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C1000 129 Verify Access
The course teaches professionals how to design, deploy, and manage IBM Security Verify Access V10.0, covering architecture, authentication, federation, authorization policies, and API security to protect enterprise resources.
90
Minutes
62
Questions
62/100
Passing Score
$200
Exam Cost
Who Should Take This
It is intended for security architects, engineers, and consultants who have at least three years of experience with identity and access management solutions and aim to validate their expertise in IBM Security Verify Access. Learners seek to lead implementation projects, design robust authentication strategies, and ensure compliance across hybrid environments.
What's Covered
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Domain 1: Security Verify Access Architecture and Deployment
2
Domain 2: Authentication Methods and Multi-Factor Authentication
3
Domain 3: Federation and Single Sign-On
4
Domain 4: Authorization Policies and Access Control
5
Domain 5: API Security and Advanced Protection
6
Domain 6: System Administration and Troubleshooting
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Course Outline
67 learning goals
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Domain 1: Security Verify Access Architecture and Deployment
3 topics
Architecture Components and Design
- Analyze the Security Verify Access architecture including reverse proxy, policy server, user registry, and web application firewall components
- Apply load balancing configurations across multiple Security Verify Access appliances for optimal performance
- Design high-availability deployment topologies using clustered reverse proxy and policy server configurations
- Apply network topology planning for Security Verify Access including DMZ placement and firewall rules
- Analyze capacity planning requirements for concurrent users, transactions per second, and storage needs
Appliance Installation and Configuration
- Apply initial appliance setup procedures including network configuration, DNS settings, and time synchronization
- Configure reverse proxy instances with upstream server definitions and load balancing algorithms
- Apply SSL/TLS certificate installation and management for appliance communication channels
- Analyze appliance licensing requirements and apply appropriate license activation procedures
- Apply firmware updates and patch management procedures for Security Verify Access appliances
System Integration and Connectivity
- Configure LDAP user registry connections including Active Directory and IBM Security Directory Server
- Apply database connectivity for session storage using DB2, Oracle, or PostgreSQL backends
- Analyze network security requirements for appliance-to-appliance and appliance-to-backend communications
- Configure API gateway functionality for REST and SOAP web service protection
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Domain 2: Authentication Methods and Multi-Factor Authentication
2 topics
Authentication Mechanisms
- Configure username/password authentication with lockout policies and password strength requirements
- Apply certificate-based authentication using X.509 client certificates and certificate validation rules
- Configure Kerberos authentication integration with Active Directory domains and service principal names
- Apply OAuth 2.0 authentication flows including authorization code and client credentials grants
- Analyze authentication policy chains and conditional authentication based on risk factors
Multi-Factor Authentication Implementation
- Configure TOTP-based multi-factor authentication using mobile authenticator applications
- Apply SMS and email-based one-time password delivery mechanisms with customizable templates
- Configure FIDO2/WebAuthn authentication for passwordless login experiences
- Apply risk-based authentication policies triggering MFA based on device, location, and behavior analytics
- Design adaptive authentication strategies balancing security requirements with user experience
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Domain 3: Federation and Single Sign-On
3 topics
SAML Federation Configuration
- Configure Security Verify Access as SAML 2.0 identity provider with attribute assertions and encryption
- Apply SAML service provider configuration including metadata exchange and assertion consumer services
- Configure attribute mapping and transformation rules for SAML assertions using JavaScript mapping rules
- Analyze SAML federation trust relationships and certificate-based assertion signing verification
- Apply SAML single logout configuration for coordinated session termination across federated applications
OpenID Connect and OAuth Integration
- Configure OpenID Connect provider functionality with authorization server and token endpoint capabilities
- Apply OAuth 2.0 client registration and management including redirect URI validation and scope definitions
- Configure JWT token customization including custom claims and token encryption for enhanced security
- Analyze token lifecycle management including refresh token rotation and revocation mechanisms
- Design federation architecture supporting both SAML and OIDC protocols for hybrid environments
Session Management and SSO Policies
- Configure session timeout policies including absolute and idle timeout with grace period handling
- Apply cross-domain single sign-on using Security Verify Access junction cookies and domain configuration
- Configure session sharing across multiple reverse proxy instances in clustered deployments
- Analyze session security mechanisms including session fixation protection and secure cookie attributes
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Domain 4: Authorization Policies and Access Control
2 topics
Policy Engine and Rule Configuration
- Configure authorization policies using Security Verify Access policy language with permit and deny rules
- Apply attribute-based access control (ABAC) policies incorporating user, resource, and environmental attributes
- Configure step-up authentication policies requiring additional verification for sensitive resource access
- Apply JavaScript-based policy extensions for complex authorization logic and external system integration
- Analyze policy evaluation performance and optimize rule ordering for efficient access control decisions
Resource Protection and Web Application Security
- Configure junction-based resource protection with URL pattern matching and HTTP method restrictions
- Apply web application firewall rules for SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF attack prevention
- Configure rate limiting and throttling policies to prevent denial of service attacks on protected resources
- Apply content filtering and data loss prevention policies for sensitive information protection
- Design comprehensive security policies addressing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and compliance requirements
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Domain 5: API Security and Advanced Protection
2 topics
API Gateway and Protection Policies
- Configure API gateway functionality with OpenAPI specification import and endpoint protection
- Apply OAuth 2.0 scope-based authorization for granular API access control and resource protection
- Configure API rate limiting, quota management, and traffic shaping policies for different client tiers
- Apply API transformation policies for request/response modification, header manipulation, and protocol translation
- Analyze API security threats and implement protection against injection attacks, broken authentication, and data exposure
Advanced Threat Protection
- Configure bot detection and mitigation using behavioral analysis and device fingerprinting techniques
- Apply threat intelligence integration for real-time IP reputation and geolocation-based blocking
- Configure advanced persistent threat (APT) detection using machine learning and anomaly detection
- Design comprehensive security monitoring and incident response strategies for advanced threat scenarios
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Domain 6: System Administration and Troubleshooting
2 topics
Monitoring and Performance Management
- Configure comprehensive logging for authentication events, authorization decisions, and system performance metrics
- Apply SNMP monitoring integration with enterprise monitoring systems for real-time alerting
- Analyze system performance metrics including response times, throughput, and resource utilization patterns
- Configure audit logging for compliance requirements including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX regulations
- Design performance optimization strategies for high-concurrency environments and peak load scenarios
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Apply systematic troubleshooting methodologies for authentication failures, federation errors, and policy evaluation issues
- Analyze trace files and debug logs to identify root causes of configuration and connectivity problems
- Configure backup and disaster recovery procedures including configuration export and policy backup strategies
- Apply certificate lifecycle management including renewal, revocation, and trust store maintenance
- Design maintenance windows and change management processes minimizing service disruption during updates
Scope
Included Topics
- All domains of C1000-129 IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Security Verify Access V10.0: Security Verify Access: architecture, reverse proxy, appliance deployment; authentication methods, MFA, federation (SAML, OIDC); authorization policies, access control, resource protection; single sig.
- Exam-specific technical content covering n-on configuration, session management; web application protection, API security; high availability, troubleshooting, certificate management..
Not Covered
- Topics outside the C1000-129 exam scope and other certification levels.
- Current pricing, promotional offers, and vendor-specific values that change over time.
- Implementation details for competing vendor products and platforms.
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