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Exam Information
Official specifications published by CyberArk
Exam Format
90 min
65-85
Defender
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
2 years
Pass the current version of the EPM-DEF exam; Pass a higher-level CyberArk certification (Sentry or Guardian); Complete approved continuing education credits
EPM-DEF Exam Topics and Domains
EPM-DEF is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Group Policy, Policy Engine, Active Directory, Agent Updater, and more.
1
EPM Concepts and Architecture
20%
Core EPM Concepts
Privileged Account Management FundamentalsApplication Control Principles
- Understand the fundamental concepts of endpoint privilege management
- Explain the principle of least privilege
- Describe application control methodologies
EPM Architecture Components
EPM Server ComponentsEPM Agent Architecture
- Identify EPM architecture components and their functions
- Understand communication flows between components
- Describe agent deployment and management
2
Deployment and Configuration
25%
EPM Installation and Setup
Server InstallationAgent Deployment
- Install and configure EPM Management Server
- Deploy EPM agents across the enterprise
- Configure SSL certificates and secure communications
Integration and Customization
Active Directory IntegrationCyberArk PAS Integration
- Configure Active Directory integration
- Integrate EPM with CyberArk PAS components
- Customize EPM for organizational requirements
3
Policy Management
30%
Elevation Policies
Creating Elevation RulesJust-In-Time Elevation
- Create and manage elevation policies
- Configure just-in-time elevation
- Implement approval workflows
Application Control Policies
Whitelisting and BlacklistingGreylisting and Learning Mode
- Implement application control strategies
- Configure whitelisting and blacklisting rules
- Utilize learning mode for policy development
Compliance and Monitoring Policies
Session MonitoringCompliance Reporting
- Configure session monitoring policies
- Generate compliance reports
- Implement audit and logging policies
4
User Management and Access Control
15%
User and Group Management
Local User ManagementRole-Based Access Control
- Manage users and groups within EPM
- Implement role-based access control
- Configure delegation and separation of duties
5
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
10%
Troubleshooting EPM Issues
Common Issues and ResolutionPerformance Optimization
- Troubleshoot common EPM issues
- Analyze logs and diagnose problems
- Optimize EPM performance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing EPM-DEF earns the CyberArk Defender EPM certification. It sits in the Endpoint Security track.
Current Level Exams
- PAM-DEF - CyberArk Defender - PAM
- SECRETS-DEF - CyberArk Defender - Secrets Manager
Next Level Options
- EPM-SENTRY - CyberArk Sentry - EPM
- PAM-SENTRY - CyberArk Sentry - PAM
- GUARDIAN - CyberArk Guardian
Alternative Paths
- PAM-DEF - CyberArk Defender - PAMComplementary PAM skills for comprehensive privilege management
- SECRETS-DEF - CyberArk Defender - Secrets Manager Secrets management for DevOps environments
- IDENTITY-DEF - CyberArk Defender - Identity Identity and access management expertise
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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: 2024-01-01
Updates
- CyberArk EPM 25.8.x New features may appear in exam updates • Release date: 2025-01-01
- Windows 11 Support Full support Windows 11 specific scenarios in exam questions • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Cloud Integration Azure AD, AWS Directory Cloud integration scenarios added to exam objectives • Release date: 2024-03-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Administrators and System Administrators.
- Basic understanding of endpoint security concepts
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems
- Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Experience with privilege management concepts
- Understanding of application control principles