CyberArk PAM: Key Features

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What is a key feature of CyberArk PAM in managing credentials?

Interactive password rotation

Automated processes for accounts discovery (correct)

Manual account discovery

Manual session recording

What is a policy that CyberArk PAM helps to manage?

Password complexity and length (correct)

Intrusion detection systems

Network firewall rules

Data encryption protocols

What is the purpose of CyberArk PAM's Digital Vault?

Scanning for vulnerabilities

Monitoring system logs

Managing network traffic

Storing sensitive data (correct)

What is a benefit of using CyberArk PAM for privileged access control?

Isolating and recording privileged sessions Signup and view all the answers

How does CyberArk PAM help prevent data exfiltration?

By controlling access to sensitive data Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of CyberArk PAM's proactive threat detection?

Detecting and remediating risky behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Granular Permissions feature?

To control and monitor user access to sensitive data Signup and view all the answers

Which component provides an additional layer of security to prevent unauthorized access?

Firewall Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Hierarchical Encryption Model?

To ensure every object has a unique key Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Mandatory Access Control?

To enforce access control based on user privileges Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Tamperproof Audit Trail?

To monitor and audit user activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Discretionary Access Control?

To grant access control based on user discretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Single or Two-Factor Authentication?

To authenticate users with an additional layer of security Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of OpenSSL Encryption?

To ensure secure data transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Privileged Session Manager component?

To grant and manage privileged access to target accounts and servers Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for storing and managing sensitive credentials?

Password Vault Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of implementing a Central Policy Manager?

To manage and control access to sensitive data and systems Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for providing web access to sensitive data and systems?

Web Access Manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of implementing a Target Account Manager?

To manage and control access to sensitive data and systems Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for monitoring and analyzing network traffic for security threats?

Network Traffic Analyzer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CyberArk PAM Features

CyberArk PAM provides a comprehensive solution for privilege access management, including discovery, isolation, recording, monitoring, and remediating privileged access.

Credential Management

Automated processes for discovering and managing credentials
Policies for managing credentials include:
- Password complexity and length management
- Rotation frequency management
- Other policies (not specified)

The Vault: End-to-End Security

Provides end-to-end security for credentials
Features include:
- Proprietary protocol for secure data transmission
- Hardened built-in firewall for secure access
- Single or two-factor authentication for secure login
- Granular permissions and access control
- Subnet-based access control
- Tamperproof audit trail
- Hierarchical encryption model with unique keys for every object

The Vault and Its Clients

The Vault is a secure repository for storing and managing credentials
Clients of The Vault include:
- End users (IT staff, auditors, etc.)
- Password Vault for secure password storage
- Web Access for remote access to The Vault
- Custom applications and reporting tools
The Vault provides a central policy manager for managing credentials and access control

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This quiz covers the key features of CyberArk's Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution, including discovery, isolation, recording, and remediation of privileged credentials and sessions.