Authentication Schemes
- Overview of authentication schemes in SiteMinder for government
- Setting up basic authentication for secure user verification
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security
Advanced Authentication Techniques
- Configuring federated authentication with SAML and OAuth for government
- Integration with external identity providers (IdPs) for seamless access
- Developing custom authentication schemes for specialized needs
Policy and User Management
- Defining policies for robust access control in government systems
- User directories and identity stores for efficient user management
- Managing user sessions and tokens to ensure secure interactions
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Monitoring SiteMinder performance for optimal operation
- Troubleshooting common SiteMinder issues for government systems
- Best practices for logging and reporting to maintain transparency and accountability
Security Considerations and Best Practices
- Ensuring secure configurations in government environments
- Understanding potential security vulnerabilities in access management
- Best practices for maintaining a secure SiteMinder environment for government operations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of web technologies
- Understanding of identity and access management principles
Audience for Government
- System administrators
- Security engineers
- IT professionals
Testimonials (5)
The fact that there were practical examples with the content
Smita Hanuman - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.
Tayyeb Mahmood - Ajman Municipality
Course - COBIT 2019 Foundation
The trainer was extremely clear and concise. Very easy to understand and absorb the information.
Paul Clancy - Rowan Dartington
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The trainer was very motivated and knowledgeable. The trainer was not only capable of information transfer, she also brought it with humor to lighten the dry theoretical training subject.