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CyberArk ACCESS-DEF Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CyberArk |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CyberArk Defender Access |
| Exam Number: | ACCESS-DEF |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based, Drag and drop |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 70% (official exact score not disclosed) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | CyberArk Sentry Access CyberArk Defender |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50–65 |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) |
| Recommended Training: | CyberArk Official Training: Defender Access |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration CyberArk Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment and Maintenance | 10% | - System integration and connectors - Upgrades and operational best practices |
| Policy Configuration and Enforcement | 25% | - Application access and integration - Access policy creation and assignment - Session management and controls |
| Identity and Access Management Fundamentals | 20% | - Understand Defender Access architecture and components - User lifecycle management - Role-based access control (RBAC) |
| Authentication and Security Policies | 30% | - SSO configuration and protocols - Adaptive multi-factor authentication (MFA) - Device trust and risk-based policies - Authentication methods: FIDO2, OTP, security questions |
| Monitoring, Auditing and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Common configuration and access issues - Activity logging and reporting - Compliance and audit requirements |
ACCESS-DEF Exam FAQ: Practical Answers
The CyberArk Defender Access exam is split across 5 areas, with Policy Configuration and Enforcement (25%), Authentication and Security Policies (30%), Deployment and Maintenance (10%) carrying the most weight. Study in proportion to those shares — the full outline is in the section above this page.
The CyberArk Defender Access exam costs Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) per attempt, with 70% (official exact score not disclosed) required to pass. Fail, and that fee returns in full for the retake. Practice with PassCollection questions until your timed mock scores clear 70% (official exact score not disclosed) comfortably — then the exam fee is a single payment, not a subscription.
The ACCESS-DEF exam is CyberArk's official certification test — passing it earns the CyberArk Defender Access credential at the Defender / Intermediate level. Its influence comes from how practical it is: employers use the CyberArk Defender Access certificate as proof that you can do the work, not just talk about it. It also connects to CyberArk Defender, CyberArk Sentry Access, giving the credential a natural next step.
Yes — PassCollection offers a free demo of the CyberArk Defender Access questions so you can see the quality before you pay. After purchase, 365 days of free updates are included; once the year expires, renew the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.
Registration is handled through CyberArk's official channels:
Delivery of the exam itself is via Online proctored (Pearson VUE OnVUE) or at authorized Pearson VUE test centers.
Delivery is instant: your ACCESS-DEF product is emailed within one minute of payment — if nothing arrives within 2 hours, check spam and contact our 7x24 support; we reply within two hours and resend immediately. On failure, the guarantee has written terms: sit the corresponding ACCESS-DEF exam within 60 days of purchase, submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days after the exam, and the refund completes within 7 days. The policy covers the corresponding exam only; attempts within 3 days of purchase, exams never actually taken, free materials, and expired orders are excluded, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you prefer, exchange your product for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on the original.
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Training covers the theory; the 66 practice questions for the ACCESS-DEF exam from PassCollection test it under real exam conditions.
The CyberArk Defender Access exam contains 50–65 questions within 90–120. That is a tight ratio — the candidates who finish calmly are the ones who practiced under a clock. Run full timed sessions in the PassCollection test engine until ACCESS-DEF exam pacing becomes habit, not hope.
Recommended: 6+ months hands-on experience with CyberArk Identity / Defender Access solutions These rules are set by CyberArk and may change, so confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://www.cyberark.com/certification/defender-access/ before registering for the CyberArk Defender Access exam.
CyberArk Defender Access Sample Questions:
Your team is deploying endpoint authentication onto the corporate endpoints within an organization. Enrollment details include when the enrollment must be completed, and the enrollment code was sent out to the users. Enrollment can be performed in the office or remotely (without the assistance of an IT support engineer). You received feedback that many users are unable to enroll into the system using the enrollment code.
What can you do to resolve this? (Choose two.)
- A. Set maximum number of joinable endpoints to "unlimited".
- B. Reinstall Windows Device Trust.
- C. Set the IP Address range to the user's" home network range.
- D. Set a description within the enrollment code.
- E. Set Expiry Date to "Never".
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
Refer to the exhibit.
How should you configure this default authentication policy to ensure users must authenticate every time they try to access the CyberArk Identity portal or web applications?
- A. Check and enable Security Questions and set the number to "1".
- B. Check and Select QR Code under Challenge 1.
- C. Check and Select "Challenge Pass-Through Duration" to be "No Pass Through".
- D. Check and enable QR Code under the "Single Authentication Mechanism" section.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Your organization wants to implement passwordless authentication for business critical web applications. CyberArk Identity manages access to these applications.
What can you do to facilitate the enforcement of this passwordless authentication initiative? (Choose two.)
- A. Roll out the CyberArk Windows Cloud Agent to the affected endpoints.
- B. Refresh the endpoint operating system and define the new authentication method.
- C. Configure a certificate-based authentication policy in CyberArk Identity that only allows access to CyberArk Identity or the business critical web applications.
- D. Roll out Secure Web Sessions to the applicable users.
- E. Send an email to the affected users and get them to renew their authentication token(s).
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
What does enabling "Workflow" allow within an app connector?
- A. workflows that automatically notify admins when a user logs in to the app
- B. ability to enable approval workflows for a user request to access the app
- C. ability for a workflow to create, update, and delete users within a 3rd party app
- D. ability for workflows to link one app with another app
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which CyberArk Identity supported web standard is commonly used for enterprise Single Sign-On and issues XML tokens for authentication?
- A. QAuth
- B. RADIUS
- C. LDAP
- D. SAML2.0
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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