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CyberArk CAU201 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
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| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender - Privileged Access Management (PAM) |
| Exam Number: | CAU201 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Typically 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple response |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-65 (varies by exam version) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE) CyberArk Guardian CyberArk Sentry |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE CyberArk Exams CyberArk Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or test center (Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 6+ months experience with CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/services-support/certification/ |
CyberArk CAU201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Troubleshooting and Maintenance | - System operations
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| Topic 2: Security and Compliance | - Audit and logging
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| Topic 3: Privileged Access Management Fundamentals | - CyberArk architecture and components
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| Topic 4: Session Management | - Privileged session control
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| Topic 5: Account and Password Management | - Credential lifecycle management
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CAU201 Exam Questions Answered: CyberArk Candidates' FAQ
CyberArk Defender is an official exam run by CyberArk under exam code CAU201. Passing it awards the CyberArk Defender (PAM / Identity Security) certification, which sits at the Professional tier. It also counts toward related credentials such as CyberArk Sentry, CyberArk Guardian, CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE). 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 exam gives you 90 minutes to work through 40-65 (varies by exam version) 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 is USD 200, and 70% is what passing takes. The uncomfortable part: retakes cost the full USD 200 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.
Recommended 6+ months experience with CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
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 registration runs through these official channels.
Worth noting when you schedule: the exam is delivered Online proctored or test center (Pearson VUE).
Yes, CyberArk points CyberArk Defender candidates toward the following training.
Whatever course you choose, close the loop with question practice: the 179 items in the Actual4Exams CAU201 package convert course knowledge into exam-day scoring ability.
It is. Actual4Exams publishes a free PDF demo of the CyberArk Defender 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 breaks down into 5 official domains, led by Troubleshooting and Maintenance, Account and Password Management, and Privileged Access Management Fundamentals. 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 Sample Questions:
Question 1
To enable the Automatic response "Add to Pending" within PTA when unmanaged credentials are found, what are the minimum permissions required by PTAUser for the PasswordManager_pending safe?
A. List Accounts, View Safe members, Add accounts (includes update properties), Update Account content, Update Account properties
B. List Accounts, Add accounts (includes update properties), Delete Accounts, Manage Safe
C. View Accounts, Update Account content, Update Account properties, Access Safe without confirmation, Manage Safe, View Audit
D. Add accounts (includes update properties), Update Account content, Update Account properties, View Audit
Question 2
Within the Vault each password is encrypted by:
A. its own unique key
B. the server key
C. the recovery public key
D. the recovery private key
Question 3
Ad-Hoc Access (formerly Secure Connect) provides the following features. Choose all that apply.
A. PSM connections to target devices that are not managed by CyberArk.
B. Real-time live session monitoring.
C. Session Recording.
D. PSM connections from a terminal without the need to login to the PVWA.
Question 4
In your organization the "click to connect" button is not active by default.
How can this feature be activated?
A. Policies > Master Policy > Allow EPV transparent connections > Inactive
B. Policies > Master Policy > Session Management > Require privileged session monitoring and isolation > Add Exception
C. Policies > Master Policy > Allow EPV transparent connections > Active
D. Policies > Master Policy > Password Management
Question 5
It is possible to restrict the time of day, or day of week that a [b]reconcile[/b] process can occur
A. FALS
B. TRUE
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A,B,C | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |
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