CyberArk Sentry – PAM — Question 46

When SAML authentication is used to sign in to the PVWA, which service performs the actual authentication?

Answer options

• A. Active Directory (AD)
• B. Identity Provider (IdP)
• C. Service Provider (SP)
• D. CyberArk Password Vault Web Access (PVWA)

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as the Identity Provider (IdP) is the entity that authenticates the user and provides the necessary credentials to the Service Provider. The other options, such as Active Directory and the Service Provider, play roles in the authentication process but do not perform the actual authentication themselves.