Access & Security Management
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Access & Security Management
This course is part of Confluence Mastery with AI Integration Essentials Specialization
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What you'll learn
Configure permissions, page restrictions, and user access in Confluence
Apply MFA, security controls, and governance practices
Audit permissions and user activity for compliance needs
Develop remediation plans for security and access issues
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There are 15 modules in this course
In this course, you will learn how to manage user permissions, secure content, and maintain governance practices in Confluence environments. You will explore permission models, page restrictions, authentication basics, notification settings, permission management, security controls, and user management. You will work with view and edit rights, page-level access, MFA-related practices, and audit processes that support secure and compliant use of Confluence. You will also examine how permissions can be managed at scale, how security controls support organizational standards, and how user activity and access can be reviewed for compliance needs. The included project-based work will give you experience with security audit and remediation planning. This course focuses on access control, governance, and operational security practices for Confluence in organizational contexts.
You will develop a clear, decision-ready understanding of view versus edit permissions and where those permissions apply. The emphasis is on avoiding common misunderstandings that lead to over-permissioning or blocked collaboration.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 3 minutes
- Where Permissions Live: Space Permissions vs. Page Restrictions•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Understanding Permission Levels in Confluence•8 minutes
- Walkthrough: View-only or Edit access •2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: View-only or Edit access?•15 minutes
You will perform a precise, real-world task: granting edit access on a single page while keeping the space read-only. The lesson emphasizes safe execution and verification.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 3 minutes
- Grant Edit Access on a Single Page•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 7 minutes
- Page Restrictions vs. Space Permissions: What Changes and What Doesn’t•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Grant Edit Permission Without Breaking the Space•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Manage User Permissions•20 minutes
In this module, you will understand how to control page access begins with recognizing why restrictions are necessary when they should be applied. You will examine common workplace scenarios to identify valid triggers such as confidential information and work-in-progress content, building the judgment needed before applying access controls.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- Page Access vs. Space or Folder Permissions•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Common Triggers for Page Restrictions•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Identify When Page Access Should Be Restricted•15 minutes
In this module, you will learn how to apply page-level access controls in practice helps learners move from decision-making to execution. You will translate policy into action by assigning editor and viewer roles, verifying restrictions, and ensuring pages are shared securely while supporting effective collaboration.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- Setting Page-Level Restrictions Step by Step•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Understanding Editor vs. Viewer Permissions•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Configure Page-Level Access Controls•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Apply Page Access Controls•20 minutes
This module introduces the foundational role of passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) in protecting organizational systems. You will examine why basic credential-based security fails and how MFA meaningfully reduces unauthorized access risk.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 5 minutes
- How Multi-Factor Authentication Actually Stops Attacks•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
- How Passwords Fail and Why MFA Matters •6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: How MFA Prevents Unauthorized Access in a Real Login Scenario•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Recognizing When MFA Makes the Difference•5 minutes
This module shifts from understanding to action. You will enable MFA on your own account, reflect on usability and adoption challenges, and reinforce secure access as a repeatable habit.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 6 minutes
- Enabling Two-Step Verification on Your Atlassian Account•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
- Turning Security Settings into Everyday Habits•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Enable Two-Step Verification•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Evaluate and Apply Core Security Practices with MFA•20 minutes
In this module, you will identify where personal email-notification settings are located in Confluence and distinguish them from space-level or admin-level controls. This lesson emphasizes on accurate navigation and understanding configuration ownership.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- Find Personal Email Notification Settings •4 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
- Personal vs. Space vs. Admin Notifications•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Identify the Personal Notification Settings Path in Confluence •15 minutes
In this module, you will adjust Confluence email notifications to Mentions Only and verify correct behavior through a controlled test using a teammate @mention.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
2 videos•Total 9 minutes
- What “Mentions Only” Means in Confluence •5 minutes
- Switch Email Notifications to Mentions Only in Confluence•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
- How to Validate Notification Changes Safely•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Verify Mentions-Only Email Notifications in Confluence •15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Personalize Notifications in Confluence•20 minutes
You will apply structured permission models in Confluence to balance collaboration and control. The focus is on granting the right access to the right group, without overexposure.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 4 minutes
- Granting Targeted Access in Confluence •4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Common Permission Mistakes •5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 25 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Configure the “Brand-Assets” Space•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Permission Setup Decisions•10 minutes
You will evaluate existing permissions, identify compliance risks, and close gaps using a repeatable audit approach aligned with GDPR expectations.
What's included
1 video1 reading2 assignments
1 video•Total 5 minutes
- Running Permission Audits in Confluence •5 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- GDPR and Access Control Essentials •5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Quarterly Permission Audit•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Secure Permissions Fast•20 minutes
This lesson focuses on proactive security controls that prevent unauthorized access. You will explore identity management, SSO, MFA enforcement, and encryption-in-transit as foundational protections for Confluence environments.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
2 videos•Total 13 minutes
- How SSO and MFA Reduce Identity-Based Risk •7 minutes
- Understanding Encryption in Transit and Why It Matters•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption in Confluence•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Assess and Strengthen Identity-Based Access in Confluence•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Identity, MFA, and Encryption Decisions•5 minutes
This lesson shifts from prevention to verification. You will practice evaluating security posture through audits, penetration scans, and compliance documentation aligned to recognized standards.
What's included
2 videos1 reading3 assignments
2 videos•Total 17 minutes
- What a Security Audit Actually Tests•8 minutes
- Penetration Scans and What to Do With the Results•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Mapping Confluence Controls to Modern Compliance Frameworks •10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Review Encryption Settings and Document Audit Findings•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Security Testing and Compliance Evaluation•5 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Secure and Audit a Confluence Environment•20 minutes
In this module, you will focus on configuring Confluence user permissions to meet project needs while protecting sensitive information. You will explore why permission decisions matter, how group-based access simplifies management at scale, and how to balance collaboration with security. By the end, you will be able to configure user and group permissions confidently for real project scenarios.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
2 videos•Total 8 minutes
- How Confluence Permissions Work•4 minutes
- Screencast: Configuring User and Space Permissions•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
- Group-Based Access and Permission Best Practices•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Configure Access for a Project Space•15 minutes
In this module, you will focus on auditing user activity and managing licenses to maintain security and compliance. You will explore why regular audits matter, learn how to review activity logs, identify inactive users, and take action to recover licenses. By the end, you will be able to evaluate user activity and make informed decisions that support compliance and cost control.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
2 videos•Total 6 minutes
- Screencast: Reviewing User Activity in Confluence•3 minutes
- Screencast: Identifying Inactive Users and Recovering Licenses•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
- Inactive Users, Risk, and License Waste•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Hands-On Learning: Audit Users and Recover Licenses•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Manage Confluence Users Task•20 minutes
Security and access control require continuous evaluation, evidence-based reasoning, and defensible decision-making. In this project, you will act as an IT Manager responsible for conducting a structured security audit of a Confluence environment in preparation for a compliance review. You will assess permissions, authentication controls, and user management practices to determine overall security posture. Beyond identifying issues, you will justify risk classifications, validate findings, and develop a prioritized remediation plan that balances security, usability, and operational constraints. You will document your audit approach, analyze evidence, and communicate findings in a clear, professional format suitable for stakeholders and auditors. The final outcome is a comprehensive audit report that reflects real-world expectations, demonstrating your ability to evaluate systems, defend decisions, and translate technical risks into actionable improvements.
What's included
2 readings1 assignment
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Why This Project Matters•5 minutes
- Project Requirements•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 70 minutes
- Security Audit & Remediation Report•70 minutes
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