CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401) Cert Prep: Access Control and Identity Management

Get the training you need to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam. This course covers the access control and identity domain of the test. By learning about concepts such as identification, authorization, authentication, and secure account management practices, you'll be prepared to answer some of the most challenging questions from the Security+ exam.

Author Mike Chapple, an IT leader with over 15 years experience, introduces identification methods such as usernames and biometrics, as well as authentication methods to verify users, including multifactor authentication, password authentication, and single sign-on. He also discusses authorization concepts such as mandatory and discretionary access controls, which can help you restrict access to sensitive parts of your network. The course also covers best practices for ongoing account management, such as establishing a good password policy, managing user roles, and monitoring accounts, and what to do when you need to suspend or terminate access.

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Topics include:

• Setting policies for usernames and access cards
• Implementing biometrics
• Combining authentication factors for multifactor authentication
• Using a Kerberos access control system
• Using access control lists such as Windows NTFS file permissions
• Role-based authorization
• Implementing account and password policies