Check Point Certified Security MASTER (CCSM) R80.x

It is a high level training that describes the virtualization of security in high-end networks and advanced optimization techniques.

Training Details

Objectives and Subjects of the Course

  • Obtain a deeper knowledge of the Security Management Architecture.
  • Understand how the Security Management Server uses key processes and debugs.
  • Review how objects are represented in the database.
  • Understand how GuiDBedit operates.
  • Understand how to use fw monitor to capture packets.
  • Discuss how to enable and use core dumps when a User mode process crashes.
  • Understand how to troubleshoot and debug SmartConsole issues.
  • Understand how to troubleshoot and debug NAT issues using Gaia commands.
  • Understand Client Side and Server Side NAT.
  • Describe how to configure port mapping services.
  • Recognize how to debug VPN-related issues.
  • Understand how to debug HTTPS Inspection related issues.
  • Understand how to troubleshoot and debug Content Awareness issues.
  • Understand how to troubleshoot Anti-Bot and Antivirus issues.
  • Discuss how to use IPS Bypass to manage performance issues.
  • Understand how to configure IPS to reduce false positives.
  • Understand how to evaluate hardware configurations for optimal performance.
  • Discover additional tools to assist in monitoring CPU utilization.
  • Understand how to monitor cluster status and work with critical devices.
  • Recognize how to use fwaccel and sim to enable and disable accelerated traffic.
  • Understand how to configure CoreXL to enhance Security Gateway performance.
  • Understand how to deploy IPv6 in a local environment

Who Should Attend?

  • System Administrators
  • Security Engineers
  • Network Engineers
  • R80 CCSEs seeking higher certification or R77 CCSMs looking to recertify

Benefits of Education

  • Perform Solr database queries and review the results.
  • Use debug files to troubleshoot SmartConsole.
  • Use debug commands to explore common management issues.
  • Demonstrate how to troubleshoot two methods of Automatic NAT.
  • Demonstrate how to manually configure NAT.
  • Configure port mapping of services as an alternative to performing NAT.
  • Use vpn debug tools to identify issues that may have occurred during encryption
  • Manipulate IPS settings to enhance performance and reduce false positives.
  • Evaluate network security conditions using the Check Point CheckMe tool.
  • Use policy settings to improve performance of Security Gateways.
  • Tune the Security Policy for improved Security Gateway performance
  • Evaluate the Security Gateway cluster conditions by examining the debug files.
  • Demonstrate how to manage connections in a clustered environment.
  • Demonstrate how to debug Security Management Server synchronization
  • Demonstrate how to identify the cause of acceleration related issues.
  • Demonstrate how to configure advanced CoreXL settings
  • Define and test communication in an IPv6 environment

Prerequisites

  • R80 CCSE or R77 CCSM
  • General knowledge of TCP/IP
  • Working knowledge of Windows and UNIX
  • Working knowledge of network technology
  • Working knowledge of Internet technology

About Certificate

  • Prepares for exam #156-115.80 at VUE.com/checkpoint 100 multiple-choice questions with a passing score of 70% in 90 minutes.
  • R80 CCSE or R77 CCSM required.