What is involved in a "Request Approval Workflow" in CyberArk EPM?

In a "Request Approval Workflow" within CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM), granting or denying elevation requests with oversight is a fundamental component. This process ensures that any request for elevated privileges is reviewed by an authorized individual or group before approval is granted or denied. This mechanism adds an important layer of security, as it helps to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation and ensures that only legitimate requests are fulfilled, contributing to the overall integrity of the system.

This approach facilitates compliance with organizational security policies and minimizes the risk of potential misuse of elevated privileges. By requiring approval, the workflow also promotes accountability and traceability, allowing administrators to monitor and audit privilege escalations more effectively.

In contrast, other options such as managing automated privilege escalations or allowing users to elevate privileges freely do not involve oversight and would undermine the security controls that the approval workflow is designed to enforce. Similarly, restricting all access requests would not facilitate necessary privilege escalations and would hinder users from accomplishing their legitimate tasks. Thus, the emphasis in a Request Approval Workflow is on oversight and controlled access to elevated privileges.