Episode 28 — Build end-user identity management that fits cloud realities, not wishful thinking
This episode explains end-user identity management in cloud environments with a focus on the practical constraints the GPCS exam tests: scale, federation, lifecycle management, and minimizing privileged access while preserving usability. You’ll define core identity lifecycle concepts—provisioning, role assignment, access reviews, deprovisioning, and break-glass—and connect them to cloud access patterns like console use, API use, and delegated administration. We’ll cover common failure modes such as stale accounts, reused group memberships, and ad hoc privilege grants that never get removed, plus how to design processes that make least privilege sustainable. A scenario follows a contractor onboarding that grants broad access for speed; you’ll redesign it using time limits, scoped roles, and review checkpoints that reduce exposure without blocking delivery. 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.
