Which step comes first in the PSMP flow?

In the Privileged Session Manager Proxy (PSMP) flow, the first step involves opening an SSH session to the PSMP server. This is a crucial initial action that allows the user to connect securely to the PSMP, which acts as an intermediary in managing privileged sessions.

By establishing this session first, the system ensures that any actions taken subsequently—such as retrieving passwords for privileged accounts or opening sessions to target machines—are conducted through a secure and monitored environment. This not only enhances security by encapsulating session data but also ensures compliance and auditing capabilities, as the PSMP can log and record the activities conducted during these sessions.

The other options encompass subsequent actions that depend on the initial establishment of the SSH connection to the PSMP server. Without this first step, the other actions cannot be executed efficiently or securely within the established session management framework. Therefore, initiating the session with the PSMP server is foundational to the overall secure management of privileged access.