CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender - Endpoint Privilege Manager |
| Exam Number: | EPM-DEF |
| Passing Score: | 70% or 700/1000 |
| Exam Price: | $150-$200 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-75 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Defender CyberArk Defender - PAM |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Select, Scenario-Based |
| Exam Duration: | 90-100 |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk EPM Administration Training CyberArk Defender Learning Path |
| Exam Registration: | CyberArk Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | CyberArk EPM-DEF Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic PAM knowledge, endpoint administration experience, familiarity with CyberArk EPM |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/certification/defender-epm/ |
CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Deployment and Configuration | 25% | - Deploying EPM Server and Agents - Initial setup and configuration - Network and security settings - Installation prerequisites |
| Topic 2: Monitoring, Reporting and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Activity monitoring and audit logs - Maintenance and updates - Common issues and resolution - Built-in reporting and dashboards |
| Topic 3: EPM Concepts and Architecture | 20% | - Privileged access security principles - Least privilege and application control - Supported operating systems - EPM core components: Agent, Server, Console |
| Topic 4: Integration and Advanced Features | 10% | - Integration with CyberArk PAM - Directory services integration - Cloud and hybrid environment support |
| Topic 5: Policy Management | 30% | - Privilege elevation policies - User and group targeting - Application control and execution rules - Policy testing and enforcement |
CyberArk Defender - EPM Sample Questions:
1. Which programming interface enables you to perform activities on EPM objects via a REST Web Service?
A) Mac Credential Provider SDK
B) EPM Web Services SDK
C) Java password SDK
D) Application Password SDK
2. If you want to diagnose agent EPM agent connectivity issues, what is the agent executable that can be used from the command line?
A) vault_agent.exe
B) db_agent.exe
C) vf_agent.exe
D) epm_agent.exe
3. An end user is experiencing performance issues on their device after the EPM Agent had been installed on their machine. What should the EPM Administrator do first to help resolve the issue?
A) Verify any 3rd party security solutions have been added to EPM's Files To Be Ignored Always configuration and CyberArk EPM has also been excluded from the 3rd party security solutions.
B) Enable the Default Policy's Privilege Management Control, Unhandled Privileged Applications in Elevate mode.
C) Rerun the agent installation on the user's machine to repair the installation.
D) Uninstall or disable any anti-virus software prohibiting the EPM Agent functionalities.
4. When working with credential rotation/loosely connected devices, what additional CyberArk components are required?
A) PTA
B)
C) DAP
D) PVWA
5. Select the default threat intelligence source that requires additional licensing.
A) NSRL
B) CyberArk Application Risk Analysis Service
C) Palo Alto WildFire
D) VirusTotal
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: B | Question # 2 Answer: D | Question # 3 Answer: D | Question # 4 Answer: D | Question # 5 Answer: C |

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