What does the term "Ransomware protection" refer to in EPM?

The term "Ransomware protection" in the context of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) primarily refers to the functionality that involves limiting the execution of harmful applications. Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. EPM aims to safeguard endpoints by enforcing strict policies that identify and restrict the execution of known ransomware applications.

By controlling which applications are allowed to run on a system, EPM minimizes the risk of ransomware infection, thereby protecting sensitive data and maintaining system integrity. This proactive approach is essential in preventing the execution of procedures that could lead to devastating data breaches or system outages, making it a critical component of an organization's overall cybersecurity strategy.

While monitoring system performance, preventing unauthorized access, and backing up application data are important aspects of cybersecurity, they do not specifically focus on directly combating ransomware threats like limiting the execution of harmful applications does.