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CyberArk PAM-DEF Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender - PAM Exam |
| Exam Number: | PAM-DEF |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Sentry - PAM (PAM-SEN) CyberArk Guardian - PAM |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk University Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring discontinued from Nov 1, 2025 |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 3-6 months hands-on experience with CyberArk PAS or equivalent PAM knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/university/certification/defender-pam/ |
CyberArk PAM-DEF Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Security, Compliance and Basic Troubleshooting | 15% | - Common operational issues - Audit and reporting - Security best practices |
| Privileged Session Management | 20% | - Session policy enforcement - PSM configuration and deployment - Session monitoring, recording and auditing |
| Safe and Permission Management | 25% | - Safe creation, configuration and lifecycle - Ownership and permissions management - Role-based access control |
| Privileged Account and Password Management | 25% | - Automated password rotation and reconciliation - Platform configuration and policies - Account onboarding and discovery |
| Introduction to PAM and CyberArk Solution | 15% | - CyberArk PAS architecture overview - Core components: Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM - Privileged Access Management concepts |
CyberArk Defender - PAM (PAM-DEF) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The PAM-DEF exam, officially known as CyberArk Defender - PAM, is the CyberArk test that leads to the CyberArk Defender - PAM certification at the Defender / Foundational level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CyberArk Sentry - PAM (PAM-SEN), CyberArk Guardian - PAM.
The PAM-DEF exam contains 50-60 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the PAM-DEF exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $200 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 3-6 months hands-on experience with CyberArk PAS or equivalent PAM knowledge
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cyberark.com/university/certification/defender-pam/.
You can book the PAM-DEF exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: In-person at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring discontinued from Nov 1, 2025. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
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The official CyberArk Defender - PAM outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Introduction to PAM and CyberArk Solution — 15% of the exam
- Security, Compliance and Basic Troubleshooting — 15% of the exam
- Privileged Session Management — 20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
CyberArk Defender - PAM Sample Questions:
Question 1
You have been asked to secure a set of shared accounts in CyberArk whose passwords will need to be used by end users. The account owner wants to be able to track who was using an account at any given moment.
Which security configuration should you recommend?
A. Configure shared account mode on the appropriate safe.
B. Configure object level access control on the appropriate safe.
C. Configure both one-time passwords and exclusive access for the appropriate platform in Master Policy.
D. Configure one-time passwords for the appropriate platform in Master Policy.
Question 2
Match each PTA alert category with the PTA sensors that collect the data for it.
Question 3
A Reconcile Account can be specified in the Master Policy.
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
Question 4
Where can reconcile and/or logon accounts be linked to an account? (Choose two.)
A. account settings
B. platform settings
C. safe settings
D. master policy
E. service account settings
Question 5
A logon account can be specified in the platform settings.
A. True
B. False
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B,C | Question 5 Answer: A |
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