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Which CyberArk component does an EPM administrator use to manage endpoint policies, application groups, and Computer Sets in the SaaS deployment model?

EPM Server (the SaaS Set Management console)

Privileged Access Manager (PAM) Vault

Conjur Secrets Manager

Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA) console

to track

2026 Statistics

Key Facts: CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam

~70

Exam Questions

CyberArk EPM-DEF

90 min

Exam Duration

CyberArk

~70%

Passing Score

CyberArk

$200

Exam Fee (USD)

CyberArk / Pearson VUE

Defender

Level (Defender Track)

CyberArk Defender - Sentry - CDE

2 years

Certification Validity

CyberArk recertification cycle

The CyberArk Defender - Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM-DEF) exam is approximately 70 multiple-choice items in 90 minutes with a passing score around 70%. Topics span EPM architecture and Computer Sets, Application Groups (path/hash/signature/publisher/source/parameters), Trusted Sources, Privilege Elevation including JIT and On-Demand Privileges, Threat Protection (credential theft, ransomware, unauthorized usage), Audit and Forensics with CSV/SIEM export, and end-user approval workflow. The exam fee is approximately $200 USD via Pearson VUE.

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1Which CyberArk component does an EPM administrator use to manage endpoint policies, application groups, and Computer Sets in the SaaS deployment model?

A.EPM Server (the SaaS Set Management console)

B.Privileged Access Manager (PAM) Vault

C.Conjur Secrets Manager

D.Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA) console

Explanation: In the EPM SaaS deployment, administrators sign in to the EPM Server (the cloud Set Management console) to create and tune policies, manage Application Groups, define Computer Sets, and review events. The EPM agent on each endpoint communicates back to this SaaS portal over HTTPS.

2Which installer format is used to deploy the EPM agent on a Windows endpoint?

A.DEB package

B.RPM package

C.MSI package

D.PKG bundle

Explanation: The Windows EPM agent ships as an MSI installer, which can be deployed silently through GPO, SCCM, Intune, or any standard Windows software-distribution tool. The MSI registers the EPM service that enforces policies and reports events to the SaaS console.

3Which installer format is used to deploy the EPM agent on macOS endpoints?

A..pkg installer

B..msi installer

C..rpm installer

D..dmg disk image only

Explanation: The macOS EPM agent is distributed as a .pkg installer, which can be pushed through MDM platforms such as Jamf or Workspace ONE. Once installed, the agent loads its system extension and begins enforcing the policies assigned to its Computer Set.

4On which Linux package families is the EPM Linux agent supported?

A.Only Alpine .apk packages

B.Only Slackware .tgz packages

C.DEB packages for Debian/Ubuntu and RPM packages for Red Hat/CentOS/RHEL

D.TAR archives for any distribution

Explanation: EPM provides a Linux agent shipped as DEB packages (for Debian and Ubuntu) and RPM packages (for Red Hat, CentOS, RHEL, Oracle Linux). The Linux agent extends EPM's privilege-elevation and application-control coverage to Linux endpoints and can replace ad-hoc sudoers configurations with policy-driven elevation.

5Which network protocol and direction does the EPM agent use to communicate with the EPM SaaS Server?

A.Outbound HTTPS (TCP 443) from the agent to the SaaS portal

B.Inbound LDAP from the SaaS portal to each endpoint

C.Outbound SMB on TCP 445 from the agent

D.Inbound RDP from the SaaS portal

Explanation: The EPM agent initiates outbound HTTPS (TCP 443) connections to the SaaS Set Manager URL. Because the agent always initiates the session, no inbound firewall rules toward the endpoint are needed, which dramatically simplifies network design for remote workers.

6What is the primary purpose of a Computer Set in EPM?

A.It is a tag used only for billing per endpoint

B.It is a logical grouping of endpoints that share a single set of policies

C.It is a static IP-address whitelist for the firewall

D.It is a backup container for vault credentials

Explanation: A Computer Set is the unit of policy assignment in EPM. You group endpoints (for example, by OS, business unit, or risk tier) into a Computer Set and then assign policies (Privilege Elevation, Application Control, Threat Protection, Trusted Sources) to that Set. The same EPM tenant can host many Computer Sets each with its own policy stack.

