CyberArk CPC-DEF Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender Sentry - Privilege Cloud |
| Exam Number: | CPC-DEF |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Defender CyberArk Sentry Privilege Cloud Specialist |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly disclosed / ~70% (industry estimate) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60–90 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | USD $200–$250 (region-dependent) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Multiple-response, Scenario-based |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk University Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE CyberArk Exam Registration |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE centers / Online proctored (where available) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 6+ months hands-on experience with Privilege Cloud |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/services-support/certification/ |
CyberArk CPC-DEF Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Deployment & Configuration | 25% | - Privilege Cloud Connector setup - Vault and platform configuration - Directory and identity integration - Network and security settings |
| Topic 2: Privilege Cloud Architecture & Overview | 20% | - Core components and services - Cloud security and PAM concepts - Deployment models and service tiers |
| Topic 3: Access Control & Security Policies | 15% | - Policy enforcement and least privilege - Authentication and MFA - Role-based access control (RBAC) |
| Topic 4: Privileged Account & Session Management | 25% | - Privileged Session Manager (PSM) - Just-in-time access control - Credential rotation and management - Account onboarding and lifecycle |
| Topic 5: Monitoring, Auditing & Troubleshooting | 15% | - Diagnostics and issue resolution - Compliance and governance - Performance and health checks - Activity logging and reporting |

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