Defender - Sentry (Combined) Changed CPC-SEN Questions

To disable the PSM default support for browser sessions, the option SupportBrowsers should be set to 'No' before running the hardening process. This configuration change is made within the PSM’s configuration files, typically found in the PSM's administrative interface or directly within specific XML configuration files like PSMHardening.xml. Setting this option to 'No' prevents the PSM from processing session requests that involve web browsers, thereby enhancing security by limiting the session types the PSM will support. This setting is particularly important in environments where web browsing sessions are deemed unnecessary or too risky.

The sshd_config file is the correct configuration file that must be updated to define maintenance users for administering the Privilege Cloud PSM for SSH connector. This file contains configurations for the SSH daemon, including user permissions and group settings. When adding maintenance users, their user accounts are created on the PSM server, and then they are added to the AllowGroups parameter within the sshd_config file to grant them the necessary permissions.

References:

• CyberArk documentation on the PSM for SSH environment1.
• CyberArk Sentry guide on how to add maintenance users for SSH PSM
• When deploying a Privilege Cloud PSM for SSH connector, the configuration file that must be updated to define maintenance users is "sshd_config". This file is used to configure options specific to the SSH daemon, which includes user permissions, authentication methods, and other security-related settings. To add and configure maintenance users for the PSM for SSH, you will need to modify this file to specify allowed users and their respective privileges.

On CyberArk Privilege Cloud, updating users' permissions on safes can be done through the Privilege Cloud Portal and the REST API. The Privilege Cloud Portal provides a user-friendly graphical interface where administrators can manage user permissions directly within the portal's safe management settings. Additionally, the REST API offers a programmable way to automate permission updates across safes, which is especially useful for bulk changes or integrating with other management tools. Both methods provide effective means to manage and customize access controls in a CyberArk environment, allowing for detailed permission settings per user on specific safes.

To configure the syslog server IP addresses for SIEM integration in a CyberArk Privilege Cloud environment, the following steps are generally required:

• Update the syslog server IP address through the Privilege Cloud Portal (Option B): This is typically done via the administrative interface where system logging configurations can be managed. It allows for straightforward integration of external logging tools by specifying the destination syslog server IP.
• Configure the Secure Tunnel for SIEM integration (Option E): Establishing a secure tunnel is often necessary for secure and reliable data transmission between the CyberArk Privilege Cloud and the external syslog server, particularly when integrating SIEM systems that require encrypted and secure data pathways.