Not everyone has evenings free for a bootcamp. If your CAU302 preparation has to happen on the subway, in waiting rooms, or after the kids are asleep, the 230 CyberArk Defender + Sentry practice questions from Actual4Exams were made for that kind of schedule in 2026.
CyberArk CAU302 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender + Sentry |
| Exam Number: | CAU302 |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65–80 |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer CyberArk Certified Defender CyberArk Certified Sentry |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Japanese, English |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk Sentry Training CyberArk Defender Training |
| Exam Registration: | CyberArk Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic PAS knowledge, hands-on experience with CyberArk components, completion of Defender and Sentry training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/learn/certification/cau302-defender-sentry/ |
CyberArk CAU302 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Privileged Account & Safe Management | 20% | - Safe creation and permission model - Privileged account onboarding and lifecycle - Master Policy and platform configuration |
| CPM Deployment & Configuration | 15% | - CPM installation and server hardening - Password rotation and reconciliation - CPM scaling and placement |
| PVWA & Authentication | 15% | - PVWA deployment and hardening - Multi-factor authentication setup - LDAP, SAML, RADIUS, PKI integration |
| Vault Architecture & Deployment | 20% | - Vault upgrades and maintenance - Vault installation and hardening - High Availability & Disaster Recovery (PADR, Cluster Vault) |
| Monitoring, Reporting & Integrations | 15% | - Alerts, compliance reporting and dashboards - SNMP, SMTP, NTP and third-party integrations - Audit logs and SIEM/Syslog integration |
| PSM & Session Management | 15% | - Session recording and storage management - PSM/PSMP installation and configuration - Connection components and load balancing |
FAQ: Preparing for CyberArk Defender + Sentry the Smart Way
CyberArk Defender + Sentry is an official exam run by CyberArk under exam code CAU302. Passing it awards the CyberArk Certified Defender + Sentry certification, which sits at the Professional tier. It also counts toward related credentials such as CyberArk Certified Defender, CyberArk Certified Sentry, CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer. Certified professionals remain in shorter supply than the market wants, which is precisely why this exam keeps showing up in conversations about better roles and better pay.
The CyberArk Defender + Sentry exam gives you 90–120 to work through 65–80 questions. That is a tight ratio, and it punishes candidates who get emotionally attached to any single item. The fix is mechanical: answer what you know, flag what you do not, and keep moving. A few full-length timed runs in the Actual4Exams test engine, with its randomized question order, will calibrate your pace far better than untimed reading ever could.
The official fee for CyberArk Defender + Sentry is $200 USD, and 70% is what passing takes. The uncomfortable part: retakes cost the full $200 USD again, which makes preparation the cheapest line item in this whole project. Before booking, put yourself through repeated scored sessions with the Actual4Exams practice tests and compare results over time; a stable margin above the passing line, not a single lucky run, is when you are ready.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic PAS knowledge, hands-on experience with CyberArk components, completion of Defender and Sentry training
Vendor rules do get revised, so treat this as your starting point and confirm the current eligibility details before booking via the official exam page.
CyberArk Defender + Sentry registration runs through these official channels.
Worth noting when you schedule: the exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.
Yes, CyberArk points CyberArk Defender + Sentry candidates toward the following training.
Whatever course you choose, close the loop with question practice: the 230 items in the Actual4Exams CAU302 package convert course knowledge into exam-day scoring ability.
It is. Actual4Exams publishes a free PDF demo of the CyberArk Defender + Sentry material, so the product can prove itself before you pay. Your purchase then comes with 365 days of free updates, and once that period ends, extending the update service costs 50% of the regular price. The test engine software itself is verified malware-free and safe to install.
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CyberArk Defender + Sentry breaks down into 6 official domains, led by PVWA & Authentication (15%), Vault Architecture & Deployment (20%), and Monitoring, Reporting & Integrations (15%). You will find the full topic-by-topic outline above on this page; use the weightings to budget your study hours where they pay back the most.
CyberArk Defender + Sentry Sample Questions:
Question 1
What are the operating system prerequisites for installing CPM? Select all that apply.
A. Web Services Role
B. Windows 2008 R2 or higher
C. NET 3.51 Framework Feature
D. Remote Desktop Services Role
Question 2
The vault server uses a modified version of the Microsoft Windows firewall
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
Question 3
Which file is used to open up a non-standard Firewall port to the Vault?
A. PARagent.ini
B. Vault.ini
C. dbparm.ini
D. passparm.ini
Question 4
Which file is used to integrate the Vault with your Radius server?
A. paragent ini
B. ENEConf.ini
C. radius.ini
D. dbparm.ini
Question 5
For an account attached to a platform that requires Dual Control based on a Master Policy exception, how would you configure access a password without approval
A. On the safe in which the account is stored grant the group the 'Access safe without audit' authorization.
B. Edit the master policy rule and modify the advanced 'Access safe without approval' rule to include the group.
C. Create an exception to the Master Policy to exclude the group from the workflow process.
D. On the safe in which the account is stored grant the group the 'Access safe without confirmation' authorization
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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