What is the primary management approach for CyberArk service accounts?

The primary management approach for CyberArk service accounts involves storing them securely in the Vault and having them managed by the Central Credential Provider (CPM). This is crucial for maintaining security and compliance, as service accounts often have elevated privileges and can pose significant risks if not properly handled.

By utilizing the Vault, organizations can ensure that sensitive credentials are encrypted, controlled, and properly monitored. The CPM automates the management of these credentials, including automatic rotation, which helps mitigate the risk of credential theft. Storing service accounts in the Vault also allows for setting up access controls, enabling only authorized users or applications to retrieve these credentials, thereby enhancing security further.

This approach contrasts sharply with other methods such as leaving service accounts unmanaged, merely documenting them without secure storage, or sharing them publicly, all of which significantly increase vulnerabilities and can lead to unauthorized access to critical systems. Such practices fail to provide the necessary security measures and control that CyberArk aims to establish in managing service accounts.