CyberArk CAU501 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Guardian Exam |
| Exam Number: | CAU501 / GUARD |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Defender CyberArk Sentry |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65 |
| Exam Price: | 200 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk University Guardian Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE test centers only (effective Nov 1, 2025; online proctoring discontinued) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CyberArk Defender (PAM-DEF) and Sentry (PAM-SEN) certifications + extensive hands-on experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/services-support/certification/ |
CyberArk CAU501 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Incident Response & Risk Management | 10% | - Risk assessment and mitigation - Privileged access incident handling |
| Topic 2: Advanced Configuration & Integration | 25% | - Identity and security system integration - Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM advanced setup - REST API and automation |
| Topic 3: PAM Architecture & Design | 25% | - Privilege Cloud & SaaS integration - Scalability, clustering, and DR design - Enterprise PAS architecture |
| Topic 4: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Optimization | 20% | - System health and performance monitoring - Capacity planning and optimization - Advanced troubleshooting across components |
| Topic 5: Security Governance & Compliance | 20% | - Audit, reporting, and compliance mapping - Policy framework and least privilege - Zero Trust and threat protection |

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