CheckPoint 156-215.1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) NGX |
| Exam Number: | 156-215.1 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD (approx.) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years (typical Check Point certification validity) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90 |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered online or at authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP), security concepts, and Windows/Linux administration recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/certification/ |
CheckPoint 156-215.1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Logging, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting | - Log analysis using SmartView Tracker/Monitor - Troubleshooting connectivity and policy issues |
| Security Gateway Operations | - Inspection engine and blades - Packet flow architecture |
| VPN and Secure Connectivity | - Remote access VPN basics - Site-to-site VPN setup - IPsec VPN concepts and configuration |
| Security Policy Administration | - Rule base creation and management - Policy installation and verification - Traffic inspection and policy layers |
| Security Management Architecture | - SmartConsole and SmartDashboard usage - Security Management Server roles and components |
| System Maintenance and Backup | - Upgrade and basic system maintenance tasks - Database backup and restore |
| Network Address Translation (NAT) | - Static and hide NAT configuration - NAT rule order and processing |
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