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Introduction to Cloud Identity

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Course Summary

Learn about cloud identity and its importance in modern computing. This course covers how to design and implement cloud identity solutions using Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and Azure Active Directory (AAD).

Key Learning Points

Understand the importance of cloud identity in modern computing
Learn how to design and implement cloud identity solutions using MIM and AAD
Explore best practices for managing cloud identities and ensuring their security

Learning Outcomes

Design and implement cloud identity solutions using MIM and AAD
Apply best practices for managing cloud identities and ensuring their security
Understand the importance of cloud identity in modern computing

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced learning
Video lectures
Hands-on exercises

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CTO, Microsoft Azure
Director of Product Management, Microsoft Identity

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Description

Introduction to Cloud Identity serves as the starting place for any new Cloud Identity, Identity/Access Management/Mobile Device Management admins as they begin their journey of managing and establishing security and access management best practices for their organization. This 15-30 hour accelerated, one-week course will leave you feeling confident to utilize the basic functions of the Admin Console to manage users, control access to services, configure common security settings, and much more.

Through a series of introductory lessons, step-by-step hands-on exercises, Google knowledge resources, and knowledge checks, learners can expect to leave this training with all of the skills they need to get started as new Cloud Identity Administrators. Learning Objectives By the end of this course participants will be able to: • Establish a Cloud Identity domain for their organization or personal domain. • Add users in order to practice user lifecycle management. • Modify user permissions to gain an understanding of core Cloud Identity features. • Add mobile devices within the Google Mobile Management module. • Modify mobile management policy sets to gain familiarity with product options. • Navigate the Reports module, and practice running reports. • Explore and apply different security protocols to the domain. IMPORTANT - Before you enroll, you should be prepared to: • Sign up for a free 14 day trial of Cloud Identity. You will need to enter payment method information. We will show you step-by-step how to cancel your account if you wish to end your Cloud Identity instance at the end of training and avoid being charged. • Purchase a new domain or use one that you already own. The domain you use IS NOT included as part of the Cloud Identity trial.

Outline

Getting Started with Cloud Identity
Welcome to the Course!
About your Cloud Identity instance
Registering your domain
Introduction to Account and Domain Setup
Exercise #1 - Setup your account
Exercise #2: Access your Admin Console
Exercise #3: Configure your company profile
Quick Reading - Quizzes
Introductory Survey

User Lifecycle Management
Introduction to User Lifecycle Management
GCDS Demonstration
Introduction to User Lifecycle Management
Adding Users Overview
Exercise #1: Adding Users Individually
Exercise #2 - Add Several Users at Once
Sync Users to Domain with GCDS
Exercise #4 - Admin Roles and Privileges
Exercise #5 - Custom Admin Privileges
Exercise #6 - Resetting a User's Password
Exercise #7 - Rename a User
Exercise #8 - Suspend a User
Exercise #9 - Delete a User
Exercise #10 - Restore a Recently Deleted User
Exercise #11 - Create an Organization Unit
Exercise #12 - Create an Admin-Managed Group
User Lifecycle Management

Security
About Security
Secure LDAP Demonstration
Introduction to Security
Exercise #1 - Navigate the Security Center
Exercise #2 - Configure Common Security Settings
Exercise #3 - View and Manage your Users’ Security Settings
Exercise #4 - Configure 2-Step Verification
Exercise #5 - Set up Single Sign On with Google as an identity provider
Exercise #6: - Set up Single Sign On with a third-party identity provider
Explore the Secure LDAP Service
Exercise #7 - Add an LDAP Client to Cloud Identity
Exercise #8 - View Your Users' Account Activity Reports
Security

Device Management
Introduction to Google Mobile Management
Introduction to Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows
Google Credential Provider for Windows
Windows Device Management
Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows Deployment Scenarios
Introduction to Google Mobile Management
Exercise #1 - Configuring your Mobile Devices Policy
Exercise #2 - Add a Mobile Device to the Domain
Exercise #3 - Handling Lost and Noncompliant Devices
Introduction to Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows
Google Credential Provider for Windows
Windows Device Management
Prepare and Deploy Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows
Google Mobile Management

Domains and Reports
Introduction to Managing Domains
About Reports
Exercise #1 - Add a domain alias
Exercise #2 - Generate Reports
Exercise #3 - View Audit Logs
Exercise #4 - Create email alerts
Domains and Reports

Summary, Use Case Example, & Resources
Cloud Identity Training Summary
Case Study #1 - Enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication for Access to Company-Owned Resources
Case Study #2 - Enable SSO for Cloud Apps

Summary of User Reviews

This cloud identity course has received positive reviews from users. The course is informative and provides in-depth knowledge on cloud identity management. One key aspect that many users appreciated is the practical exercises which help them understand the concepts better.

Pros from User Reviews

In-depth knowledge on cloud identity management
Practical exercises to help users understand concepts
Great instructor who explains things clearly

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too technical
Lacks real-world examples
The course could benefit from more hands-on activities

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