The CAU302 exam, officially known as CyberArk Defender + Sentry, is the CyberArk test that leads to the CyberArk Defender + Sentry certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CyberArk Defender PAM (PAM-DEF), CyberArk Sentry PAM (PAM-SEN).

The CAU302 exam contains Approximately 130–230 (commonly reported ~227 total for CAU302) questions, and you have 180 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the ExamTorrent test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.

The passing score for the CAU302 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $200–$300 USD (varies by region). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.

Recommended: CyberArk Defender certification or equivalent hands-on PAM experience

Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/cyberark.html.

You can book the CAU302 exam through the official registration channels below:

• CyberArk Certification Portal (Pearson VUE)

Exam delivery: Online proctored or Pearson VUE test center. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.

CyberArk recommends the following training options for CyberArk Defender + Sentry candidates:

• CyberArk Official Training (PAS / PAM courses)

Pair any course with the 230 practice questions from ExamTorrent to measure how ready you really are before paying the exam fee.

Yes. A free PDF demo of the CyberArk Defender + Sentry questions is available, so you can check the question style and answer quality before you pay. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if the product expires you can renew the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

If you take the corresponding CAU302 exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under the 100% Money Back Guarantee: submit a scan of your enrollment slip and your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days of the exam date, and the claim is processed within 7 days. Attempts made within 3 days of purchase, downloads without an actual exam attempt, free materials, and expired orders are not eligible, and the candidate name must match the payer name. Prefer new material instead of a refund? You can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product. As for delivery, the files are available for instant download and are also emailed to you within one minute of payment — if nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the product on.

The official CyberArk Defender + Sentry outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• CyberArk Privileged Access Security (PAS) Architecture
• Account Lifecycle & Privileged Account Management
• Security Policies and Compliance

See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.