Course Summary

Check Point Security Engineering (R77 GAiA) is an advanced course that provides you training on how to effectively build, modify, deploy, and troubleshoot Check Point Security systems on the GAiA OS.
You will learn about firewall processes, user and kernel processing, and Stateful Inspection. Labs include configuring security gateways, implementing VPNs, and performing advanced troubleshooting tasks on the firewall.

• Check Point firewall technology
• Troubleshooting Check Point firewall technology
• Advanced upgrading concepts and practices
• Clustering firewall, management concepts, and practices
• Software acceleration features
• Advanced VPN concepts and implementations
• Reporting tools, deployment options, and features

• Identify basic interfaces used to manage the Check Point environment.
• Identify the types of technologies that Check Point supports for automation.
• Explain the purpose of the Check Management High Availability (HA) deployment.
• Identify the workflow followed to deploy a Primary and solution Secondary servers.
• Explain the basic concepts of Clustering and ClusterXL, including protocols, synchronization, connection stickyness.
• Identify how to exclude services from synchronizing or delaying synchronization.
• Explain the policy installation flow.
• Explain the purpose of dynamic objects, updatable objects, and network feeds.
• Understand how to manage user access for internal and external users.
• Describe the Identity Awareness components and configurations.
• Describe different Check Point Threat Prevention solutions.
• Articulate how the Intrusion Prevention System is configured.
• Obtain knowledge about Check Point’s IoT Protect.
• Explain the purpose of Domain-based VPNs.
• Describe situations where externally managed certificate authentication is used.
• Describe how client security can be provided by Remote Access.
• Discuss the Mobile Access Software Blade.
• Explain how to determine if the configuration is compliant with the best practices.
• Define performance tuning solutions and basic configuration workflow.
• Identify supported upgrade and migration methods and procedures for Security Management Servers and dedicated Log and SmartEvent Servers.
• Identify supported upgrade methods and procedures for Security Gateways.

Before taking this course, the following prerequisites are strongly encouraged: Knowledge Base: Working knowledge of: • Unix-like and/or Windows operating systems • Networking Fundamentals • Networking Security • CP/IP Networking

Exam contains 90 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions. A passing score is 70% or higher in 120 minutes. The exam is based on 80% course materials and 20% hands-on experience with Check Point products. Students must have a valid CCSA certification before challenging the CCSE exam.

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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