To properly arrange the steps for failing over to a passive Central Policy Manager (CPM) in CyberArk, the sequence should be as follows:
Validate that the active CPM's services are stopped and set to manual.Before enabling the passive CPM, ensure that the services on the active CPM are stopped. This prevents any conflicts or data corruption by making sure that only one CPM is active at a time. Setting the services to manual ensures they do not restart automatically, which is crucial during a failover scenario.
On the passive CPM, confirm details in the Vault.ini configuration file, reset the password to the CPM user, and recreate the credential file.This step involves making sure the passive CPM has the correct configuration to seamlessly take over operations. Adjustments in the Vault.ini file may be necessary to ensure it is pointing to the correct Vault and network settings. Resetting the password and recreating the credential file are critical to secure the login and authentication process for the newly active CPM.
Enable the CPM services on the passive CPM.Once the passive CPM is correctly configured and ready, enable its services to begin handling the tasks and responsibilities of the primary CPM. This action effectively switches the role from passive to active, enabling the passive CPM to function as the new operational manager.
Review logs to confirm the passive CPM services are running as expected.Finally, review the system and application logs to confirm that the now-active CPM is operating correctly and that all services have started without errors. This step is vital for verifying that the failover process was successful and that the system is stable.
Following this ordered sequence ensures a smooth transition of roles from the active CPM to the passive CPM, minimizing downtime and potential disruptions in the privileged access management operations.
Question 2
Which option correctly describes the authentication differences between CyberArk Privilege Cloud and CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted?
Options:
A.
CyberArk Privilege Cloud only provides a username and password authentication without third-party IdP integration; CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted uses traditional on-premises methods such as Windows and LDAP. but lacks modern protocols such as SAML or OIDC.
B.
CyberArk Privilege Cloud uses cloud-based methods, integrating with CyberArk Identity for MFA. and supports SAML and OIDC; CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted depends on on-premises methods such as RADIUS and LDAP, but can adopt SAML or OIDC with additional setups.
C.
CyberArk Privilege Cloud requires on-premises components for all authentication and does not support other cloud-based authentication protocols; CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted offers a wide array of methods, including support for SAML. OIDC. and other modern protocols, without needing on-premises components.
D.
Both use the same authentication methods.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The correct description of the authentication differences between CyberArk Privilege Cloud and CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted is that CyberArk Privilege Cloud uses cloud-based methods, integrating with CyberArk Identity for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and supports SAML and OIDC, while CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted relies on on-premises methods such as RADIUS and LDAP, but can adopt SAML or OIDC with additional setups. CyberArk Privilege Cloud is designed to leverage modern cloud-based authentication protocols to enhance security and ease of use, particularly in distributed and diverse IT environments. In contrast, CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted offers flexibility to use traditional on-premises authentication methods but also supports modern protocols if configured to do so.
Question 3
Which statement best describes a PSM server's network requirements?
Options:
A.
It must reach the target system using its native protocols.
B.
It requires limited outbound connectivity to Ports 1858 and 443 only.
C.
It requires direct access to the internet.
D.
It requires broad inbound firewall rules and outbound traffic should be limited to Port 1858.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Explanation:
For a Privilege Session Manager (PSM) server, the network requirements primarily focus on its ability to interact with target systems securely and efficiently. The most accurate statement regarding these requirements is:
It must reach the target system using its native protocols (Option A). This is essential for the PSM to manage sessions effectively, as it needs to communicate using the protocols that the target systems are configured to accept, such as SSH for Linux servers or RDP for Windows servers.
Reference: [Reference: CyberArk’s PSM documentation typically outlines the need for PSM servers to have network paths configured to communicate directly with target systems using the relevant protocols to ensure secure and controlled session management., , ]