Check Point Certified Security Administrator
(CCSA): Introduction
Check Point
Certified Security Administrator – CCSA is a
foundation level certification that validates a
candidates ability to configure and manage
fundamental implementations of Check Point's
flagship product, VPN-1/FireWall-1, as an
enterprise level Internet security solution to
protect corporate networks. As a CCSA, security
professionals possess the requisite skills to
define and configure security policies that
enable secure access to information across
corporate networks and deploy basic Intranet and
Remote-Access VPNs. In addition to these
essential skills, they also have the ability to
monitor network security activity and implement
measures to block intruder access to networks.
Onix Academy's CCSA course prepares the participants to appear for the certification exam ‘CCSA NGX’.
CCSA - Benefits at Onix Academy, Chennai
Upon the completion
of CCSA certification, students will have,
• Individuals certified on Check Point’s
products are associated with the most popular
network security products available and improve
their overall marketability by achieving a
certification.
• As a CCSA, security professionals possess the
requisite skills to define and configure
security policies that enable secure access to
information across corporate networks.
• Individuals who achieve certification receive
a certificate for each level they complete as
well as rights to use logos associated with that
level.
Pre-requisites for CCSA at Onix Academy,
Chennai
Candidates are
to have an in-depth understanding of
internetworking, server systems and support of
Windows NT/ 2000/ 2003 or Linux. Good solid
understanding of IP addressing, routing and
inter network needs is essential.
Course Outline - CCSA at Onix Academy,
Chennai
• 1. Defining a Firewall
What is a Firewall?
Type of the Firewall
- Packet Filtering
- Application Layer Gateway (Proxy)
- Check Point's Stateful Inspection Technology
• 2. Check Point Firewall-1
Architecture
How Check Point Firewall-1 Works?
Check Point Firewall-1 Components and Modules
Check Point Firewall-1 Kernel
Check Point Firewall-1 Daemon
• 3. Check Point Firewall-1
Overview
Methods of securing networks
Check Point Firewall-1 Architecture
Secure Internal Communications
Distributed client/server model
Application Intelligence technology
• 4. Security Policy
Security Policy definition
SmartDashboard
Access control for administrators
Creating the Rule Base
Implicit and explicit rules
Command-line options for the Security Policy
• 5. FireWall-1 Setup and
Installation
Pre-installation Configuration
System Requirement
How to install license
Install additional firewall module
• 6. Working with the
SmartDashboard
Masking and disabling rules
Uninstalling a Security Policy
Improving VPN-1/FireWall-1 performance
• 7. SmartDefense
Active defense
SmartDefense in action
SmartDefense Storm Center
• 8. Understanding RuleBase Order
What is a RuleBase
How to create RuleBase
Important of the Rule Base Order
• 9. Implicit and Explicit Rules
FW1 Control Connections
Outgoing Packets
Additional Settings
Implicit Drop Rule
• 10. Troubleshooting the Security
Policy
Maximum number of rules and objects
Deleting Administrator accounts
Any, Any, Any, Accept Rule not accepting traffic
• 11. Detecting Hacking Method --
Spoofing
What is Spoofing
Anti-Spoofing Configuration
• 12. Advanced Security Policy
Masking Rules
Disabling Rules
Uninstalling a Security Policy
Security Policy File
Command Line Options for the Security Policy
• 13. Log Management
Log Viewer GUI
Log Viewer Modes
Creating and Selecting Selection Criteria
Blocking Connections
Block Intruder
• 14. System Status GUI
System Status Logon
Log Viewer Modes
Creating and Selecting Selection Criteria
Blocking Connections
Block Intruder
• 15. Authentication and
Authentication Parameters
Understanding Authentication
How User Authentication Works
Type of Authentication
- User Authentication
- Client Authentication
- Session Authentication
Authentication Schemes
Defining a User Template
Defining Users and Groups
• 16. Network Address Translation
(NAT)
How NAT Works
Type of NAT
- Static NAT
- Hide NAT
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
NAT Routing
Static NAT and Anti-Spoofing
Troubleshooting NAT
Training Material
Title: CCSA NG: Check Point Certified Security
Administrator Study Guide
ISBN: 0782141153
Course Duration
20 hrs
Examination required
156-215.1
(Check Point Certified Security Administrator NGX)
Onix Academy is the best institute for Check
Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
training, in Chennai, India.
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