What is the purpose of Directory Mapping in CyberArk?

The purpose of Directory Mapping in CyberArk primarily revolves around linking the Vault to Active Directory or LDAP servers. This functionality is crucial for integrating CyberArk with existing user and group management systems, facilitating centralized authentication and authorization management. By establishing this link, organizations can streamline user access to CyberArk resources and maintain consistent directory services across their IT environment.

This integration allows CyberArk to utilize existing user accounts and groups defined within the Active Directory or LDAP server for managing permissions, thereby enhancing security and operational efficiency. The process ensures that user access rights are aligned with the organization’s identity management policies, reducing the overhead associated with managing duplicate accounts and enhancing compliance with security standards.

Other options don't align with the primary purpose of Directory Mapping. While linking the Vault to applications can be a part of overall integration, it is not the specific focus of Directory Mapping. Mapping user permissions is related but more about access control within the Vault rather than external directory integration. Creating backups of the Vault environment is a different function entirely, aimed at data protection rather than user and directory integration.