In this course, you will learn the administrative responsibilities associated with an RSA SecurID system. You will cover the working principles behind RSA Authentication Manager software and RSA SecurID authenticators, including product architecture, time synchronization, using external Identity Sources, and exploring all aspects of an administrative structure. Extensive hands-on labs reinforce the administrative tasks involved in managing a user population and token assignment.

This course helps you prepare for the RSA SecurID Certified Administrator (CA) certification.

Certification:

RSA SecureID Certified Administrator (CA)

What You'll Learn

• Basic architecture and theory of operation of the RSA SecurID product suite
• Configuration required for RSA Authentication Manager system operations
• Perform user administration functions to populate and manage users
• Perform report functions and user troubleshooting
• Ongoing maintenance requirements
• Setup and use of software authenticators
• Use the RSA Credential Manager function

Who Needs to Attend

System, security, or help desk administrators who need to administer and support RSA SecurID products

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Microsoft Windows or UNIX system administration

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks

This course is part of the following programs or tracks:

• RSA SecurID Certified Administrator Certification

Course Outline

1. Product Overview

• RSA Authentication Manager software and its contribution to authentication
• Authentication as a foundation of security, trust, and confidence in digital identities

2. RSA SecurID Fundamentals

• RSA Authentication Manager system components
• RSA Authentication Manager/Agent system architecture
• Concepts of strong user authentication
• Token theory
  • Time synchronization
  • Authenticator types
• Administrative access and task/scope delegation
• Concepts of protecting access points, Agent functions, and login
• Realm and security domain structures
• Licensing options

3. RSA Authentication Manager Software Configuration

• Setting system and realm-level parameters
• Access to administration consoles
• Importing token records

4. User Administration

• Establishing users and linking to external identity sources
• Token operations
• Establishing RSA Authentication Agent hosts
• Setting RADIUS profiles

5. System Administration

• Setting up security domains and user group structures
• Administrative roles and delegation
• Working with realms

6. Auditing, Reports, and Troubleshooting

• RSA Authentication Manager report functions
• Report customization
• Troubleshooting procedures

7. RSA SecurID Software Authenticators

• Software/hardware token differences
• Installation, deployment, and user packages
• Software token operation

8. Credential Manager Function

• Configuration of Credential Manager for user self-service functions
• Authenticator management and provisioning using Credential Manager

Labs

In addition to lecture and demonstrations, this course includes hands-on labs designed to give you practical experience.