Episode 82: Credential Management and Recovery

Certified: The CISSP Audio Course

Managing credentials securely is critical to preventing unauthorized access and ensuring business continuity. This episode explores techniques for secure credential issuance, storage, expiration, and revocation. We discuss the lifecycle of credentials across devices, users, and systems, including integration with password managers, key vaults, and enterprise authentication platforms. You'll also learn about secure recovery mechanisms such as self-service portals, identity proofing, and multi-step revalidation. CISSPs must understand how to enforce strong credential management policies while balancing usability, privacy, and administrative efficiency.