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IAM 101 Unlocked #

The practical IAM guide for practitioners navigating the AI era.

Not a vendor whitepaper. Not an academic framework. A working practitioner’s guide to modern identity and access management — written for the people actually running these programs.


What’s Inside #

13 chapters. 4 appendices. Built for practitioners.

Part I — Foundations

  • What IAM is, why it changed in 2026, and what that means for your program
  • Zero Trust, but for people — not just networks

Part II — Core Controls

  • IAM in the cloud and SaaS era
  • MFA and the passwordless revolution
  • Context-aware and risk-based access
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Part III — Identity Lifecycle

  • Identity proofing and digital onboarding
  • HR-driven lifecycle: Joiners, Movers, and Leavers

Part IV — Governance

  • Authentication policies that actually work
  • Access governance, reviews, and IGA

Part V — The Frontier

  • AI in IAM — help, not hype
  • Non-human identities: the next frontier
  • The Be Safe series, operationalized

Appendices

  • Rapid Implementation Playbooks
  • Policy and Control Library
  • Training Kits
  • Metrics and Executive Dashboards

Get IAM 101 Unlocked #

$39 — Instant download, DRM-free ePub.

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Free Resources #

AI + IAM Readiness Checklist Is your identity program ready for AI agents and automation? Get the checklist free when you join the Everyday Identity list.

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Be Safe Checklist Series Five free downloadable security checklists for individuals and teams. Personal computer, web browsing, mobile devices, personal finance, and social media.

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