What is the purpose of the Central Policy Manager (CPM) in CyberArk?

The Central Policy Manager (CPM) in CyberArk serves a crucial role in managing and enforcing password policies for privileged accounts. It ensures that the passwords used for sensitive accounts are compliant with defined security policies, thereby protecting them from unauthorized access. The CPM automates the process of password management by rotating passwords at defined intervals and on-demand, thus enhancing security while minimizing the risk of compromise.

This capability is essential for organizations that need to enforce strong password policies, as it reduces the administrative burden on IT teams and ensures that privileged accounts are constantly monitored and updated in accordance with security standards. By centralizing password management and policy enforcement, the CPM also helps organizations to comply with regulatory requirements and maintain a strong security posture.

While other functions like real-time monitoring, user access facilitation, and activity reporting are critical components of overall CyberArk functionality, they do not specifically describe the core purpose of the CPM, which focuses primarily on password management and policy enforcement.