CyberArk Privileged Access Management

Users have reported that CyberArk is a valuable tool for securely storing and accessing passwords for remote support teams and third-party vendors. It offers version control and access controls that allow users to analyze and track who is accessing what and when, providing strong delegation controls. Organizations rely on CyberArk to manage privileged accounts, service accounts, and non-IT staff sessions when remoting into servers. For instance, one department in an organization effectively uses CyberArk to manage privileged accounts dealing with critical data sources.

CyberArk addresses the need for password rotation while ensuring complexity requirements are maintained, making it useful for managing passwords to privileged accounts and non-rotating passwords for applications that require administrator-level access. It solves the problem of password storage for different applications by utilizing safes. Users find it helpful for managing local admin passwords, credentials used by multiple people, and other privileged account management tasks.

One key advantage of CyberArk is its ability to control, monitor, and govern sensitive account usage. It automatically changes passwords, reducing the risk of compromise, and provides a centralized location for rarely used passwords, simplifying administrators' tasks. To enhance security further, it can be secured through AD authentication combined with RAS two-factor authentication.

With its wide range of functionalities, CyberArk is used across entire enterprises to protect secrets, service accounts, and administration credentials. It serves as a robust and resilient solution that works well with both Windows and Linux systems, making it suitable for enterprise-level deployments. Additionally, it provides a strong audit tool for credential usage, addressing the business problem of protecting sensitive access.

By implementing features such as password expiration and limiting account activity, CyberArk scales effectively to meet the needs of the entire organization while mitigating risks associated with highly privileged accounts with static passwords.