Overview of the Certified Identity and Access Management Designer Exam
Targeted at Salesforce Architects and Identity Engineers, this certification evaluates mastery in designing robust authentication and authorization frameworks within the Salesforce ecosystem. Candidates must architect solutions leveraging OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0 to facilitate secure federated identity, Single Sign-On, and multi-factor authentication implementations. Proficiency encompasses complex user provisioning, de-provisioning workflows, and delegated authentication strategies using Salesforce Identity Connect and External Identity licenses. Furthermore, the assessment mandates technical expertise in securing API integrations, managing connected applications, and enforcing granular access control policies through Profile and Permission Set configurations while ensuring adherence to industry-standard security protocols and enterprise-level compliance requirements.