Description:

Learn the fundamental framework of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) to secure modern network environments. This course moves from theory to practice, covering password hashing, Single Sign-On (SSO) workflows, and centralized directory management using OpenLDAP.

Key Highlights:

• The AAA Triad: Mastering the core framework of Identity, Permissions, and Tracking.
• Cryptographic Hashing: Implementing salts and hashes to protect sensitive credentials.
• Modern Identity: Exploring SSO, SAML, and OIDC token-based authentication.
• Directory Services: Navigating and managing centralized user trees with OpenLDAP.

What you will learn:

• Master the AAA Framework Define Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting by classifying real-world security scenarios in "The Sorter" interactive challenge.
• Understand Hashing & SSO Prevent attacks using salts and hashes, and master Single Sign-On (SSO) flows between Identity and Service Providers using "Token Relay" sequencing.
• Centralize Authentication Shift from local users to OpenLDAP. Navigate directory structures and Distinguished Names (DN) through the "Directory Detective" navigation lab.
• Develop Secure Scripts Build a Python credential validator using hashlib or bcrypt to write, hash, and verify secure user logins in a live coding challenge.