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CyberArk PAM Implementation Checklist

Vault Architecture

  • Primary vault server deployed in hardened network segment
  • DR vault configured and tested
  • Vault firewall rules (port 1858 only from authorized components)
  • Vault OS hardened (CIS benchmark applied)
  • Vault backup and recovery tested
  • Break-glass procedure documented and sealed

Safe Hierarchy

Safe Name Purpose Dual Control Retention
DomainAdmins Domain admin credentials Yes 365 days
LocalAdmins Local admin credentials No 180 days
ServiceAccounts Service account credentials No 365 days
DatabaseAdmins DBA credentials Yes 365 days
NetworkDevices Network device credentials No 180 days
CloudIAM Cloud access keys Yes 365 days

Platform Rotation Policies

Platform Rotation Verification Reconciliation
Windows Domain Admin 24 hours 4 hours On failure
Linux Root (SSH Key) 72 hours 12 hours On failure
SQL Server SA 24 hours 4 hours On failure
Oracle DBA 24 hours 4 hours On failure
Cisco IOS 7 days 24 hours On failure
Service Accounts 30 days 7 days On failure
AWS IAM Keys 90 days 30 days On failure

PSM Configuration

  • PSM servers deployed behind load balancer
  • RDP connection component configured
  • SSH connection component configured
  • Database connection components (SSMS, SQL*Plus)
  • Web application connectors configured
  • Session recording storage provisioned
  • Recording retention policy: _____ days
  • Live monitoring enabled

Integration Checklist

  • SIEM integration (Syslog/CEF)
  • Ticketing system integration (ServiceNow/Jira)
  • PTA deployed and configured
  • LDAP/AD integration for vault authentication
  • MFA integration (RADIUS/Duo)

Compliance Mapping

Requirement CyberArk Control Status
NIST AC-2 Account Management Vault account lifecycle [ ]
NIST AC-5 Separation of Duties Dual control, safe roles [ ]
NIST AC-6 Least Privilege Platform-based access [ ]
NIST IA-5 Authenticator Management CPM rotation [ ]
NIST AU-14 Session Audit PSM recording [ ]
PCI DSS 7.1 Restrict Access Safe-based access control [ ]
PCI DSS 8.3.6 Password Complexity Platform policies [ ]