Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) R81

Technical professionals who support, install, deploy, or administer Check Point products in cloud environments.

• Explain the nature of the cloud environment ;
• Describe the five pillars of cloud architecture
• Explain the fundamentals of cloud infrastructure ;
• Explain the fundamentals of cloud automation
• Explain Check Point Security Management and how it applies to CloudGuard
• Describe CloudGuard Security Gateway offerings ;
• Describe cloud load balancers ;
• Explain CloudGuard licensing ;
• Explain the different deployment options and architectures for CloudGuard
• Explain how and why CloudGuard is automated
• Describe the functions of CloudGuard that can be automated
• Describe the tools used to automate CloudGuard
• Explain CloudGuard automation requirements
• Explain basic troubleshooting techniques specific to Check Point Security Management Servers and Security Gateways
• Describe the steps for troubleshooting CloudGuard Network Installation
• Explain the tools and techniques used to troubleshoot CloudGuard Network Automation
• Explain the need for Cloud Security Posture Management
• Describe the posture management tools available in CloudGuard
• Explain methods for correcting Cloud Security Posture Management issues

Working knowledge of Cloud Native Deployment using Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, TCP/IP Networking, and Check Point security products. ;

Check Point recommends that students who wish to expand their knowledge participate in the CCSA and CCSE courses beforehand.

Topics:

• Introduction to Cloud Security ;
• Introducing CloudGuard ;
• CloudGuard Architectures ;
• CloudGuard Security Policy ;
• CloudGuard Automation ;
• CloudGuard Troubleshooting
• Introduction to Cloud Security Posture Management

Exercises: ;

• Deploy a Security Management Server in the cloud
• Install a Security Gateway image
• Create virtual networks ;
• Deploy internal and external load balancers ;
• Deploy a Security Gateway using templates
• Assign public IP addresses to cloud devices ;
• Create web servers in the cloud
• Configure North-South traffic policy
• Configure East-West traffic policy and routes
• Troubleshoot North-South traffic issues
• Troubleshoot East-West traffic issues