7Which four core policy categories does EPM provide for assignment to a Computer Set?

A.Patch Management, Disk Encryption, Antivirus, EDR

B.Application Control, Privilege Elevation/Elevation, Threat Protection, and Trusted Sources

C.Network Segmentation, IPS, IDS, DLP

D.MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, Identity Federation

Explanation: EPM organizes its policy stack into four categories: Application Control (allow/block/monitor unknown apps), Privilege Elevation/Management (auto-elevate or request elevation for trusted apps), Threat Protection (credential theft, ransomware, unauthorized-use defenses), and Trusted Sources (auto-trust apps from approved publishers, paths, or update sources). Each category contains several policies that target specific use cases.

8What does an EPM Application Group represent?

A.A network share used to push installers

B.A reusable collection of application definitions (paths, hashes, signatures, publishers, sources, parameters) that policies act upon

C.A licensed feature pack purchased from CyberArk

D.A user group that is allowed to administer EPM

Explanation: An Application Group is a reusable definition of one or more applications that policies reference. Apps can be matched by file path, file hash, digital signature, publisher, source (URL/file location), or even command-line parameters. Once defined, the Application Group can be plugged into any number of Privilege Elevation, Application Control, or Threat Protection policies.

9Which application identifier provides the strongest cryptographic guarantee that an executable has not been tampered with before being matched by an EPM policy?

A.File path

B.File hash (SHA-256)

C.File name

D.Last modified date

Explanation: A SHA-256 file hash uniquely identifies the exact bytes of an executable. If a single bit changes, the hash changes, so a hash-based Application Group will not match an attacker's tampered binary that is renamed or moved to the same path. EPM exposes hashes as one of the strongest match criteria in an Application Group.

10An organization wants to automatically trust every signed application from a specific software publisher (for example, Adobe Inc.) without listing every binary. Which EPM construct best supports this?

A.A path-based application group covering C:\Program Files

B.A publisher-based application identifier in a Trusted Sources policy

C.A hash list that the admin uploads weekly

D.A reboot-required allowlist

Explanation: Trusted Sources policies in EPM let you auto-trust applications signed by an approved publisher (for example, the certificate subject 'Adobe Inc.'). Any signed binary from that publisher is recognized as trusted on first execution, which dramatically reduces day-one allowlisting work and eliminates the need for the admin to maintain a hash list manually.

About the CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam

CyberArk Defender - Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM-DEF) is the Defender-tier credential for security professionals who administer EPM. It validates the ability to deploy and manage EPM agents on Windows (MSI), macOS (pkg), and Linux (deb/rpm) endpoints; manage policies through the EPM SaaS Set Manager; build Application Groups using path, hash, signature, publisher, source, and command-line parameters; configure Trusted Sources, Application Control, Privilege Elevation, and Threat Protection policies; implement Just-In-Time (JIT) elevation and On-Demand Privileges; defend against credential theft, ransomware, and unauthorized usage of dual-use admin tools; design end-user request approval workflows with reason input and customizable dialog boxes; use Inventory, Application Discovery, and the Application Catalog; and use Audit and Forensics events, Reporting Dashboards, CSV export, and SIEM integrations (Splunk, QualysGuard) for monitoring and IR.

Questions

70 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$200 USD (CyberArk / Pearson VUE)

CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam Content Outline

~25%

Application Control, Application Groups & Trusted Sources

Application Control policies, Application Groups (file path, hash, signature, publisher, source, parameters), Trusted Sources auto-trust, default policies (QuickStart), Detect (audit) vs Block enforcement, default deny posture

~20%

Privilege Elevation & JIT

Privilege Elevation policies (auto-elevate / Allow as admin, end-user request, deny), Just-In-Time (JIT) elevation, On-Demand Privileges, Linux sudo replacement, scoped per-application elevation without changing local-admin membership

~15%

EPM Architecture & Deployment

EPM Server (SaaS Set Manager), agent installation (Windows MSI, macOS pkg, Linux deb/rpm), Computer Sets, agent-to-SaaS HTTPS communication, offline policy caching

