- Level Foundation
- Duration 11 hours
- Course by Google Cloud
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Introduction to Cloud Identity serves as the starting place for any new Cloud Identity, Identity/Access Management/Mobile Device Management admins as they begin their journey of managing and establishing security and access management best practices for their organization. This 15-30 hour accelerated, one-week course will leave you feeling confident to utilize the basic functions of the Admin Console to manage users, control access to services, configure common security settings, and much more. Through a series of introductory lessons, step-by-step hands-on exercises, Google knowledge resources, and knowledge checks, learners can expect to leave this training with all of the skills they need to get started as new Cloud Identity Administrators. Learning Objectives By the end of this course participants will be able to: • Establish a Cloud Identity domain for their organization or personal domain. • Add users in order to practice user lifecycle management. • Modify user permissions to gain an understanding of core Cloud Identity features. • Add mobile devices within the Google Mobile Management module. • Modify mobile management policy sets to gain familiarity with product options. • Navigate the Reports module, and practice running reports. • Explore and apply different security protocols to the domain. IMPORTANT - Before you enroll, you should be prepared to: • Sign up for a free 14 day trial of Cloud Identity. You will need to enter payment method information. We will show you step-by-step how to cancel your account if you wish to end your Cloud Identity instance at the end of training and avoid being charged. • Purchase a new domain or use one that you already own. The domain you use IS NOT included as part of the Cloud Identity trial.Modules
Introduction to Cloud Identity
2
Videos
- Welcome to the Course!
- About your Cloud Identity instance
Account Setup
1
Assignment
- Introductory Survey
1
Videos
- Registering your domain
5
Readings
- Introduction to Account and Domain Setup
- Exercise #1 - Setup your account
- Exercise #2: Access your Admin Console
- Exercise #3: Configure your company profile
- Quick Reading - Quizzes
Introduction to User Lifecycle Management
1
Videos
- Introduction to User Lifecycle Management
1
Readings
- Introduction to User Lifecycle Management
Adding Users
1
Videos
- GCDS Demonstration
4
Readings
- Adding Users Overview
- Exercise #1: Adding Users Individually
- Exercise #2 - Add Several Users at Once
- Sync Users to Domain with GCDS
Managing Users
1
Assignment
- User Lifecycle Management
9
Readings
- Exercise #4 - Admin Roles and Privileges
- Exercise #5 - Custom Admin Privileges
- Exercise #6 - Resetting a User's Password
- Exercise #7 - Rename a User
- Exercise #8 - Suspend a User
- Exercise #9 - Delete a User
- Exercise #10 - Restore a Recently Deleted User
- Exercise #11 - Create an Organization Unit
- Exercise #12 - Create an Admin-Managed Group
Introduction to Security
1
Videos
- About Security
2
Readings
- Introduction to Security
- Exercise #1 - Navigate the Security Center
Managing Security
1
Assignment
- Security
1
Videos
- Secure LDAP Demonstration
8
Readings
- Exercise #2 - Configure Common Security Settings
- Exercise #3 - View and Manage your Users’ Security Settings
- Exercise #4 - Configure 2-Step Verification
- Exercise #5 - Set up Single Sign On with Google as an identity provider
- Exercise #6: - Set up Single Sign On with a third-party identity provider
- Explore the Secure LDAP Service
- Exercise #7 - Add an LDAP Client to Cloud Identity
- Exercise #8 - View Your Users' Account Activity Reports
Introduction to Mobile Management
1
Videos
- Introduction to Google Mobile Management
1
Readings
- Introduction to Google Mobile Management
Google Mobile Management
1
Assignment
- Google Mobile Management
3
Readings
- Exercise #1 - Configuring your Mobile Devices Policy
- Exercise #2 - Add a Mobile Device to the Domain
- Exercise #3 - Handling Lost and Noncompliant Devices
Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows
4
Videos
- Introduction to Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows
- Google Credential Provider for Windows
- Windows Device Management
- Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows Deployment Scenarios
4
Readings
- Introduction to Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows
- Google Credential Provider for Windows
- Windows Device Management
- Prepare and Deploy Enhanced Desktop Security for Windows
Managing Domains
1
Videos
- Introduction to Managing Domains
1
Readings
- Exercise #1 - Add a domain alias
Introduction to Reports
1
Assignment
- Domains and Reports
1
Videos
- About Reports
3
Readings
- Exercise #2 - Generate Reports
- Exercise #3 - View Audit Logs
- Exercise #4 - Create email alerts
Summary Lecture
1
Videos
- Cloud Identity Training Summary
2
Readings
- Case Study #1 - Enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication for Access to Company-Owned Resources
- Case Study #2 - Enable SSO for Cloud Apps
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"Introduction to Cloud Identity" is an essential course designed for new administrators in Cloud Identity, Identity/Access Management, and Mobile Device Management. This foundational course, offered by Coursera, is set within the IT & Computer Science domain and is meticulously crafted to equip learners with the skills needed to manage and secure their organization's identity and access protocols. Guided by a comprehensive curriculum, participants will engage in a series of introductory lessons, hands-on exercises, and knowledge checks over a span of 15-30 hours, all within one week. The course content is specifically tailored to ensure learners gain proficiency in utilizing the Admin Console to manage users, control access to services, configure security settings, and more. Key learning objectives include establishing a Cloud Identity domain, managing user lifecycles, modifying user permissions, integrating mobile devices, adjusting mobile management policies, navigating reports, and applying security protocols. Prospective learners are advised to prepare by signing up for a free 14-day trial of Cloud Identity, which requires a payment method, and acquiring a domain, as it is not included in the trial. With flexible subscription options available at Starter and Professional levels, this course is perfect for IT professionals eager to build a robust foundation in Cloud Identity administration and security.

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