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The CyberArk Identity App Gateway is designed to work with web-based applications that support standard authentication protocols. This includes:

SAML-Compliant Apps: These are applications that use the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) protocol for single sign-on (SSO).

WS-Fed Enabled Apps: These applications use the WS-Federation (WS-Fed) protocol, which is another standard used for SSO.

OIDC Web Apps: OpenID Connect (OIDC) is a simple identity layer on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol, and OIDC web apps are those that use this protocol for authentication.

The App Gateway allows secure access to these types of applications without the need for a VPN, facilitating remote access.

References: The information is based on general knowledge of SAML, WS-Fed, and OIDC protocols, and how they are typically used in conjunction with web-based application gateways like CyberArk Identity App Gateway. For the most accurate and detailed information, please refer to the latest CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) course materials and documents.

Secure communication between a company's internal network (AD or LDAP) and CyberArk Identity: is a connector function

Radius Server and Client: is a connector function

VPN gateway: is not a connector function

User Behavior Analytics gateway: is not a connector function

App gateway: is a connector function

Integrated Windows authentication (IWA): is a connector function

LDAP proxy: is a connector function

Firewall: is not a connector function

CyberArk Identity connectors serve as bridges between CyberArk Identity and other components of an organization's IT infrastructure:

Secure communication with a company's internal directory services like Active Directory (AD) or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is facilitated by CyberArk Identity connectors to ensure secure user authentication and synchronization.

Radius Server and Client functionality is often supported by CyberArk Identity connectors to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) and integrate with various network devices and services.

VPN gateways are typically separate network devices or services that handle the security for virtual private network traffic and are not managed by CyberArk Identity connectors.

User Behavior Analytics (UBA) gateways are specialized services for analyzing user activities and detecting potential security threats; they are separate from the standard connector functions.

App gateways refer to application gateways that manage traffic to web applications, which can be part of CyberArk Identity's connector functionalities for single sign-on (SSO) and secure application access.

Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA) is a secure method for users to sign in to applications that can be facilitated by CyberArk Identity connectors to allow seamless authentication.

LDAP proxy functionality is within the scope of CyberArk Identity connectors to provide additional security and abstraction layers for LDAP operations.

Firewall management is beyond the scope of CyberArk Identity connectors as it is a network security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

CyberArk can prompt for 2FA/MFA in various scenarios to enhance security. For instance, when a user clicks on an app file within the User Portal, MFA can be required to verify the user’s identity before granting access. Similarly, when making changes to a policy in the Admin Portal, MFA can be prompted to ensure that only authorized personnel are making significant alterations to the security policies.

References: The official CyberArk documentation outlines the conditions under which MFA may be required, including accessing the User Portal and making policy changes in the Admin Portal12.

The CyberArk Identity Connector auto-update feature can be managed directly by the IT admin. It can be disabled on the CyberArk Identity Connector server through the configuration window. Additionally, it can also be managed via the CyberArk Identity SaaS Admin Portal under the appropriate settings for network and connectors12.

References: The procedures for managing the CyberArk Identity Connector, including disabling the auto-update feature, are detailed in the CyberArk documentation1. This information is also supported by resources that discuss the exam content for the CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) certification2.

 An “Identity Provider Initiated” login refers to a scenario where the authentication process begins at the identity provider rather than the service provider. In the context of CyberArk Defender Access, this occurs when a user first signs into the CyberArk Identity portal and then initiates access to an application by clicking on a SAML app tile. This process ensures that the user is authenticated through CyberArk Identity before being granted access to the application, thus providing a secure single sign-on (SSO) experience.

References: The explanation is based on the standard practices of SSO and the specific workflow of CyberArk Identity as an identity provider, which is documented in CyberArk’s official resources123.

 When a user enrolls a mobile device without enabling mobile device management (MDM), the following occurs: A. The device is indeed added to the Endpoints page in both the Admin and User portals. This allows for basic tracking and identification of the device within the CyberArk Identity ecosystem. B. The web applications assigned to the user are added to the Web Apps screen in the CyberArk Identity mobile app, providing the user with easy access to their applications. F. The mobile phone can be used as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) factor, which enhances security by requiring additional verification that is tied to the user’s mobile device.

These actions facilitate user access and security without the full device management capabilities that would come with MDM. It’s important to note that without MDM, certain device policies and application deployments are not automatically applied, and detailed device information is not uploaded to the Identity portal.

References: The information is based on the official CyberArk documentation which outlines the behavior and capabilities when enrolling mobile devices without MDM1. It is also supported by the content found in the CyberArk Identity documentation related to mobile app integration and user experience2.

In a typical MFA configuration, users are often allowed to answer security questions as part of the authentication process. This can be an admin-defined question, a user-defined question, or both. The requirement for the number of questions and the minimum number of characters in the answers can vary based on the organization’s security policy.References: This explanation is based on common MFA practices and not on specific CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) course materials.

For detailed and accurate information, please refer to the official CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) course materials or contact a certified CyberArk instructor.

Workday supports synchronization with both Active Directory and CyberArk Identity Cloud Directory. This allows for seamless integration and management of user identities across different platforms, ensuring that user data remains consistent and up-to-date.

References: The information is based on general knowledge of HR systems’ capabilities to integrate with various directories, as described in public documentation. For the exact details and confirmation, please refer to the official CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) course materials and learning resources.

The Admin Portal: Applications Dashboard is designed to display the applications launched by users, the application type, and the number of times they were launched. This dashboard provides administrators with a useful summary and graphical representations of CyberArk Identity usage, including the total number of app launches over a specified period, which can be instrumental in monitoring and analyzing user activity patterns within an organization.

References:

CyberArk’s official documentation on viewing dashboards1.

ExamTopics’ discussion on the CyberArk Defender Access (ACC-DEF) exam questions2.

The CyberArk Authenticator desktop application can be installed on both Windows and MacOS operating systems. It is designed to generate Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTPs) for use in two-factor authentication, providing an additional layer of security for user sign-ins.

References: This information is based on the CyberArk documentation which specifies that the CyberArk Authenticator is compatible with Windows and macOS machines1.