Requirements

• A solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP
• routing
• and switching).
• Experience with Check Point Security Administration (CCSA) or equivalent networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with basic security principles and firewalls.

Description

The Check Point Security Expert R81 certification course (156-315.81) is designed for security professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Check Point security solutions. This course provides extensive training on the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of security measures in a Check Point environment. It covers advanced security architecture, implementation of security policies, managing complex network infrastructures, and troubleshooting real-world security issues. The course is tailored to help professionals understand and deploy the full range of Check Point’s security solutions, enabling them to effectively secure networks and data against cyber threats.

1. Introduction to Check Point Security Architecture:

   • Overview of Check Point Security architecture, including SmartConsole, Security Management, and Security Gateway components.

   • Understanding how Check Point integrates with security policies and provides network security.

2. Deploying and Configuring Security Gateways:

   • Installation and configuration of Security Gateways.

   • Managing physical and virtual environments, setting up interfaces, and configuring basic gateway functions.

   • Configuring NAT (Network Address Translation) policies and rules.

3. Security Management:

   • Managing the Security Management Server.

   • Setting up and managing user access control.

   • Working with the SmartDashboard to configure and monitor security policies.

   • Policy layers and rule bases in Check Point security management.

4. Network Address Translation (NAT):

   • Understanding and configuring NAT policies.

   • Working with static and dynamic NAT.

   • Implementing and troubleshooting NAT in complex network environments.

5. VPN Technologies:

   • Configuring Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) using Check Point's VPN-1 solutions.

   • Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPN configurations.

   • Implementing VPN policies and troubleshooting common VPN issues.

6. Security Policies and Rules:

   • Defining and configuring security rules based on network traffic patterns.

   • Managing and optimizing security policy rule sets.

   • Handling complex security policy configurations for enterprise-level environments.

7. Advanced Threat Prevention:

   • Working with intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and anti-bot technologies.

   • Configuring and managing Threat Prevention policies to mitigate cyber threats.

   • Using Check Point’s SandBlast Threat Emulation and Threat Extraction for advanced malware protection.

8. Security Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

   • Using Check Point’s logs and monitoring tools to identify and address security issues.

   • Advanced troubleshooting techniques for network security problems.

   • Leveraging the SmartView Tracker for security event analysis.

9. Cloud Security:

   • Managing and securing cloud environments with Check Point’s CloudGuard solutions.

   • Configuring security measures for virtual machines and cloud-based applications.

   • Protecting cloud data and configuring secure cloud-to-cloud connectivity.

10. High Availability and Clustering:

    • Configuring Check Point’s high availability and clustering options.

    • Implementing a high-availability solution for Security Gateways and management servers.

    • Load balancing, failover configurations, and troubleshooting high-availability environments.

11. Mobile Device Security:

    • Securing mobile devices with Check Point’s Mobile Access solutions.

    • Implementing and managing mobile VPNs and device-level security.

12. Best Practices and Performance Optimization:

    • Managing and optimizing performance in Check Point environments.

    • Implementing best practices for securing networks and optimizing throughput.

    • Tuning and fine-tuning Check Point solutions for maximum efficiency.

Who this course is for:

• Security administrators
• IT professionals
• Network professionals