~15%

Threat Protection

Credential theft (LSASS, browser stores, password managers, Windows Credential Manager, SAM hive), ransomware protection, unauthorized usage of dual-use admin tools (PowerShell, PsExec, vssadmin, regsvr32, mshta)

~10%

Monitoring, Audit, Reporting & Integrations

Audit and Forensics events, CSV export, EPM Reporting Dashboards, Endpoint Health, Splunk SIEM and QualysGuard integrations, Detect vs Block mode for tuning

~10%

End-User Experience & Approval Workflow

Permitted actions (allow, allow as admin, monitor, block, request approval), end-user request approval flow, dialog box customization, reason input, manual approval workflow

~5%

Inventory, Discovery & Catalog

Inventory (apps, processes, services), Application Discovery for uncategorized executables, Application Catalog for prebuilt application definitions

How to Pass the CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 70 questions
Time limit: 90 minutes
Exam fee: $200 USD

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CyberArk EPM-DEF Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the four core policy categories: Application Control, Privilege Elevation, Threat Protection, Trusted Sources

2Know every Application Group identifier: file path, hash, signature, publisher, source, command-line parameters — and which is strongest

3Understand Permitted Actions: Allow, Allow as admin (auto-elevate), Monitor, Block, Request approval

4Detect (audit) mode is the safe pilot — it logs without blocking; flip to Block once tuning is complete

5Trusted Sources is the scalable answer to 'allow every signed binary from publisher X' without manual hashing

6JIT elevation + On-Demand Privileges remove standing local-admin rights and grant only scoped, time-bounded admin

7EPM agents always initiate outbound HTTPS to the SaaS Set Manager — no inbound firewall rules and no VPN required

8Computer Sets are the unit of policy assignment; group endpoints by risk tier or business unit and bind policies to each Set

9Threat Protection covers credential theft (LSASS, browser stores, Credential Manager, SAM), ransomware behavior, and unauthorized usage of LOLBins

10Use the Audit and Forensics events screen with CSV/SIEM export (Splunk) for compliance evidence and IR timelines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CyberArk EPM-DEF exam?

EPM-DEF (CyberArk Defender - Endpoint Privilege Manager) is the Defender-level certification for administrators of CyberArk EPM. It validates the ability to manage the EPM SaaS Set Manager, deploy agents to Windows/macOS/Linux endpoints, design Application Control / Privilege Elevation / Threat Protection / Trusted Sources policies, run JIT elevation, manage approval workflows, and use Audit and Forensics with SIEM integration.

How many questions are on the EPM-DEF exam?

The CyberArk EPM-DEF exam typically delivers approximately 60-70 multiple-choice items in 90 minutes, including single-answer, multiple-answer, and scenario-based questions across architecture, policy design, threat protection, JIT, and audit.

What is the passing score for EPM-DEF?

The CyberArk EPM-DEF exam requires approximately 70% to pass. CyberArk does not publish a public pass-rate percentage. Candidates who fall short can retake the exam after the standard CyberArk waiting period.

How much does the EPM-DEF exam cost?

The CyberArk EPM-DEF exam costs approximately $200 USD through Pearson VUE. The exam can be taken at a Pearson VUE physical test center or via OnVUE online proctored delivery in supported regions; local pricing and taxes may apply.

How long is the CyberArk Defender EPM certification valid?

CyberArk Defender certifications are typically valid for 2 years from the issue date. To recertify, candidates can retake the same exam, pass a higher-level CyberArk exam (Sentry/CDE), or follow CyberArk's published recertification path.

How should I prepare for the EPM-DEF exam?

Plan for 40-80 hours of focused study over 1-2 months. Core resources include the CyberArk EPM Defender training course, the official EPM documentation, hands-on labs in a CyberArk-provided EPM SaaS tenant, and timed practice exams. Aim for 80%+ on practice mocks before scheduling and make sure you can fluently explain Application Groups, Trusted Sources, JIT elevation, the manual approval workflow, and Threat Protection sub-controls.