The Definitive Guide to Check Point Certifications

Check Point Certifications helps the candidate expertise in technology which secures the Internet for Global 100 and All Fortune companies. These certifications provide skills to sell and support Check Point products and 2-year access to Secure Knowledge database and advanced product documentation.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a multinational leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to enterprises. It was founded by Gil Shwed, Marius Nacht, Shlomo Karmer in 1993. They protect corporates against malware, ransomware, and other targeted attacks and provide security architecture to protect the network, clouds and mobile operations
CHECKPOINT CERTIFICATIONS LIST
- Check Point Certified Admin(CCSA)
- Check Point Certified Security Expert(CCSE)
- Check Point Managed Security Expert (CCMSE)
Check Point Certified Admin (CCSA)
Checkpoint CCSA Certification validates your fundamental concepts and skills to start-up, configure and manage Check Point Security Gateway and Management Software Blades.
WHO CAN OPT FOR THIS CERTIFICATION
This certification is for customers and partners who wish to learn the advanced skills and knowledge about Check Point Security Gateway and management software blades like system administrators, security engineers and network engineers.
PRE-REQUISITES
- Working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, Internet and Networking
- 6 to 12 months experience with Check Point Products
- TCP/IP knowledge
CCSA CERTIFICATION TOPICS
- Check Point Security Solutions and Licensing
- Administrator Task Implementation
- Security Policy Management
- Check Point Technology
- Basic concepts of VPN
- Manage User Access
- Work with ClusterXL
- Traffic Visibility
- Policy Layers
CCSA CERTIFICATION OUTCOMES
- Configure Objects, Rules and Settings to define Security Policy
- Install R80 Management and Security Gateway
- Perform Periodic Administrator Tasks
- Work with Check Point Clustering
- Define Permission Policies
- Configure VPN
CCSA CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
- Evaluate Security Policies
- Implement Check Point Backup Techniques
- Manage user access to corporate LANs
- Monitor suspicious Network Activities
- Troubleshoot Network Connections
- Defend against Network Threats
EXAM NUMBER 156-215.80
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Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) validates your knowledge and skills which are necessary to configure, maintain, manage and troubleshoot Check Point Next-Generation Firewalls.
WHO CAN OPT FOR THIS CERTIFICATION
Candidates appearing for the exam should have complete knowledge about VPN like optimize performance, firewalls, advanced user management, upgrade servers and troubleshoot VPNs, servers and firewalls.
PRE-REQUISITES
- Security Administration Course/ CCSA Certification (R80 not R77)
- Windows Server, TCP/IP Experience
- UNIX and Networking Skills
- System Administration and Certificate Management
CCSE CERTIFICATION TOPICS
- Automation and Orchestration
- Redundancy and Automation
- Remote and Mobile ACCESS
- System Management
- Threat Prevention
- SmartEvent
CCSE CERTIFICATION OUTCOMES
- Build, test and troubleshoot clustered Security
- Backup Security Gateway and Management Server
- Configure and maintain security acceleration solutions
- Manage, test and optimize corporate VPN tunnels
- Upgrade and troubleshoot a management sever
CCSE CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
- Manage external and internal access to corporate resources
- Build, test and troubleshoot deployment scenarios
- Troubleshoot Check point Security Systems
- Practice updated upgrading techniques
- Create events for compliance reporting
- Practice advanced upgrading techniques
EXAM NUMBER – 156-315.80
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Check Point Managed Security Expert (CCMSE)
Check Point Managed Security Expert (CCMSE) helps understanding in-depth knowledge of designing, installing, configuring and managing Multi-Domain Security Management with Virtual System Extension.
WHO CAN OPT FOR THIS CERTIFICATION
- System Administrators
- Network Engineers
- Security Engineers
PRE-REQUISITES
- CCSE/CCMSE or Equivalent Experience
- Windows Server and/or UNIX Skills
- Advanced Networking Knowledge
- Internet and TCP/IP Experience
- VUE Test Center Account
CCMSE CERTIFICATION TOPICS
- Introduction of MDSM with VSX
- MDSM
- Deployment
- Installation
- Configuration
- Logging Features
- Advanced Features
- VSX
- Deployment
- Gateway Installation
- Configuration
- Advanced Features
CCMSE CERTIFICATION OUTCOMES
- Install, configure and troubleshoot Multi-Domain Security management
- Consolidate and transit physical firewall
- Configure and implement Global policy
CCMSE CERTIFICATION OUTCOMES
- Convert a security management server to domain management server
- Consolidate different firewalls into a single management program
- Use advanced migration tools to migrate existing configurations
- Apply troubleshooting best practices
- Implement MDS High Availability
EXAM NUMBER – #156-820.77
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Check Point Certifications prove to be one of the most prestigious and competitive certifications in the Networking domain. If you pass the Check Point Certification Exam, it means that you are an expert in configuring, installing, managing and troubleshooting high end networks and security infrastructure. The Check Point provides you with skills and knowledge to work on all Check Point Networks, solutions and products. Appearing for the Check Point Certification Exam once is not enough, as you must re-certify yourself every 2-3 years so to stay updated with the latest technology.