Authentication, MFA, passwords and access control models

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Compare access control models: mandatory, discretionary, role-based, rule-based, attribute-based (SY0-701), time-of-day/time-based and just-in-time, with least privilege
Implement MFA using factors (something you know, have, are; somewhere you are) and methods: biometrics, hard/soft tokens, security keys, OTP and backup codes

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Use privileged access management: just-in-time permissions, password vaulting and ephemeral credentials

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