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ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity 2026 outline · Domain 3: Identity & access management concepts

Identification, authentication, authorization and accounting

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Identity and access management (IAM) is the set of processes and technologies that make sure the right people and systems get the right access to the right resources at the right time. Every access decision passes through the same four steps, and the CC exam expects you to know them in order and tell them apart: identification, authentication, authorization and accounting.

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