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ACCESS-DEF Exam Topics and Domains
ACCESS-DEF is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with CyberArk Identity, Active Directory, CyberArk Identity Admin Portal, CyberArk Identity Analytics, and more.
Identity Management Fundamentals
Identity and Access Management Concepts
- Understand IAM fundamental concepts and architecture
- Apply Zero Trust principles in CyberArk environment
- Identify components of identity management systems
User Lifecycle Management
User Provisioning and Deprovisioning
- Manage complete user lifecycle processes
- Implement automated provisioning/deprovisioning
- Ensure compliance in user management
Access Request and Approval
- Configure self-service access request systems
- Implement multi-level approval workflows
- Manage temporary and emergency access
Authentication and Authorization
Multi-Factor Authentication
- Configure multi-factor authentication
- Implement adaptive authentication policies
- Manage authentication methods and factors
Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Implement SSO for enterprise applications
- Configure SAML and OAuth protocols
- Troubleshoot authentication issues
Password and Credential Management
Password Policies
- Configure comprehensive password policies
- Implement passwordless authentication
- Manage credential lifecycle
Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance
Audit and Compliance
- Implement comprehensive audit logging
- Conduct access reviews and certifications
- Ensure regulatory compliance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ACCESS-DEF earns the CyberArk Certified Defender - IAM certification. It sits in the Identity Management track.
- PAM-SEN - CyberArk Sentry - PAM
- Guardian - CyberArk Guardian
- PAM-DEF-SEN - CyberArk Defender & Sentry CombinedComprehensive PAM certification path
- CDE - CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer Partner-specific deployment certification
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What's changed on this exam?
- CyberArk Identity Latest Core platform for ACCESS-DEF exam • Release date: Continuous updates
- SAML 2.0 2.0 Critical for SSO configuration topics • Release date: Standard
- OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 2.0 Important for modern authentication • Release date: Standard
Who should take this exam?
- CyberArk Identity fundamentals training
- Experience with IAM concepts
- Understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth)
- Basic knowledge of directory services (AD, LDAP)