Identity Fabric
Designing a unified abstraction layer that connects heterogeneous IdPs and applications. Explore Strategy →
IAM Day by Day - Identity and Access Management Guide
Learn Identity & Access Management
Free, practical guides for security professionals. Master authentication, authorization, SSO, and Zero Trust—whether you’re just starting out or preparing for certifications.
What You’ll Learn
Section titled “What You’ll Learn”Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the foundation of modern security. Here are the four core disciplines you’ll master:
Authentication
Establishing the Proof of Persona. From Passkeys and biometrics to risk-based adaptive verification.
View AuthN Patterns →Authorization
Defining the Logic of Access. Mastering RBAC, ABAC, and the global-scale relationship models of ReBAC.
View AuthZ Patterns →Federation
The Sovereign Handshake. Orchestrating trust across domains with OIDC, SAML, and Workload Identity.
View Trust Patterns →Governance
Continuous Oversight. Automating the identity lifecycle, access reviews, and regulatory compliance.
View Governance Patterns →Intelligence & Strategic Updates
Section titled “Intelligence & Strategic Updates”Stay synchronized with the evolution of the identity perimeter.
📡 Threat Intelligence
Critical
Token Replay Hardening
The industry is moving toward sender-constrained tokens. Review the new DPoP guidance for all public clients.
Analysis
The End of Phishing?
Passkeys have reached critical mass. Implement FIDO2 now to eliminate the password attack surface entirely.
🛠️ Architectural Updates
New
Zanzibar & ReBAC
Deep-dive into relationship-based access control for global-scale application permissions.
Standard
Workload Identity Federation
Transitioning CI/CD pipelines to secretless infrastructure using OIDC trust relationships.
Featured Guides
Section titled “Featured Guides”Start with our most popular in-depth guides:
📖 What is IAM?
Complete introduction to Identity and Access Management. Perfect for beginners.
🔒 Zero Trust Explained
Understand “never trust, always verify” and implement Zero Trust architecture.
🚀 SSO Implementation
Step-by-step guide to implementing Single Sign-On with SAML and OIDC.
🛡️ MFA Best Practices
Implement multi-factor authentication that’s both secure and user-friendly.
🔑 Passkeys Explained
The future of passwordless: FIDO2, WebAuthn, and phishing-resistant auth.
🎓 SC-300 Study Guide
Pass the Microsoft Identity certification on your first attempt.
Select Your Architectural Path
Section titled “Select Your Architectural Path”Whether you are building from zero or refactoring a legacy perimeter, choose the path that matches your current mission.
Zero Trust Design
Moving beyond the perimeter to continuous, context-aware verification for every request. View Zero Trust →
OAuth 2.0 Flows
Choosing and implementing the correct authorization flow for your specific application type. Secure Your App →
Passkey Integration
Implementing phishing-resistant, biometric-first login for your consumer or workforce users. Execute Passkeys →
Compliance Matrices
Mapping your IAM controls to GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 requirements. Audit Your Perimeter →
Access Certification
Automating the review process to ensure least-privilege is maintained across the lifecycle. Govern Access →
Popular Identity Platforms
Section titled “Popular Identity Platforms”Learn to configure and secure the most widely-used identity providers.
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure’s identity platform for Microsoft 365 and enterprise apps.
Okta
Popular cloud identity platform for workforce and customer apps.
Auth0
Developer-friendly authentication for web and mobile apps.
AWS IAM
Cloud security and access management on Amazon Web Services.
🎓 Certifications
Advance your career with CISSP, SC-300, CIDPRO, and Okta certs.