CyberArk Secure Cloud Access
Cloud access security broker (CASB) software
Cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) software
Cloud security software
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What is CyberArk Secure Cloud Access
CyberArk Secure Cloud Access is a cloud security product focused on controlling and monitoring privileged access to cloud environments. It helps security and cloud operations teams manage access to cloud consoles and sensitive cloud resources using just-in-time access, session controls, and policy-based governance. The product aligns closely with CIEM use cases by reducing standing privileges and improving visibility into high-risk permissions across cloud infrastructure.
Strong privileged access controls
The product centers on privileged access governance for cloud environments, including reducing standing privileges through just-in-time access patterns. This fits organizations that need tighter control over administrative access to cloud consoles and sensitive resources. It is particularly relevant where privileged access risk is a primary driver rather than broad web/SaaS traffic inspection.
Session oversight and auditability
Secure Cloud Access supports oversight of privileged cloud access with controls that can improve traceability for administrative actions. This can help security teams meet audit requirements by providing clearer evidence of who accessed what and when. It is most useful for high-risk roles and workflows where session-level accountability matters.
Aligns with CyberArk PAM ecosystem
For organizations already using CyberArk for privileged access management, Secure Cloud Access can extend similar governance concepts into cloud environments. This can simplify operational alignment around privileged identities, policies, and access workflows. It may reduce the need to stitch together separate privileged access tooling for cloud-specific scenarios.
Not a full CASB stack
Despite being used in cloud security programs, the product’s core focus is privileged access rather than comprehensive CASB capabilities. Organizations seeking broad SaaS discovery, inline controls for SaaS usage, and extensive data protection controls may need additional tools. This can increase overall architecture complexity for teams expecting a single CASB platform.
Limited SSE/SWG coverage
Secure Cloud Access is not positioned as a primary secure web gateway or full security service edge platform. Buyers looking for consolidated web traffic inspection, remote user security controls, and network-edge enforcement typically evaluate other product categories. As a result, it may not replace existing web/SASE controls.
Cloud entitlement scope varies
CIEM programs often require broad entitlement analytics, remediation workflows, and continuous posture insights across multiple cloud providers and services. The product’s value is strongest around privileged access pathways and may not cover every entitlement-management requirement out of the box. Teams may need to validate provider coverage, depth of permission analytics, and integration needs for their specific cloud footprint.
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CyberArk Software Ltd.
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
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