CCES: Check Point Certified Endpoint Specialist

Course Outline

• Explain how Endpoint Security works to enforce corporate security compliance for end users and their devices.
• Become familiar with the Check Point Endpoint Security Solution architecture and how it integrates with Check Point Network Security Management.
• Identify and describe key elements of the SmartEndpoint Management console.
• Discuss Endpoint Security Software Blade options and how they are managed from the SmartEndpoint Management console.
• Explain how to create and assign security policies for Endpoint clients using Endpoint Security.
• Understand deployment methods and server considerations for Endpoint Security Management installation.
• Identify the different ways to install and configure Endpoint clients.
• Recognize how to configure VPN connectivity to allow clients connecting outside of the network perimeter to securely access corporate resources.
• Understand how Endpoint Security authenticates and verifies clients connecting to the Endpoint Security Management Server.
• Describe additional server configurations that are available to help manage Endpoint clients.
• Recognize the different types of data security protections available to deploy on end user machines.
• Describe how Full Disk Encryption technology protects and recovers data accessed and stored on Endpoint computers.
• Understand how to secure removable media devices.
• Become familiar with the Remote Help tool and how it supports clients experiencing FDE and Media Encryption issues.
• Recognize the types of threats that target Endpoint computers.
• Describe Check Point SandBlast Agent and how to deploy it in the Endpoint Security environment.
• Explain how SandBlast Agent technology prevents malware from infiltrating Endpoint machines and corporate resources.
• Identify SmartEndpoint reporting tools used to monitor and respond quickly to security events.
• Understand how to troubleshoot and debug issues.

Lab Exercises Include:

• Installing the Endpoint Security Management Solution
• Deploying Endpoint Client Packages
• Deploying Endpoint Policy Servers
• Configuring High Availability for Endpoint Security
• Modifying Client Installations
• Working with Deployment Rules
• Working with SandBlast Agent