Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist Course Overview

The central management console for Check Point's security infrastructure, providing a unified interface for configuring and managing security policies, users, devices, and other aspects of the environment.

Rules that define how traffic is allowed or blocked in a network, based on factors like source/destination IP, ports, and applications.

Accounts that grant access to manage the Check Point environment, with varying levels of permissions depending on the role.

Core components of a Check Point system, including Security Management Servers, Gateways, and other devices responsible for security enforcement.

The default roles pre-configured within Check Point, providing a starting point for configuring access permissions and managing security elements.

A critical server that houses the database for Check Point, storing configuration information, logs, and other vital data.

A dedicated server responsible for storing security logs and events generated by Check Point, enabling analysis and troubleshooting.

A firewall appliance that sits between your network and the outside world, filtering traffic and enforcing security policies.

Virtual machines that are used in cloud environments, similar to physical servers in traditional data centres.

Integrated security solutions in the cloud, providing a comprehensive approach to security.

Technologies for adding or removing resources to expand or shrink a cloud platform based on demand.

Software-based networks that connect virtual machines in the cloud, similar to physical networks.

A network architecture where multiple workloads connect directly to each other, allowing for resource sharing and communication within a single network. Each workload can access resources from other connected workloads.

A direct connection between two workloads in a mesh architecture, enabling them to exchange data directly.

A network architecture where workloads connect to a central hub, allowing for centralized management, security, and resource allocation. This architecture is typically used for larger and more complex networks.

A secure cloud network architecture offering features like advanced threat prevention, micro-segmentation, agility, automation, and borderless security to enhance network protection.

A method of securing a network by segmenting it into smaller, isolated zones. This allows for more granular control over traffic flow and reduces the potential impact of security breaches.

In a Hub and Spoke architecture, the central component that acts as a control point and connects all workloads.

Connections established independently between workloads and the hub in a Hub and Spoke architecture.

The ability to configure and deploy security policies automatically, leveraging tools and scripts to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

State synchronization and health checks between cluster members in a non-cloud environment are done using multicast or broadcast.

In cloud environments, cluster communication relies on unicast, sending messages directly between members.

A method used in non-cloud environments where active cluster members announce their MAC address using Gratuitous ARP (GARP) to ensure failover works correctly.

Cloud environments use API calls to the cloud provider (CSP) for failover instead of GARP.

Using IAM roles, cluster members can make API calls to the CSP, enabling automatic failover.

In Azure, cluster members need Microsoft Entra ID credentials to make API calls.

In AWS, cluster members need IAM roles to make API calls.

Configuring security gateways, external load balancers, and other network components is an essential step in setting up a Check Point cluster in Azure.

The process of checking if a device can successfully find and connect to other devices in a network using their IP address and hostname. This includes verifying the correct configuration of the DNS server and server settings on the device.

CloudGuard is a network security solution by Check Point that helps in securing cloud workloads. It offers features like traffic filtering, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection.

One of the basic troubleshooting steps for CloudGuard is to check the Security Logs to understand what happened and why. Analyzing logs might reveal the root cause of issues.

Network traffic capture (packet capturing) is a helpful tool for understanding traffic flow in a network. It records every communication, allowing you to analyze if traffic is being blocked, delayed, or rerouted.

A Security Management Server is the central control unit for managing and configuring a Check Point CloudGuard environment. It's responsible for pushing down policies and managing resources within the infrastructure.

The CloudGuard Controller is a software component responsible for managing and enforcing security policies in a CloudGuard environment. It communicates with other components to make sure the security policies are applied correctly.

Cloud Service Provider refers to a company that offers cloud services. Examples include AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure (Microsoft Azure), and GCP (Google Cloud Platform). When troubleshooting CloudGuard, issues might be related to the CSP.

When troubleshooting a CloudGuard deployment, checking the Network configuration is super important. Ensure the correct networks and subnets are used, because incorrect configurations can lead to access issues or security vulnerabilities.

Check Point's Management API (Application Programming Interface) is a way for applications to communicate with Check Point devices and manage security settings. It provides a programmatic way to interact with your infrastructure.