What is an essential consideration when defining policies in CyberArk EPM?

When defining policies in CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, it is crucial to focus on the specific business needs and user roles. This approach ensures that the policies are tailored to address the unique requirements of the organization and the responsibilities of its users. By aligning security measures with business objectives, organizations can effectively manage access to sensitive resources while enabling users to perform their job functions without unnecessary restrictions.

Understanding the various user roles helps in implementing least privilege access, allowing users to have the minimum level of permissions necessary for their tasks. This targeted approach not only enhances security posture by reducing the potential attack surface but also promotes operational efficiency, as users can access what they need without delays caused by excessive administrative hurdles.

While other options such as network performance, historical data, and budget considerations are important in the broader context of cybersecurity planning, they do not directly influence the core design of policies within CyberArk EPM as much as understanding the specific business needs and user roles does. By prioritizing these aspects, CyberArk can help organizations strike a balance between security and usability.