What role does the Central Policy Manager (CPM) play in CyberArk?

The Central Policy Manager (CPM) is primarily responsible for performing password changes on devices within the CyberArk environment. This involves automatically managing and rotating passwords for privileged accounts according to predefined policies. By orchestrating these changes, the CPM ensures that passwords remain secure, consistent, and compliant with an organization’s security policies and regulations.

This functionality is crucial for reducing the risk of unauthorized access, as regular password changes help mitigate the chances of password breaches or leaks. The CPM interacts with various components of CyberArk to identify when a password change is necessary and executes the changes seamlessly, allowing for improved security posture without manual intervention.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately represent the core function of the CPM. While other CyberArk components may deal with web-based access, user monitoring, or analytics, these roles are separate from the specific password management duties assigned to the CPM.