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The tool used to configure the user object for the installation of the PSM for SSH component is CreateCredFile. This tool is responsible for creating a credentials file that stores the necessary user details required during the installation process, ensuring secure and correct authentication.

References:

• CyberArk Privilege Cloud Introduction

In large-scale environments, to enable the Central Policy Manager (CPM) to focus its search operations on specific Safes instead of scanning all Safes it sees in the Vault, the AllowedSafes parameter on each platform policy is used. This parameter can be configured within the platform settings in the CyberArk administration interface. By specifying safes in the AllowedSafes parameter, the CPM will only manage credentials within those designated safes, thereby optimizing performance and managing resources more efficiently by not scanning unnecessary safes. This setting is crucial for large environments where the CPM needs to be as efficient as possible due to the volume of managed accounts.

In the directory lookup order for the CyberArk Privilege Cloud solution, the "CyberArk Cloud Directory" is always looked up first. This directory service is a part of the CyberArk Privilege Cloud infrastructure and is specifically designed to handle identity and access management within the cloud environment efficiently. It prioritizes the CyberArk Cloud Directory for authentication and identity resolution before consulting any external directory services.

When installing the first CyberArk Privilege Management (CPM) instance in the Privilege Cloud using the Connector Management Agent, the installation mode should be set to "Active". This configuration sets the CPM to be actively involved in password management and task processing without being in a standby or passive mode. Here are the step-by-step details:

• Download the Connector Management Agent: Obtain the installer from the CyberArk Marketplace or your installation kit.
• Run the Installer: Start the setup and select the CPM component to install.
• Choose Installation Mode: When prompted, select "Active" as the installation mode. This sets up the CPM as the primary node responsible for handling password management operations.

This setup ensures that the CPM is immediately active and capable of handling requests without waiting for manual intervention or failover.

When installing the Privileged Session Manager (PSM) on multiple servers, it is required that each PSM installation has the same path to the same recordings directory. This is necessary to ensure that session recordings are stored consistently across different PSM instances, which is important for high availability and load balancing implementations, as well as for maintaining a unified audit trail.

References:

• CyberArk documentation on installing multiple PSM servers

To configure a platform to work with load-balanced Privileged Session Managers (PSMs), you should:

• Create a new PSM definition that targets the load balancer IP address and assign it to the platform (Option B). This approach involves configuring the platform settings to direct session traffic through a load balancer that distributes the load across multiple PSM servers. This is effective in environments where high availability and fault tolerance are priorities.

For LDAP integration with CyberArk Privilege Cloud Standard, the correct statement is that only the Issuing CA certificate is required for certificate trust to your directory server. This setup simplifies the process of establishing a trusted connection between CyberArk and the LDAP server by necessitating only the certification of the issuing Certificate Authority (CA), rather than needing multiple certificates from different levels of the trust chain. This approach ensures that the SSL/TLS communication between CyberArk and the LDAP server is secured based on the trust of the issuing CA’s certificate.

To correctly change the default PSM recordings folder path on the Privilege Cloud Connector, the sequence of steps should be:

• Create a corresponding folder in the new location.Before making changes to configuration files, ensure the new directory for PSM recordings is created. This is where all session recordings will be stored moving forward.
• In the Basic_psm.ini file, set RecordingsDirectory with the new path.Update the Basic_psm.ini file to reflect the new path for the recordings. This step is crucial as it directs the PSM to start using the newly created directory for all future session recordings.
• Restart the PSM service.After updating the path in the configuration file, restart the PSM service to apply the changes. This ensures that all new sessions are recorded in the new specified location.
• Run the PSMHardening script.Once the service is restarted and the new settings are in place, run the PSMHardening script. This script ensures that all security measures are re-applied to the new recordings directory, maintaining the security integrity of the session recordings.

Following these steps in the given order will successfully change the recording directory for PSM sessions on the Privilege Cloud Connector, ensuring a smooth transition to the new storage location with all necessary security measures intact.

To configure the syslog server IP addresses for SIEM integration in a CyberArk Privilege Cloud environment, the following steps are generally required:

• Update the syslog server IP address through the Privilege Cloud Portal (Option B): This is typically done via the administrative interface where system logging configurations can be managed. It allows for straightforward integration of external logging tools by specifying the destination syslog server IP.
• Configure the Secure Tunnel for SIEM integration (Option E): Establishing a secure tunnel is often necessary for secure and reliable data transmission between the CyberArk Privilege Cloud and the external syslog server, particularly when integrating SIEM systems that require encrypted and secure data pathways.

When deploying a CyberArk Identity Connector to integrate Privilege Cloud Shared Services with an Active Directory environment, the server hosting the Identity Connector must meet specific requirements to ensure proper integration and functionality. The necessary condition is:

• The Identity Connector Server must be joined to the Active Directory (Option A). This requirement ensures that the server can communicate effectively with the Active Directory services and manage identity data securely and efficiently. Being part of the Active Directory domain facilitates authentication and authorization processes required for the connector to function correctly.

Before configuring directory mappings in the CyberArk Privilege Cloud Standard Portal for LDAP integration, it is crucial to make sure HTTPS (443/tcp) is reachable over the Secure Tunnel. This setup ensures that the secure communication channel between the CyberArk Privilege Cloud and the LDAP server is operational. Secure Tunnel facilitates the encrypted and safe transmission of data, including LDAP queries and responses, essential for successful integration and ongoing operations.

For PSM Web Connectors developed using the CyberArk Plugin Generator Utility (PGU), the supported browser is Google Chrome. This is because the PGU is designed to create plugins that are most compatible with Chrome's web technologies and security frameworks. Chrome is generally recommended by CyberArk for its up-to-date security features and extensive support for web applications. This is further supported by the CyberArk documentation on the Plugin Generator Utility, which specifies browser compatibility and the optimal environment for deploying web connectors.

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.

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.

To correctly arrange the steps for installing a passive CPM using Connector Management, you should follow this order:

• Run the Connector Management Connector installer.Begin the installation process by running the installer for the Connector Management Connector. This is the initial step where you set up the basic environment and prerequisites needed for the CPM installation.
• When prompted to select the components to install, select CPM.During the installation process, you'll be asked to choose which components to install. Here, you should select the CPM (Central Policy Manager) to proceed with setting it up specifically for your needs.
• When prompted to select the CPM mode, select Passive.After selecting the CPM component, the installer will ask for the mode in which the CPM should operate. Choose 'Passive' to configure the CPM in a passive mode, which is typically used for failover or load balancing purposes.
• Install the CPM and optionally PSM, if required.Complete the installation of the CPM and, if necessary, the Privileged Session Manager (PSM). This step finalizes the installation process, setting up the CPM to function in the specified passive mode and integrating PSM if it's part of your deployment plan.

These steps ensure that the CPM is installed correctly in the passive mode, providing a robust setup for high availability or disaster recovery configurations.