Tata Cybersecurity Analyst (IAM) Simulation – Case Study

Author: Ryan Blake
Role: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Developer
Platform: Forage (Tata Consultancy Services Simulation)
Completion: November 2025

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🧩 Project Overview

This case study demonstrates end-to-end Identity & Access Management (IAM) analysis and solution design for TechCorp Enterprises, a global company undergoing security modernization.
The simulation replicates real consulting work performed by IAM analysts, architects, and cloud security engineers.

My responsibilities included:

• Assessing IAM maturity and enterprise security posture
• Designing IAM improvements aligned with business & operational goals
• Developing a full written strategy, solution designs, and an implementation roadmap
• Delivering client-ready documentation and presentations

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🚀 Deliverables

1. IAM Readiness Assessment & Checklist (Task 2)

A practical assessment used to evaluate TechCorp’s IAM posture, covering:

• User lifecycle management
• Access control mechanisms (MFA, RBAC, ABAC)
• Compliance & governance
• Integration capabilities
• Zero-Trust alignment

📄 File: IAM_Readiness_Checklist.docx

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2. IAM Solution Design Document (Task 3)

A detailed IAM solution proposal including:

• Modernized lifecycle management with Azure AD / Entra ID
• RBAC, MFA, SSO, and Conditional Access improvements
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) with JIT elevation
• Alignment with TechCorp’s global operations & digital transformation goals

📄 File: IAM_Solution_Design_TechCorp.docx

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3. IAM Platform Implementation Plan (Task 4)

A consulting-grade PowerPoint presentation outlining:

• Phase-by-phase IAM rollout
• Global deployment across 150,000+ users
• Integration with cloud services, legacy apps, and HRIS
• Zero-Trust flow diagrams and onboarding automation
• Operational change management and monitoring strategy

📊 File: TechCorp_IAM_Implementation.pptx

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📸 Curated Screenshots

Simulation Overview

Task Submission – IAM Readiness

Task Submission – IAM Solution Design

Task Submission – Implementation Plan

Certificate of Completion

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🧠 Skills Demonstrated

Identity & Access Management

• User lifecycle automation (Joiner → Mover → Leaver)
• RBAC, ABAC, MFA, Conditional Access
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• SSO / federation (SAML, OIDC)
• Zero-Trust security model
• Policy enforcement, governance, and compliance

Cloud & Enterprise Security

• Entra ID integration strategy
• Third-party application onboarding
• Risk-based authentication
• Authorization best practices

Consulting & Documentation

• Executive-ready written deliverables
• Technical solution design
• Implementation roadmapping
• Clear, structured communication of complex security topics

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🎯 Why This Project Matters

This simulation mirrors the responsibilities of:

• IAM Analyst / Specialist
• Information Security Analyst
• Cloud Security Engineer (Azure)
• Identity Governance Administrator

It demonstrates:

• Real IAM analysis and solution design
• Ability to think like a consultant
• Ability to produce enterprise-ready documents
• Familiarity with modern IAM and Zero-Trust frameworks

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🏁 Final Summary

This case study showcases my ability to:

• Evaluate IAM posture
• Design secure access solutions
• Deliver realistic enterprise documentation
• Think like an IAM consultant solving real business challenges