What is CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM)?
EPM is a security solution designed to enforce the principle of least privilege on endpoints by allowing only necessary permissions for users and applications. It also allows the ability to securely grant permissions to enable the university community to accomplish their specific duties. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and helps prevent potential security breaches and its impact.
With CyberArk EPM, users can still perform their necessary tasks, but they will need to verify their identity for certain actions, adding an extra layer of security. This helps keep your information safe from being stolen or misused
Changes to the UAC
The User Account Control (UAC) prompt is a built-in feature in Windows that asks for permission before making changes that require administrative rights. It's like a pop-up that asks, "Are you sure you want to do this?" to prevent unauthorized changes.
With the introduction of CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM), there are a few key changes:
Appearance: The prompt window will look different. Instead of the usual UAC pop-up, you'll see a new window designed by CyberArk EPM.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): For certain actions, especially those requiring administrative rights, you'll need to verify your identity using MFA. This means you'll have to provide an additional form of identification, like a code sent to your phone, to proceed.
Current UAC prompt
CyberArk EPM UAC prompt