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CompTIA Security+
1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
1-1 Types of Threats
1-2 Types of Attacks
1-3 Vulnerabilities
1-4 Threat Actors and Motives
1-5 Threat Intelligence
1-6 Incident Response
1-7 Penetration Testing
1-8 Vulnerability Scanning
1-9 Threat Modeling
1-10 Security Controls
2 Technologies and Tools
2-1 Firewalls
2-2 Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
2-3 Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
2-4 Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
2-5 Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
2-6 Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
2-7 Endpoint Security
2-8 Network Security
2-9 Cloud Security
2-10 Mobile Device Security
2-11 Secure Coding Practices
2-12 Cryptography
2-13 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
2-14 Certificate Management
2-15 Security Tools and Utilities
3 Architecture and Design
3-1 Security Models
3-2 Security Controls
3-3 Secure Network Design
3-4 Secure Systems Design
3-5 Secure Application Design
3-6 Secure Cloud Architecture
3-7 Secure Mobile Architecture
3-8 Secure IoT Architecture
3-9 Secure Data Storage
3-10 Secure Backup and Recovery
3-11 Security in DevOps
3-12 Security in Agile Development
3-13 Security in Continuous IntegrationContinuous Deployment (CICD)
3-14 Security in Configuration Management
3-15 Security in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
4 Identity and Access Management
4-1 Authentication Methods
4-2 Authorization Mechanisms
4-3 Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts
4-4 Single Sign-On (SSO)
4-5 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
4-6 Federation
4-7 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
4-8 Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
4-9 Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
4-10 Identity Lifecycle Management
4-11 Access Reviews and Audits
4-12 Privileged Access Management (PAM)
4-13 Identity Federation
4-14 Identity Provisioning and Deprovisioning
5 Risk Management
5-1 Risk Management Concepts
5-2 Risk Assessment
5-3 Risk Mitigation Strategies
5-4 Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
5-5 Risk Register
5-6 Risk Treatment
5-7 Risk Monitoring and Reporting
5-8 Risk Appetite and Tolerance
5-9 Risk Communication
5-10 Risk Transfer
5-11 Risk Acceptance
5-12 Risk Avoidance
5-13 Risk Reduction
5-14 Risk in Cloud Environments
5-15 Risk in Mobile Environments
5-16 Risk in IoT Environments
6 Cryptography and PKI
6-1 Cryptographic Concepts
6-2 Symmetric Encryption
6-3 Asymmetric Encryption
6-4 Hashing
6-5 Digital Signatures
6-6 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
6-7 Certificate Management
6-8 Certificate Authorities (CAs)
6-9 Certificate Revocation
6-10 Key Management
6-11 Cryptographic Protocols
6-12 Cryptographic Attacks
6-13 Quantum Cryptography
6-14 Post-Quantum Cryptography
6-15 Cryptographic Use Cases
7 Security Operations
7-1 Security Operations Concepts
7-2 Security Policies and Procedures
7-3 Security Awareness and Training
7-4 Security Monitoring and Logging
7-5 Incident Response
7-6 Forensics
7-7 Disaster Recovery
7-8 Business Continuity
7-9 Physical Security
7-10 Personnel Security
7-11 Supply Chain Security
7-12 Third-Party Risk Management
7-13 Security Audits and Assessments
7-14 Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
7-15 Security Metrics and Reporting
7-16 Security Operations Center (SOC)
7-17 Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
7-18 Security in DevOps
7-19 Security in Agile Development
7-20 Security in Continuous IntegrationContinuous Deployment (CICD)
4.14 Identity Provisioning and Deprovisioning Explained

4.14 Identity Provisioning and Deprovisioning Explained

Key Concepts

Identity Provisioning and Deprovisioning are critical processes in managing user identities within an organization. Provisioning involves creating, managing, and distributing user identities and access rights, while deprovisioning involves revoking these rights when a user leaves or changes roles.

Identity Provisioning

Identity Provisioning is the process of creating and managing user identities and their associated access rights. This includes onboarding new employees, assigning roles, and granting permissions to access various resources.

Example: When a new employee joins a company, the HR department creates a user account in the identity management system. The system then automatically assigns the appropriate roles and permissions based on the employee's job function, such as access to email, file servers, and specific applications.

Deprovisioning

Deprovisioning is the process of revoking user access rights when a user leaves the organization or changes roles. This ensures that former employees or users no longer have access to sensitive resources, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Example: When an employee resigns, the HR department triggers the deprovisioning process. The identity management system automatically revokes the employee's access to all resources, including email, file servers, and applications. This ensures that the former employee cannot access any company data after their departure.

Automated Provisioning and Deprovisioning

Automated Provisioning and Deprovisioning streamline the processes by using workflows and scripts to handle user account creation and deletion. This reduces manual effort and minimizes the risk of human error.

Example: An organization uses an automated identity management system that integrates with its HR software. When a new hire is added to the HR system, the identity management system automatically creates a user account and assigns the necessary permissions. Similarly, when an employee is marked as terminated in the HR system, the identity management system automatically revokes all access rights.

Conclusion

Identity Provisioning and Deprovisioning are essential processes for managing user identities and access rights within an organization. By automating these processes, organizations can ensure that users have the appropriate access when they join and that access is promptly revoked when they leave, enhancing security and efficiency.

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