🚀 HashiCorp Privileged Access Management (PAM) Course Launched by DevOpsSchool
DevOpsSchool has officially launched a comprehensive HashiCorp PAM training program, designed to help organizations and professionals implement modern Privileged Access Management using HashiCorp Vault and Boundary.
🔑 Course Highlights
- Covers basic to advanced PAM concepts
- Hands-on labs with Vault & Boundary integration
- Focus on Zero Trust and Least Privilege Access
- Real-world enterprise use cases
- Includes Terraform automation, Kubernetes integration, and session recording
📅 Duration: 5 Days (Intensive Hands-On)
📌 Mode: Online / Classroom / Corporate Training
🎯 Audience: DevOps Engineers, Cloud Architects, Security Teams, SREs
📞 Contact DevOpsSchool
- Website: www.devopsschool.com
- Email: contact@devopsschool.com
- India (Direct Dial): +91 7004 215 841
- USA (Direct Dial): +1 (469) 756‑6329
Here’s a 5-Day Comprehensive Training Agenda for implementing HashiCorp Privileged Access Management (PAM) using Boundary and Vault from basic to advanced levels. This plan covers concepts, hands-on labs, security best practices, enterprise use cases, and integration scenarios.
Day 1 – Fundamentals of HashiCorp PAM
Module 1: Introduction to Modern PAM
- Traditional PAM vs Modern PAM approaches
- Zero Trust principles and Least Privilege Access
- Overview of HashiCorp PAM Architecture (Boundary + Vault)
- Key use cases: Cloud, Hybrid, and On-Prem environments
Module 2: HashiCorp Vault Essentials
- Vault architecture and components (Core, Storage, Seal/Unseal, Policies)
- Types of secrets (Static vs Dynamic)
- Authentication methods overview (Token, AppRole, Kubernetes, AWS IAM)
- Vault deployment options (OSS, Enterprise, Cloud)
Module 3: HashiCorp Boundary Essentials
- Boundary architecture (Controllers, Workers, Targets)
- Identity-based access vs network-based access
- Session brokering and credential injection
- Deployment models (OSS, Enterprise)
Hands-On Lab
- Install and configure Vault in dev mode
- Install Boundary and connect to a demo environment
- Create simple static secrets in Vault
- Create basic user and target in Boundary
Day 2 – Configuring HashiCorp Vault for PAM
Module 4: Vault Setup for Secure Secrets Management
- Initializing and unsealing Vault securely
- Configuring persistent storage backends
- Creating and managing policies (HCL)
- Enabling authentication methods (LDAP, Kubernetes, AWS IAM)
- Setting up Audit devices for compliance
Module 5: Dynamic Secrets & Credential Management
- Configuring Vault database secret engine (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
- Generating ephemeral SSH credentials
- Secrets leasing, TTLs, and revocation
- Integrating Vault with PKI for certificate issuance
Hands-On Lab
- Deploy Vault in HA mode (using Consul or integrated storage)
- Configure AppRole and AWS IAM Auth methods
- Create dynamic database credentials
- Configure SSH secrets engine for just-in-time SSH keys
Day 3 – Implementing HashiCorp Boundary
Module 6: Boundary Setup and Access Control
- Installing and configuring Boundary controllers and workers
- Configuring identity providers (OIDC, LDAP, SSO)
- Defining scopes, roles, grants, and sessions
- Creating targets (SSH, RDP, Kubernetes, Database)
Module 7: Integrating Boundary with Vault
- Enabling Vault credential injection
- Setting up Boundary to use dynamic Vault credentials
- Session logging and auditing
- Implementing just-in-time access workflows
Hands-On Lab
- Configure Boundary with OIDC (Okta/Azure AD)
- Create roles, grants, and targets for SSH and RDP access
- Integrate Boundary with Vault to inject dynamic database credentials
- Record and review a full user session
Day 4 – Advanced PAM Use Cases & Automation
Module 8: Advanced Vault Use Cases
- Using Vault as Encryption-as-a-Service (EaaS)
- Vault Agent and Auto-Auth for applications
- Using Vault for Kubernetes secret injection
- Enterprise features (namespaces, replication, Sentinel policies)
Module 9: Advanced Boundary Use Cases
- Scaling Boundary with multiple workers
- Boundary Enterprise features (Session Recording, RBAC enhancements)
- Integrating Boundary with service discovery and Terraform
- Designing multi-cloud PAM architecture
Hands-On Lab
- Configure Vault Transit engine for data encryption
- Deploy Vault + Boundary in Kubernetes
- Automate Boundary target and role creation with Terraform
- Record an SSH session with session replay
Day 5 – Security, Best Practices & Enterprise Integration
Module 10: Security Hardening
- Vault hardening (Seal/Unseal strategies, Shamir keys, HSM)
- Boundary hardening (Network segmentation, TLS, Worker security)
- Rotating keys and secrets automatically
- Implementing RBAC and policy-as-code
Module 11: Enterprise PAM Integration
- Integrating with SIEM and audit systems
- Incident response with Vault and Boundary
- Migrating from legacy PAM to HashiCorp PAM
- Designing HA, DR, and multi-region PAM setups
Module 12: Capstone Project
- Design and implement a full PAM solution using Vault + Boundary
- Secure SSH and database access with just-in-time credentials
- Enforce identity-based access via SSO
- Configure complete audit logging and session recording
Hands-On Lab
- Build a production-grade HashiCorp PAM architecture
- Test access workflows for admins, developers, and auditors
- Simulate secret rotation and emergency access scenarios
Deliverables
- Full architecture diagrams
- Terraform scripts for deployment automation
- Policy templates (Vault + Boundary)
- Security hardening checklist
- Capstone project documentation
✅ Outcome:
By the end of the 5 days, participants will be able to design, deploy, and manage a production-grade HashiCorp PAM solution with Vault + Boundary, covering dynamic secrets, just-in-time access, zero-trust implementation, auditing, and enterprise integrations.