CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender - Endpoint Privilege Manager |
| Exam Number: | EPM-DEF |
| Exam Price: | $150-$200 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% or 700/1000 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90-100 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-75 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Defender CyberArk Defender - PAM |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk Defender Learning Path CyberArk EPM Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration CyberArk Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | CyberArk EPM-DEF Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: basic PAM knowledge, endpoint administration experience, familiarity with CyberArk EPM |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cyberark.com/certification/defender-epm/ |
CyberArk EPM-DEF Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Integration and Advanced Features | 10% | - Cloud and hybrid environment support - Directory services integration - Integration with CyberArk PAM |
| Topic 2: EPM Concepts and Architecture | 20% | - Least privilege and application control - Privileged access security principles - Supported operating systems - EPM core components: Agent, Server, Console |
| Topic 3: Deployment and Configuration | 25% | - Installation prerequisites - Network and security settings - Deploying EPM Server and Agents - Initial setup and configuration |
| Topic 4: Policy Management | 30% | - Application control and execution rules - Policy testing and enforcement - User and group targeting - Privilege elevation policies |
| Topic 5: Monitoring, Reporting and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Common issues and resolution - Built-in reporting and dashboards - Maintenance and updates - Activity monitoring and audit logs |
CyberArk Defender - EPM Sample Questions:
Match the Application Groups policy to their correct description.


CyberArk EPM's Ransomware Protection comes with file types to be protected out of the box. If an EPM Administrator would like to remove a file type from Ransomware Protection, where can this be done?
- A. Set Security Permissions within Advanced Policies
- B. Protected Files within Agent Configurations
- C. Authorized Applications (Ransomware Protection) within Application Groups
- D. Policy Scope within Protect Against Ransomware
Which of the following is CyberArk's Recommended FIRST roll out strategy?
- A. Implement Privilege Management
- B. Implement Application Control
- C. Implement Ransomware Protection
- D. Implement Threat Detection
Which programming interface enables you to perform activities on EPM objects via a REST Web Service?
- A. EPM Web Services SDK
- B. Java password SDK
- C. Mac Credential Provider SDK
- D. Application Password SDK
If you want to diagnose agent EPM agent connectivity issues, what is the agent executable that can be used from the command line?
- A. epm_agent.exe
- B. db_agent.exe
- C. vault_agent.exe
- D. vf_agent.exe
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