How should access to component servers be restricted in CyberArk?

In CyberArk, restricting access to component servers is essential for maintaining security and protecting sensitive information. Installing these components on dedicated physical servers helps isolate them from other systems, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access or potential breaches. This physical separation ensures that only authorized users and applications can interact with these critical servers, thereby mitigating risks associated with multi-tenant environments where several applications or services are running on the same hardware.

Dedicated servers can be better configured, monitored, and secured according to the specific needs of the CyberArk environment. They can be hardened to reduce vulnerabilities and minimize the attack surface, allowing for tighter control over who has access to the servers and how that access is managed.

In contrast, other approaches such as allowing unrestricted access, hosting on public internet, or relying on shared accounts significantly compromise security. They expose sensitive systems to potential threats from unauthorized users, make it difficult to track and manage access effectively, and increase the likelihood of compliance violations. Thus, using dedicated physical servers is the most secure and effective way to ensure that access to component servers is properly restricted in a CyberArk implementation.