What is the role of the CPM Services in CyberArk?

The role of the CPM (Central Password Manager) Services in CyberArk is primarily to execute all password management operations. This includes managing the lifecycle of credentials, such as rotating passwords, ensuring that passwords meet defined security policies, and automatically updating passwords stored in managed accounts. The CPM is a central component of the CyberArk Privileged Access Security solution that enhances security by ensuring that privileged credentials are stored securely and rotated regularly, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

In this context, while user permissions management, configuration storage, and system performance monitoring are important aspects of an overall security infrastructure, they are not the primary functions of the CPM Services. Instead, these roles may be fulfilled by other components or services within the CyberArk suite, highlighting the CPM's specific focus on password management as a critical security control.