Learning outcomes

Use an analytical and systemic approach to solve problems linked to new situations or situations with a degree of uncertainty           
    Identify, process and summarise relevant data
    Search for the necessary resources
    Apply the results of the concepts to the problem or situation in question
    Justify the choices made
    Communicate in a professional context with colleagues and customers   
    Write reports, specifications, technical sheets or manuals
    Dialogue with all stakeholders, customers and suppliers
    Express yourself in a way appropriate to the audience
    Use appropriate communication tools effectively
    Act reflectively and autonomously, as part of a team or partnership  
    Organise time and meet deadlines
    Acquire a capacity for self-criticism
    Update knowledge and skills
    Collaborate actively with others
    Lead and support a team
    Take responsibility for actions taken

Goals

The aim of the course is to present the principles, methods, protocols, technical solutions and implementation difficulties of identity and access management solutions, from an IT security perspective.

Content

Identity and access management issues
    Authentication mechanisms, standards and protocols
    Identity management models
    Access control models and language
    Identity and access management protocols and technologies

Exercices

Implementation of a complete identity and access management solution, integrating various protocols and including the development of identity sources and Identity Provider and Service Provider components

Assessment method

Assessment is based 40% on a theoretical exam (written in 1st session, oral in 2nd session) and 60% on the project developed as part of the practical work.

Sources, references and any support material

  •     Course slides
  •     Specifications of the standards presented (available online)

Language of instruction

Français