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The basic network requirements to deploy a CyberArk Privilege Management Central Policy Manager (CPM) server include Port 1858 to the Privilege Cloud Vault service backend and Port 443 to the Privilege Cloud Portal. Port 1858 is necessary for communication with the CyberArk Vault, facilitating essential interactions like password retrieval and updates. Port 443 is required for secure web traffic to and from the Privilege Cloud Portal, ensuring that all management tasks performed through the web interface are secure and encrypted. These ports must be properly configured to allow for the efficient and secure operation of the CPM within the Privilege Cloud infrastructure.

For large implementations of CyberArk Privilege Cloud Connectors in AWS and Azure environments, each connector can handle between 31-60 concurrent RDP/SSH sessions. This capacity is specified in the CyberArk documentation concerning Privilege Cloud Connectors and their scalability options. It is designed to support a higher volume of concurrent sessions to meet the needs of larger enterprise environments, ensuring that multiple users can securely access resources without significant performance degradation.

From the error message provided, two likely scenarios could represent valid misconfigurations:

TCP Port 636 could be blocked by a network firewall, preventing communication between the CyberArk Identity Connector and the LDAP Server (A). This is a common issue where firewall settings prevent the secure communication port (typically 636 for LDAPS) from transmitting data between the server and the connector, thus blocking the connection attempt.

'Verify Server Certificate' is activated but the provided hostname is not listed as a Subject Alternative Name (SAN) in the LDAP server's certificate (C). This scenario occurs when SSL/TLS security measures are stringent, requiring that the hostname used to connect to the LDAP server must match one listed in the server's SSL certificate. If the hostname does not match, the connection will fail due to SSL certificate validation errors.

The correct description of the authentication differences between CyberArk Privilege Cloud and CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted is that CyberArk Privilege Cloud uses cloud-based methods, integrating with CyberArk Identity for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and supports SAML and OIDC, while CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted relies on on-premises methods such as RADIUS and LDAP, but can adopt SAML or OIDC with additional setups. CyberArk Privilege Cloud is designed to leverage modern cloud-based authentication protocols to enhance security and ease of use, particularly in distributed and diverse IT environments. In contrast, CyberArk PAM Self-Hosted offers flexibility to use traditional on-premises authentication methods but also supports modern protocols if configured to do so.

Following the installation of the PSM for SSH server, certain security and cleanup tasks are crucial to secure the environment and eliminate potential vulnerabilities:

Delete the user.cred file used during installation (A): The user.cred file contains sensitive credential information used during the installation process. Deleting this file post-installation ensures that this sensitive data is not left accessible on the system, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access.

Delete the psmpparms file you used during installation (C): Similar to the user.cred file, the psmpparms file often contains parameters that might include sensitive configuration details. Removing this file after the installation process is completed helps in securing the server by removing potential leakage points of sensitive information.

These actions are part of best practices to secure the installation environment and reduce the risk of sensitive information exposure.

To disable the PSM default support for browser sessions, the option SupportBrowsers should be set to 'No' before running the hardening process. This configuration change is made within the PSM’s configuration files, typically found in the PSM's administrative interface or directly within specific XML configuration files like PSMHardening.xml. Setting this option to 'No' prevents the PSM from processing session requests that involve web browsers, thereby enhancing security by limiting the session types the PSM will support. This setting is particularly important in environments where web browsing sessions are deemed unnecessary or too risky.

In the directory lookup order for the CyberArk Privilege Cloud solution, the "CyberArk Cloud Directory" is always looked up first. This directory service is a part of the CyberArk Privilege Cloud infrastructure and is specifically designed to handle identity and access management within the cloud environment efficiently. It prioritizes the CyberArk Cloud Directory for authentication and identity resolution before consulting any external directory services.

The error message "CACPM410E Ending password policy Prod-AIX-Root-Accounts since the reconciliation task is active but the AllowedSafes parameter was not updated" suggests an issue with configuration parameters. The likely cause is:

The AllowedSafes parameter does not include the safe containing the reconciliation account defined in the Platform (Option C). This parameter must accurately reflect all safes where the reconciliation account operates to ensure proper management and access by the Central Policy Manager (CPM). If the safe containing the reconciliation account is not listed, the CPM cannot perform its tasks, leading to this error.

To find recent failed login events for all users in CyberArk Privileged Cloud Shared Services without generating reports, you can use the Privileged Cloud Portal. This portal provides administrators with direct access to security and audit logs, including failed login attempts. It offers a real-time view and monitoring capabilities that allow for immediate visibility into authentication activities and potential security issues. This feature is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of privileged accounts, enabling administrators to quickly respond to and investigate authentication failures.

The correct CyberArk user to use when installing the Privilege Cloud Connector software is typically formatted as <subdomain>_admin. This username format indicates a privileged administrative account associated with the specific subdomain of the CyberArk Privilege Cloud installation. It ensures that the user has sufficient permissions to perform installation tasks across the environment, which are crucial for setting up and configuring the connectors correctly. Details about user roles and permissions can be found in the CyberArk Privilege Cloud installation and configuration guide.