CyberArk ACCESS-DEF Dumps

To enforce passwordless authentication for business-critical web applications managed by CyberArk Identity, you can take the following steps:

• Configure a certificate-based authentication policy in CyberArk Identity that only allows access to CyberArk Identity or the business-critical web applications. This ensures that only authenticated users with the correct certificates can access these applications, aligning with the passwordless authentication initiative.
• Roll out the CyberArk Windows Cloud Agent to the affected endpoints. The Cloud Agent will facilitate secure access to the applications without the need for a traditional password, as it can handle certificate-based and other forms of passwordless authentication methods.

These actions will help in transitioning to a passwordless environment by leveraging CyberArk Identity’s capabilities to manage and secure access to critical applications.

References:

• CyberArk’s official documentation on Passwordless Authentication1.
• CyberArk’s guide on Authentication Mechanisms2.

The error message “Not Authorized. You do not have permission to access this feature” typically indicates that a user has attempted to access a feature or area within CyberArk Defender Access for which they do not have the necessary permissions or rights. This is most commonly associated with a non-administrative user trying to access an administrative feature. Administrative rights and permissions in CyberArk are tightly controlled and are assigned based on the role and scope of the user’s responsibilities. Users are only able to perform actions for which they have been explicitly granted permission, and attempting to access features beyond their permission level will result in such an error1.

References: CyberArk’s documentation on permissions

The CyberArk Identity Connector auto-update feature can be managed directly by the IT admin. It can be disabled on the CyberArk Identity Connector server through the configuration window. Additionally, it can also be managed via the CyberArk Identity SaaS Admin Portal under the appropriate settings for network and connectors12.

References: The procedures for managing the CyberArk Identity Connector, including disabling the auto-update feature, are detailed in the CyberArk documentation1. This information is also supported by resources that discuss the exam content for the CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) certification2.

 When a user enrolls a mobile device without enabling mobile device management (MDM), the following occurs: A. The device is indeed added to the Endpoints page in both the Admin and User portals. This allows for basic tracking and identification of the device within the CyberArk Identity ecosystem. B. The web applications assigned to the user are added to the Web Apps screen in the CyberArk Identity mobile app, providing the user with easy access to their applications. F. The mobile phone can be used as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) factor, which enhances security by requiring additional verification that is tied to the user’s mobile device.

These actions facilitate user access and security without the full device management capabilities that would come with MDM. It’s important to note that without MDM, certain device policies and application deployments are not automatically applied, and detailed device information is not uploaded to the Identity portal.

References: The information is based on the official CyberArk documentation which outlines the behavior and capabilities when enrolling mobile devices without MDM1. It is also supported by the content found in the CyberArk Identity documentation related to mobile app integration and user experience2.

CyberArk Identity provides several predefined roles, but the primary ones include the ‘Everybody’ role and the ‘System Administrator’ role. The ‘Everybody’ role is assigned by default to all CyberArk Identity users. This role is essential for ensuring that all users are automatically included in the system and have access to the user portal upon their first login or device enrollment. The ‘System Administrator’ role grants full access to all the Identity Administration portal settings and is typically assigned to the initial account that sets up the CyberArk Identity service.

References: Detailed information about these roles can be found in the CyberArk documentation, which explains the purpose of each predefined role and the permissions associated with them1.

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 Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA) and FIDO2 Authentication are two methods that can enable a user to bypass the default authentication rules and profile when logging on to the User Portal. IWA allows users to authenticate using their Windows credentials, which can be configured to bypass additional authentication challenges. FIDO2 is a modern authentication standard that supports passwordless authentication, which can also be set up to bypass the default authentication mechanisms.

References: The information is based on CyberArk’s official documentation, which provides details on configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the User Portal and the ability to bypass user authentication for launching applications12.

The App Gateway allows users to access on-premise applications from anywhere without a VPN. For applications that use the App Gateway, the connection from the user travels the same network pathways already in place. CyberArk Identity connects to the CyberArk Identity Connector through the firewall, which then connects to the on-premise directory service for authentication and authorization. This setup simplifies the user experience by allowing them to use the same URL to access the application whether they are on the internal network or outside the corporate network.

References:

• CyberArk’s official documentation on configuring an application to use App Gateway1.
• CyberArk’s overview of the App Gateway feature2.

The CyberArk Authenticator desktop application can be installed on both Windows and MacOS operating systems. It is designed to generate Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTPs) for use in two-factor authentication, providing an additional layer of security for user sign-ins.

References: This information is based on the CyberArk documentation which specifies that the CyberArk Authenticator is compatible with Windows and macOS machines1.

The Application Management administrative right allows access to any activities that originate on the Apps page, such as the ability to add, modify, or remove applications. It also includes the ability to start provisioning jobs, which is necessary for manually initiating a provisioning synchronization job2.References: The information is based on the CyberArk documentation regarding provisioned account synchronization options and administrative rights12.

