PAM Education Hub

Industry-Relevant
PAM Curriculum

Welcome to the Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mastery Course.

Overview

Your PAM career path.

Course details

PAM industry-relevant curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

Certification & Career support.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions.

Kickstart your career in Privileged Access Management with our comprehensive, nine-module intensive course.

Cyber security is a wide-ranging umbrella term that encompasses a number of specific practice areas. Privileged access management is a subset of cybersecurity that facilitates control and monitor of privileged users to ensuring data security.

You will evolve into a versatile and proficient practitioner, mastering Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts, policies, strategies, tools, and technologies that safeguard assets and users throughout the organisation.

This Privileged Access Management pathway program is crafted by seasoned practitioners, offering learners invaluable knowledge and insights.

Our modules provide hands-on, industry-relevant training, catering to both business-facing and technical roles within PAM. Our PAM curriculum, structured into nine modules, addresses various scenarios.

This pathway program sets you on a course toward careers as a security administrator, security professional, infrastructure administrator, security architect, IT architect, or security operator.

PAM Industry- Relevant Curriculum

How This Course Benefits Different Roles:

For Security Analysts:

Security analysts often work closely with PAM solutions to monitor privileged account activities and detect any suspicious behaviour. Understanding PAM concepts helps them analyse potential threats effectively
  • Learn how to secure privileged access by type of privilege.
  • Learn about insider & external risks associated with privileged access.
  • Learn where privileged access exist and how to protect them based on where they reside i.e. cloud, on prem.

For Ethical Hackers:

Penetration testers need to assess an organization's security posture, and knowledge of PAM can help them identify vulnerabilities related to privileged accounts and access.
  • Understand the importance of auditing privileged access.
  • Learn the risks associated with Third-Party vendors and suppliers privileged access.
  • Learn how attackers use pivots to increase their privileges to move laterally across networks.

For Security Engineers:

Security engineers implement security controls, including PAM solutions, and configure them to protect privileged access. Understanding PAM is crucial in designing secure systems.
  • Learn how to mange access to endpoints and IoT devices.
  • Learn how to mange privilege access to protect industrial control systems.
  • Learn how to mange privilege access to protect applications and cloud based infrastructure.

For Security Architects:

Security architects need to integrate PAM solutions into the overall security architecture to protect critical assets. They should have a deep understanding of PAM concepts for effective design.

  • Learn how PAM automation saves time and increases efficiency.
  • Learn how PAM automation provides greater visibility and control.
  • Learn how PAM automation helps with scalability.

For Compliance, Risk, Legal & Auditor Type Roles.

Individuals involved in corporate governance, such as board members or corporate secretaries, need to understand the cybersecurity landscape and how PAM contributes to safeguarding critical assets.

  • Learn how to mange access to endpoints and IoT devices.
  • Learn how to mange privilege access to protect industrial control systems.
  • Learn how to mange privilege access to protect applications and cloud based infrastructure.

For Business Facing Sales & Marketing Type Roles.

Sales and marketing professionals in the cybersecurity industry can effectively communicate the value of PAM solutions to potential clients and customers.

  • Learn how Zero Trust reduces the risk of data breaches and protect critical assets from potential threats.
  • Learn how combining RBAC with a Zero Trust model can can work together to provide a comprehensive approach to privileged access management (PAM).
  • Make informed decisions related to cybersecurity with PAM knowledge.
Course Modules:

Privileged Access Management (PAM) is the cornerstone of a robust cybersecurity strategy, and this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of PAM effectively.

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Learning Outcomes

Take your new skills to the next level with our cutting-edge curriculum and human support.
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Learn New Skills

Develop as a multi-skilled, highly competent practitioner covering privileged access management concepts, policies, strategies, tools and technologies used to protect assets and users across the organisation.
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Recognisable Credential

Attain a Certificate that exhibits your newly acquired skills and displays your accomplishment to potential employers.
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Gain Extra Credits

Upon graduation, your degree transcript will include all completed modules from the Award. Additionally, you can showcase your Award participation on your CV, indicating your commitment to employability and extra-curricular initiatives, which employers highly regard.
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Network with Industry Peers & Improve Soft skills

Improve communication, presentation skills, all-round confidence by attending in person workshops and best practice sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you haven't found the answers to your questions, our FAQ's should resolve your queries.

1How will the course be delivered?
The delivery method can be delivered face-to-face on campus and online.
2Who is this course open to?
This course is exclusively available to final-year BSc students and master's students in Computing at Teesside University. Additionally, it is free for anyone in full-time education, provided their educational institution is a registered partner. The course is also open to anyone interested in learning about privileged access management.
3What will I gain from this course?
Successful completion of this course will earn you a certificate of completion and grant you access to a network of experts to assist with employment and on-the-job opportunities. Additionally, we are collaborating with various education providers to offer extra credits for completing this course.
4How much does this course cost?
Free for anyone in full-time education, provided their educational institution is a registered partner. Prices are indicated on the modules, and we offer discounts to customers purchasing more than one account. The course is also open to anyone interested in learning about privileged access management.
5How long will this course take?
The course is self-paced, featuring over 25 hours of content. You can start, stop, and proceed at your own pace, allowing you to tailor your learning experience to fit your schedule and learning style.