What is the primary function of the CPM in relation to application accounts?

The primary function of the CyberArk Central Policy Manager (CPM) concerning application accounts is to enable changes to these accounts according to enterprise policy. The CPM is designed to automate the management of privileged accounts, which includes functions like rotating passwords, managing application account credentials, and ensuring that changes comply with security policies established by the organization.

By enabling automated and policy-driven management, the CPM helps prevent unauthorized access and reduces the risks associated with manual handling of sensitive credentials. This approach allows organizations to maintain a high level of security while ensuring that application accounts can still be used effectively within the guidelines of established security practices.

The other functions listed, such as enhancing security through firewalls, monitoring user activity, or restricting access based on user roles, represent different areas of security management that are important but are not the primary focus of the CPM in the context of managing application accounts.