PSMInitSession.exe is a core component of the CyberArk Privileged Session Manager (PSM)
: Group Policy Objects that block the automatic execution of programs upon connection will prevent the tool from running. Policies under "Start a program on connection" should typically be set to "Not Configured". AppLocker Blocks : After hardening a PSM server, the
The file PSMInitSession.exe is a critical component of the CyberArk Privileged Session Manager (PSM). It is the initial program responsible for launching and managing the user session once a connection is established.
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Scenario B: You Are an End-User in a Large Company
Many employees never realize they are using CyberArk. When you log into an internal portal to access a "secure server," psminitsessionexe may start in the background on a dedicated PSM server (not your local laptop) or, in some configurations, on your local machine if you use the CyberArk Agent.
