What is the main function of the PSMConnect User?

The primary role of the PSMConnect User is to facilitate the launching of sessions through the Privileged Session Manager (PSM). When a user initiates a session to a managed target system, the PSMConnect User acts as an intermediary, securely connecting the user to that target while ensuring that existing security controls and auditing processes are maintained. This includes establishing a secure communication channel and managing the session according to the configured policies in CyberArk.

The other roles listed serve different purposes within the CyberArk ecosystem. Logging activity for auditing is important for accountability but is not the specific function of the PSMConnect User. Managing user permissions is a separate administrative task that involves controlling access levels and rights within the CyberArk system. Configuring PSM settings involves adjusting the settings and parameters to optimize the operation of the PSM itself, which is a function typically handled by an administrator rather than a user directly launching sessions. Thus, focusing on the task of session initiation highlights why launching a session through the PSM is the central responsibility of the PSMConnect User.