CyberArk ACCESS-DEF - CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF)

The CyberArk Identity Connector provides a secure, mutually authenticated, inbound communication channel with the CyberArk Identity SaaS. This feature is essential for ensuring that the communication between CyberArk Identity’s cloud services and the internal network is secure and authenticated, preventing unauthorized access and potential security breaches.

References: The information is based on the official CyberArk documentation which describes the installation and deployment of the CyberArk Identity Connector, highlighting its role in enabling secure communication between CyberArk Identity and other services on the internal network12. It is also supported by the content found in the CyberArk Identity release notes and product announcements3.

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.

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.

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Within the CyberArk Admin Portal under User Security Policies, the Account Unlock options allow administrators to set policies for how users can unlock their accounts:

The option to allow for Active Directory users provides the capability for users who utilize Active Directory as their directory service to unlock their own accounts, often necessary after an account has been locked due to multiple failed login attempts.

The restriction to only allow browsers with an identity cookie helps enhance security by ensuring that account unlock requests come from a browser that has already been recognized by the system, indicating a previous successful login, and thus a lower risk of fraudulent unlock attempts.

Showing a message to users on the desktop login UI that their account is locked is a direct way to inform users who are attempting to log in from their desktops that their account is currently inaccessible and action may be needed on their part.

The message explaining the account unlock experience is a user-friendly notification that informs users who have gone through the unlock process that their sign-in experience was different due to the account having been locked and subsequently unlocked, which can be a reminder of the security processes in place and the importance of maintaining secure login credentials.

 When enforcing certificate-based authentication for domain-joined Windows machines, it’s crucial to ensure that only authorized endpoints are registered. This can be achieved by setting an expiration date for the enrollment code (A), which ensures that the code cannot be used after a certain period, thus reducing the risk of unauthorized use. Specifying the maximum number of devices that can be enrolled (B) helps to prevent over-enrollment and ensures that only a controlled number of machines can be authenticated. Defining the enrollment code to be valid only for specific office/VPN IP network segments © adds an additional layer of security by restricting the enrollment tomachines within the organization’s network, thereby preventing external entities from registering unauthorized devices.

References: The parameters for secure enrollment are outlined in CyberArk’s documentation, which details the process of configuring authentication certificates for enrolled endpoints, including setting expiration dates, device limits, and network restrictions12.

Workday supports synchronization with both Active Directory and CyberArk Identity Cloud Directory. This allows for seamless integration and management of user identities across different platforms, ensuring that user data remains consistent and up-to-date.

References: The information is based on general knowledge of HR systems’ capabilities to integrate with various directories, as described in public documentation. For the exact details and confirmation, please refer to the official CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) course materials and learning resources.

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

In the context of UBA systems, the dataset related to updating user profiles would typically be found under the Configuration category. This category generally includes events and data related to system settings, user account configurations, and profile changes. Examining this dataset would allow an investigator to track any alterations made to user profiles, which could be relevant in an incident investigation.

References: This guidance is based on standard practices for managing and analyzing data within 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.

In a typical MFA configuration, users are often allowed to answer security questions as part of the authentication process. This can be an admin-defined question, a user-defined question, or both. The requirement for the number of questions and the minimum number of characters in the answers can vary based on the organization’s security policy.References: This explanation is based on common MFA practices and not on specific CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) course materials.

For detailed and accurate information, please refer to the official CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) course materials or contact a certified CyberArk instructor.