What is the primary purpose of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM)?

The primary purpose of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) is to enforce least privilege access on endpoints. This approach ensures that users are granted the minimum level of access necessary for them to perform their tasks, which significantly reduces the risk of security breaches. By implementing least privilege access, organizations can limit the potential damage that could occur from both insider threats and external attacks, as attackers would have fewer privileges to exploit.

In contrast, managing user passwords focuses on password policies and storage, which is not the main function of EPM. Similarly, while data encryption services are critical for protecting sensitive information, they are not the primary focus of EPM. Monitoring network traffic, though important for security, does not pertain to the endpoint privilege management that EPM specializes in. By concentrating on privilege management, EPM helps enhance endpoint security by ensuring that access rights are tailored to user roles and responsibilities.