Episode 63 — Identity and Access Management Mastery: Authentication, Authorization, and Least Privilege (Task 4)
This episode builds identity and access management mastery by clearly separating authentication, authorization, and least privilege, then showing how mistakes in each area drive major incidents. You will learn how identity systems issue and validate credentials, how authorization should be enforced consistently across services, and why least privilege must include both human and non-human identities like service accounts and API tokens. We will discuss common failures such as privilege creep, overly broad roles, weak multi-factor enforcement, and missing monitoring of high-risk actions. You will also hear practical scenarios like a compromised admin account, a misused service principal, and an application that checks authentication but not authorization, along with remediation approaches that improve control without blocking legitimate work. Exam questions often test whether you can identify the most effective identity control to reduce risk and produce clear evidence of enforcement. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
