What types of incidents can CyberArk EPM detect?

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) is designed to enhance security and manage user privileges on endpoints effectively. One of its primary functions is to detect and respond to incidents involving unauthorized access attempts and privilege misuse. This capability is particularly crucial because it helps organizations maintain a secure environment by identifying activities that violate security policies or that indicate potential threats from malicious actors.

The detection of unauthorized access attempts involves monitoring user actions to ensure that individuals are not trying to access resources or data without proper authorization. This can be critical in preventing data breaches or internal misuse of sensitive information. Furthermore, privilege misuse detection helps organizations ensure that users are not abusing their permissions, which could lead to significant security incidents, including data exfiltration or system compromise.

While malware attacks can be a concern, they are more often addressed by antivirus and other dedicated security solutions rather than specifically by EPM. Network outages and general system errors are not within the scope of EPM’s primary focus, as these are related to the functionality of the network and system reliability, not security incidents pertaining to identity and access management.