CyberArk

CyberArk Sentry

CAU301

A Sentry-level exam on the CyberArk PAM track, covering Advanced Vault Administration, Disaster Recovery, Performance Tuning, and more, rated Hard in difficulty, recommended for candidates with at least 12 months of hands-on experience, consisting of 60 questions in 90 minutes. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.

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Exam Details

Time Limit
90 min
Passing Score
70%
Exam Questions
60
Exam Fee
$200
Format
multiple-choice
Difficulty
Hard
Exp. Needed
12 months
Cert Valid
2 yr
Free Questions
5
Languages
English

What the CAU301 Exam Covers

5 official domains

1

Advanced Vault Administration 20%

2

Disaster Recovery 20%

3

Performance Tuning 20%

4

Advanced Policy Management 20%

5

Troubleshooting 20%

Who Should Take This

CAU301 target roles

Senior PAM Engineer
Security Architect
PAM Consultant

Certification Path

Sentry · CyberArk PAM

PrerequisitesCAU201
Current ExamCAU301

CAU301 exam guide

How hard is the CAU301 exam?

The CAU301 is rated hard in difficulty, most candidates prepare with at least 12 months of hands-on experience. Difficulty varies with your existing hands-on practice, so use the sample questions on this page to gauge where you stand before booking the real test.

How long should you study for the CAU301?

A practical plan for this difficulty level is 12–16 weeks of focused study at one to two hours a day. Split the time across the official domains below, finish each domain with practice questions, and reserve the final two weeks for full-length timed practice and review of missed questions.

What is the CAU301 exam format?

Expect around 60 questions, 90 minutes to complete, formats include multiple-choice, the official exam fee is $200 USD. It is offered in English. Check your local testing provider for delivery options and any regional pricing differences.

Who should take the CAU301 exam?

This is a sentry-level certification, the prerequisite is cau201, typical target roles include senior pam engineer, security architect, pam consultant. If the role you are aiming for appears on that list, the credential is a direct investment in your next job move rather than a general-purpose certificate.

What comes after the CAU301?

this exam sits on the CyberArk PAM track. Map the whole path before you start studying so each certificate builds on the previous one instead of repeating the same ground.

How do you renew the CAU301 certification?

The certification remains valid for 2 years, renewal is possible via pass current exam version. Plan the renewal before the expiry date so the credential never lapses on your CV or job application.


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