What is the primary purpose of the reconcile process in CyberArk?

The reconcile process in CyberArk plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and availability of stored credentials. Its primary purpose is to manage lost or unknown credentials by verifying that the passwords and other authentication details for accounts stored in the CyberArk Vault are current and accurate.

During this process, CyberArk systematically checks the status of these accounts against their respective systems, ensuring that any discrepancies, such as changes that might have occurred since the last reconciliation, are addressed. This can involve identifying accounts that might have had their passwords changed outside of the CyberArk system, thereby keeping the vault aligned with the actual access controls and reducing the risk of unauthorized access due to incorrect or outdated credentials.

While updating user account permissions, resetting administrator passwords, and monitoring user activity are important functions within CyberArk’s suite, they do not specifically embody the primary focus of the reconcile process, which is centered around credential management and ensuring that all stored information is accurately reflecting the current state of those accounts.