Free Practice Questions for CyberArk ACCESS-DEF Exam

 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.

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.

Enabling “Workflow” within an app connector in CyberArk allows for the creation and management of approval workflows. This means that when a user requests access to an application, an approval process can be initiated where one or more designated approvers can grant or deny access. This feature is crucial for maintaining control over who has access to sensitive applications and data, ensuring that only authorized users can gain entry.

References: The information is based on the official CyberArk documentation which provides an overview of the App Gateway workflow and the actions that can be taken when “Workflow” is enabled within an app connector12. It is also supported by the content found in the CyberArk Identity documentation related to managing application access requests2.

The user behavior risk score in CyberArk Defender Access is influenced by a variety of factors that can indicate potentially risky behavior or anomalies. Geolocation is a significant factor as it can signal unusual access patterns if logins are occurring from locations not typically associated with the user1. The AD joined status of a device is also a critical factor, as devices that are not part of the Active Directory may represent a higher risk when accessing resources2.

References:

CyberArk’s official documentation on configuring risk-based access control highlights the importance of location as a risk factor and describes how to adjust individual risk factor weights1.

The CyberArk Docs also detail how administrators can assign unique risk scores based on variables like geo-location data and the AD joined status of the device23.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) in CyberArk Defender Access allows users with Active Directory accounts who have forgotten their password to reset it themselves (A). It also provides security measures such as setting a maximum number of times a user can reset their password within a specific timeframe (D), and requiring users to respond to a CAPTCHA before resetting their password (E), to prevent abuse of the password reset feature.

References: The information is based on the CyberArk documentation which outlines the configuration of self-service options for users, including the ability to enable SSPR for Active Directory users, the option to limit password resets within a timeframe, and the requirement for CAPTCHA responses for added security12.