Automation Module

Cross-Platform IAM Orchestration & Lifecycle Automation

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📖 Overview

This module provides hands-on experience with cross-platform IAM automation. It demonstrates how automation can orchestrate identity lifecycle tasks across multiple systems including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta. Key focus areas include provisioning, deprovisioning, lifecycle workflows, compliance reporting, self-service automation, and logging/error handling.

📚 What This Covers

🔄 Cross-platform Provisioning & Deprovisioning

Automate account creation and removal across Active Directory, Entra ID, and Okta.

👥 Joiner / Mover / Leaver Lifecycle

Implement JML automation to ensure timely access assignment and revocation for employees.

📊 Compliance Reporting & Certifications

Generate reports and support access certifications to meet audit and regulatory requirements.

🛠️ Self-service & Helpdesk Automation

Enable self-service access requests and automate routine helpdesk tasks.

🌐 Orchestration Across Platforms

Integrate automation workflows across AD, Entra ID, and Okta for end-to-end identity management.

📝 Logging, Error Handling & Governance

Ensure visibility with logs, handle automation errors gracefully, and enforce governance standards.

📁 Lab Sections

Cross-Platform Provisioning

Automate account creation and updates across AD, Entra ID, and Okta with a single script/workflow.

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Joiner / Mover / Leaver Flows

End-to-end automation for onboarding, role changes, and deprovisioning with approvals.

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Compliance & Access Reviews

Scheduled reporting on inactive accounts, privileged roles, and MFA status.

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Helpdesk & Self-Service Tools

Build PowerShell utilities and Okta Workflows for password resets, MFA re-enrollment, and group requests.

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Orchestration Across Platforms

Use scripts and workflows together to connect AD events with Okta and Entra automation.

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🛠 Tools Used

PowerShell
Okta Workflows
Microsoft Graph API
Active Directory PowerShell Module
Task Scheduler / CRON

🔗 Related Labs

Active Directory Lab – On-prem automation with AD PowerShell cmdlets
Microsoft Entra ID Lab – Cloud identity automation using Graph API & PowerShell
Okta Lab – Lifecycle automation and workflows within Okta
Secure Access Controls Lab – Access governance with RBAC, PIM/PAM, and Conditional Access