In the context of web application connectors:

• OpenID Connect is an identity layer on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol, which allows for the secure issuance of access tokens representing user identity. It relies on JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for the identity information of the users, which enables client applications to verify the identity of the end-user based on the authentication performed by an Authorization Server, as well as to obtain basic profile information about the end-user in an interoperable and REST-like manner.
• Bookmark is a simple type of web app connector that doesn't provide single sign-on (SSO) capabilities. Instead, it acts as a shortcut, allowing users to quickly access web applications or URLs without requiring any form of automated authentication.
• Browser Extension refers to a tool that automates the process of entering a user's credentials into applications that do not support standard SSO protocols. The extension can store the username and password and automatically input these details when the user navigates to the login page of a web application, effectively simulating an SSO experience for non-SSO applications.

 In UBA systems, events are typically associated with user accounts, which are identified by usernames. Therefore, to find all events related to a specific user, you would filter by the username associated with that user’s account. The filter user_name ='ivan.helen@acme' would be used to retrieve all events where the username ‘ivan.helen@acme’ is involved.

References: This guidance is based on standard practices for querying event data in UBA systems. For the most accurate and detailed explanation, please refer to the official CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) study guide and course documentation, which can be found through the CyberArk training portal1.

 An “Identity Provider Initiated” login refers to a scenario where the authentication process begins at the identity provider rather than the service provider. In the context of CyberArk Defender Access, this occurs when a user first signs into the CyberArk Identity portal and then initiates access to an application by clicking on a SAML app tile. This process ensures that the user is authenticated through CyberArk Identity before being granted access to the application, thus providing a secure single sign-on (SSO) experience.

References: The explanation is based on the standard practices of SSO and the specific workflow of CyberArk Identity as an identity provider, which is documented in CyberArk’s official resources123.

When the “Allow user notifications on multiple devices” setting is left as the default (–), CyberArk Identity sends the MFA push notification to all enrolled devices. This ensures that the user can receive the notification on any of their active devices, providing flexibility and convenience for authentication. References: This information is consistent with the CyberArk documentation, which states that if a user enrolls multiple devices, notifications can be enabled to be sent to all the enrolled devices using the “Allow user notifications on multiple devices”setting1. Additionally, the user portal allows control over notifications received on enrolled mobile devices2.

 To mitigate the risk of unauthorized access attempts from a specific IP range, the best practice is to block that range from accessing the CyberArk Identity portal. This can be done by logging into the CyberArk Identity Admin portal and specifying the IP range to be blocked. By doing so, any traffic originating from this range will be denied access, thus reducing the vulnerability and potential for unauthorized access.

References: The information aligns with the best practices for securing access as outlined in the CyberArk documentation, which suggests defining challenge rules for user-added applications or based on the application URL, application domain, or user domain (email) to restrict access1. Additionally, it is consistent with the security guidelines provided by CyberArk, which include implementing measures to contain attacks and prevent unauthorized access2.

To minimize the frequency of 2FA/MFA prompts, the following settings are useful:

A.Challenge Pass-Through Duration:This setting allows users to bypass additional MFA prompts for a set period after successfully completing an MFA challenge. For example, if the duration is set to 8 hours, after the user completes MFA once, they won't be prompted again for another 8 hours on the same device.

D.IP Address filter:By whitelisting certain IP addresses, such as those within the corporate network, you can configure policies that do not prompt for MFA when a user is accessing resources from a known and trusted location.

B, C, and E are not related to minimizing MFA prompts. RADIUS is an authentication provider, OATH OTP is an authentication method, and port mapping is unrelated to authentication prompts.

When local account linking is configured between Active Directory (Source) and CyberArk Cloud Directory (Target) with the email attribute as the directory user mapping attribute, it means that user authentication will be cross-referenced between the two directories based on the email attribute. Since the option "Use this mapping only for MFA re-direction" is selected, it implies that the initial MFA challenge is not necessarily redirected. However, after a successful logon, the user session will be associated with the account in the CyberArk Cloud Directory (Target) because this is the directory service where the final user account resolution takes place.

The “Something you are” requirement in multi-factor authentication (MFA) refers to biometric verification methods that rely on unique biological characteristics of an individual. The CyberArk Identity mobile app can fulfill this requirement by using biometric inputs like fingerprints or facial recognition, which are unique to each user. Similarly, F1D02 likely refers to a hardware token or similar device that can support biometric verification, such as fingerprint scanning, to authenticate a user’s identity.

References: The information is based on the official CyberArk documentation which discusses the broad set of supported factors for MFA, including mobile authenticators and hardware tokens that can use biometric verification1. This is also in line with general MFA best practices that categorize biometric factors as “Something you are” due to their inherent uniqueness to the individual23.

The requirement is to allow users to authenticate just once if they meet certain authentication criteria. Configuring the QR Code as a "Single Authentication Mechanism" means that if a userauthenticates using the QR Code mechanism, they won't be challenged again. It fulfills the requirement of single authentication by leveraging a secure method that doesn't require subsequent challenges once the QR code is validated. This simplifies the login process while maintaining security by utilizing a secure token that is difficult to replicate or forge.