Course Summary

This course is a 2-day Specialist course which provides a comprehensive understanding of automation and the Check Point’s Management API architecture. It presents advanced concepts in subjects such as how to create and execute automated scripts to perform R80 Security Management tasks. Students will experience how to use a variety of methods to execute API commands and how to use automation tools to create a self-service portal to enhance their Check Point security solution.

The Check Point Automation Specialist course is the first of a series of Specialist-designated courses to be released. These courses serve to help build the student’s knowledge of Check Point products and services, and introduces emerging technologies and advanced concepts not covered in our core curriculum.

Check Point Automation Specialist course provides an understanding of the advanced concepts and skills necessary to automate and orchestrate tasks relating to managing Check Point Security Policies.

• Define and explain the benefits of automation and orchestration.
• Discuss technologies used for automation and orchestration, such as scripts and APIs.
• Discuss the basic components of the Check Point API infrastructure and how these components interact to provide security automation and orchestration.
• Given a scenario, prepare the Check Point environment for API operations.
• Describe the basic workflow for Management API command usage.
• Identify the supported automation tools for Management API commands.
• Given a scenario, use the appropriate automation tool to run Management API commands.
• Describe the basic workflow for Gaia API command usage.
• Identify the supported automation tools for Gaia API commands.
• Given a scenario, use the appropriate automation tool to run Gaia API commands.
• List best practices and guidelines for Management and Gaia APIs.
• Identify the benefits of using the JSON argument (–format json) with Management API commands.
• Give examples of how to use the jq utility to filter Management API output.
• Identify the prerequisites for using Postman for Check Point Web API calls.
• Describe the basic workflow for using Postman to send Check Point Web API calls.
• Given a scenario, configure and use Postman to send Web API commands.

Before taking this course, the following prerequisites are strongly encouraged: Working knowledge of: • Unix-like and/or Windows operating systems • Networking Fundamentals • Networking Security • TCP/IP Networking • Bash Scripting • vi Editor

Duration: 90 mins Number of Questions: 75 Passing Score: 70% Schedule Exam: Pearson VUE

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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