What is the function of the password change feature in CyberArk?

The password change feature in CyberArk serves the critical function of changing the passwords for privileged accounts automatically or manually. This functionality ensures that passwords are managed securely and comply with organizational policies, such as regular password changes, which can help mitigate the risk associated with stagnant or compromised credentials.

When configured for automatic changes, this feature can integrate seamlessly into access workflows, ensuring that passwords are updated periodically without requiring user intervention. This automation is vital for maintaining security across managed accounts, especially in environments with numerous privileged accounts.

While notifying users, logging changes for auditing, and storing previous passwords are important aspects of a comprehensive password management strategy, they are not the primary function of the password change feature itself. Instead, they support it by enhancing security and compliance but do not directly perform the password changing action.