In order to connect to a target device through PSM, the account credentials used for the connection must be stored in the vault?
In order to connect to a target device through PSM, the account credentials used for the connection must be stored in the vault?
False. The account credentials used for the connection do not necessarily need to be stored in the vault. CyberArk's PSM allows users to enter credentials manually using Secure Connect, which provides an alternative way to authenticate to the target device without relying on stored credentials.
https://docs.cyberark.com/Product-Doc/OnlineHelp/PAS/11.3/en/Content/PASIMP/Configuring-Secure-Connect.htm
Agreed. Slightly newer version of the documentation: https://docs.cyberark.com/Product-Doc/OnlineHelp/PAS/latest/en/Content/PASIMP/Configuring-Secure-Connect.htm#:~:text=In%20the%20PVWA%2C%20click%20Administration,Secure%20Connect%20User%20or%20Group.
And I believe it's called ad hoc connections now.
Stored in Vault or Secure Connect ad-hoc