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CyberArk ACCESS-DEF Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender Access |
| Exam Number: | ACCESS-DEF |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50β65 |
| Exam Duration: | 90β120 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Drag and drop, Multiple choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) |
| Passing Score: | 70% (official exact score not disclosed) |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Defender CyberArk Sentry Access |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk Official Training: Defender Access |
| Exam Registration: | CyberArk Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (Pearson VUE OnVUE) or at authorized Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 6+ months hands-on experience with CyberArk Identity / Defender Access solutions |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/certification/defender-access/ |
CyberArk ACCESS-DEF Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring, Auditing and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Activity logging and reporting - Compliance and audit requirements - Common configuration and access issues |
| Deployment and Maintenance | 10% | - Upgrades and operational best practices - System integration and connectors |
| Policy Configuration and Enforcement | 25% | - Application access and integration - Access policy creation and assignment - Session management and controls |
| Authentication and Security Policies | 30% | - Authentication methods: FIDO2, OTP, security questions - Adaptive multi-factor authentication (MFA) - Device trust and risk-based policies - SSO configuration and protocols |
| Identity and Access Management Fundamentals | 20% | - Role-based access control (RBAC) - User lifecycle management - Understand Defender Access architecture and components |
ACCESS-DEF (CyberArk) Exam FAQ: Trusted Answers
CyberArk Defender Access is an official CyberArk certification exam, registered under the code ACCESS-DEF. Passing it awards the CyberArk Defender Access certification, a credential at the Defender / Intermediate level. It also connects to CyberArk Defender, CyberArk Sentry Access. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The CyberArk Defender Access exam presents 50β65 questions within 90β120. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing CyberArk Defender Access takes 70% (official exact score not disclosed), and official registration costs Approx. $200 USD (varies by region). Retakes bill the full Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Recommended: 6+ months hands-on experience with CyberArk Identity / Defender Access solutions
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
CyberArk Defender Access registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Online proctored (Pearson VUE OnVUE) or at authorized Pearson VUE test centers.
Yes, CyberArk recommends the following training for CyberArk Defender Access candidates.
Complement any training with the 66 practice questions in the ActualPDF ACCESS-DEF package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the CyberArk Defender Access questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the CyberArk Defender Access exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.
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CyberArk Defender Access is organized into 5 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Identity and Access Management Fundamentals (20%), Deployment and Maintenance (10%), and Authentication and Security Policies (30%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
CyberArk Defender Access Sample Questions:
Which predefined roles does CyberArk Identity provide?
- A. System Administrator and Everybody
- B. Manage Users and Everybody
- C. System Administrator and Business Users
- D. Manage Users and Business Users
Correct Answer: A π³οΈ
When configuring an application to use the App Gateway, you do not have to change any configurations in the application directly. You enable the application for App Gateway access in the Admin Portal and input the existing URL that users enter to open the application. You can either use an external URL that CyberArk Identity automatically generates, or you can continue using an existing internal URL.
What is a disadvantage of using an existing internal URL for App Gateway connections?
- A. More configuration is needed because you must upload the URL certificate and private key, and edit DNS settings.
- B. Users must use the same URLs regardless of whether they access the application internally or externally and this may confuse them.
- C. Existing links and bookmarks do not work outside of the corporate network.
- D. Users must use different URLs depending on whether they access the application internally or externally.
Correct Answer: A π³οΈ
What is the most likely reason a CyberArk Identity admin would turn on the "Provisioning" feature within a Web App connector?
- A. to create an audit log of every time users sign into the web app
- B. to ensure users are automatically on-boarded and off-boarded in a third-party application
- C. to ensure users are provisioned with the appropriate devices when they start
- D. to ensure the web app appears in the users' CyberArk Identity portal when they first sign in
Correct Answer: B π³οΈ
Which risk factors contribute to the user behavior risk score? (Choose two.)
- A. session cookie
- B. geolocation
- C. AD joined status of device
- D. device certificate
- E. operating system
Correct Answer: B,C π³οΈ
