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Exam Information
Official specifications published by CyberArk
Exam Format
90 min
65-70
70%
Sentry (Level 3)
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Pass the latest version of the CPC-SEN exam; Complete CyberArk University continuing education requirements; Achieve a higher-level CyberArk certification
CPC-SEN Exam Topics and Domains
CPC-SEN is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with PVWA, PSM, CPM, Account Discovery, and more.
1
CyberArk Privilege Cloud Overview and Architecture
15%
Privilege Cloud Architecture Components
Core Components OverviewCloud vs Self-Hosted Architecture
- Understand the complete Privilege Cloud architecture
- Identify component roles and responsibilities
- Design appropriate deployment architectures
PAM Concepts and Best Practices
Privileged Access Management Fundamentals
- Apply PAM best practices in Privilege Cloud
- Implement Zero Trust principles
- Design secure privileged access workflows
2
Installation and Configuration
25%
Privilege Cloud Connector Deployment
Connector Installation RequirementsConnector Configuration
- Deploy Privilege Cloud Connectors successfully
- Configure network and security settings
- Implement high availability configurations
Component Configuration
PVWA ConfigurationCPM ConfigurationPSM Configuration
- Configure each component correctly
- Integrate components effectively
- Optimize component performance
Infrastructure as Code Deployment
Cloud Deployment Automation
- Deploy using Infrastructure as Code
- Customize deployment templates
- Validate automated deployments
3
Account Management and Onboarding
20%
Account Onboarding Workflows
Manual Account OnboardingBulk Account UploadAutomated Discovery and Onboarding
- Implement various onboarding methods
- Configure discovery and onboarding rules
- Manage account lifecycle effectively
Platform Management
Platform Configuration
- Configure and customize platforms
- Integrate unsupported platforms
- Optimize platform performance
4
User Management and Access Control
15%
User and Group Management
User ProvisioningRole-Based Access Control
- Implement user management strategies
- Configure role-based access control
- Integrate with enterprise directories
Safe Management
Safe Configuration
- Design and implement Safe structures
- Configure Safe permissions appropriately
- Manage Safe membership effectively
5
Session Management and Monitoring
15%
Privileged Session Management
Session Initiation MethodsSession Recording and MonitoringSession Isolation
- Configure session management policies
- Implement session monitoring
- Ensure proper session isolation
6
Integration and APIs
10%
SAML and SSO Configuration
SAML IntegrationSingle Sign-On Implementation
- Configure SAML authentication
- Implement SSO solutions
- Integrate with identity providers
API Integration
REST API UsageApplication Integration
- Implement API-based integrations
- Configure application authentication
- Secure non-human identities
7
Security, Compliance, and Troubleshooting
10%
Audit and Compliance
Audit Trail ManagementCompliance Reporting
- Configure comprehensive auditing
- Generate compliance reports
- Implement regulatory requirements
Troubleshooting and Support
Common Issues ResolutionSystem Maintenance
- Troubleshoot common issues effectively
- Maintain system health
- Implement disaster recovery procedures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CPC-SEN earns the CyberArk Sentry - Privilege Cloud certification. It sits in the Privilege Cloud track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- Guardian - CyberArk Guardian
- CDE-Recertification - CyberArk Expert Recertification
Alternative Paths
- PAM-SEN - CyberArk Sentry - PAMOn-premises PAM expertise
- EPM-CDE - CyberArk Defender - EPM Endpoint security specialization
- Secrets-CDE - CyberArk Defender - Secrets Manager DevSecOps and secrets management
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How to study for this exam?
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-06-01
Updates
- Privilege Cloud Connector 13.2 New connector features likely in exam questions • Release date: 2024-07-01
- HTML5 Gateway 2.0 Enhanced session management capabilities • Release date: 2024-06-15
- REST API v2 New API endpoints and authentication methods • Release date: 2024-05-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Engineers and Access Security Administrators.
- CyberArk Defender - Privilege Cloud (CPC-CDE) certification
- Solid understanding of PAM concepts
- Hands-on experience with CyberArk Privilege Cloud in production
- Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of Windows and Linux administration
What jobs can I get with this?
CyberArk Engineer
PAM Specialist
Security Architect
Identity and Access Management Engineer
Privileged Access Security Consultant