Checkpoint CCSA Chpt 2 Review

Flashcards

1. Check Point Deployment Options

  • Question: What are the two main options for deploying Check Point technology?

  • Answer: Check Point appliances and open servers.

2. Types of Check Point Appliances

  • Question: What is a key feature of Check Point appliances?

  • Answer: They are designed with flexibility, expansion capability, and the ability to handle advanced Check Point Software Blades.

3. Small Business and Branch Office Appliances

  • Question: What special feature do small business and branch office appliances offer?

  • Answer: DSL and Web Management.

4. Data Center Security Systems

  • Question: What is a key feature of Check Point Data Center Security appliances?

  • Answer: They offer unmatched scalability, serviceability, and superior performance.

5. Rugged Appliances

  • Question: What environments are Check Point rugged appliances designed for?

  • Answer: Harsh environments and remote locations, such as those requiring SCADA security.

6. Maestro Core Features

  • Question: What is a core feature of Check Point Maestro?

  • Answer: Security at hyperscale, with on-demand expansion available to Gateways of all sizes.

7. Open Servers

  • Question: What is a key benefit of using open servers for Check Point deployment?

  • Answer: The ability to bring your own hardware, which can increase RAM, CPU, and disk space.

8. Gaia Operating System

  • Question: What are some of the network protocols supported by Gaia?

  • Answer: IPv4 and IPv6.

9. Gaia Command Line Interface (CLI)

  • Question: What are the two main shells in Gaia?

  • Answer: Clish and Expert.

10. Gaia Portal

  • Question: What two modes does the Gaia Portal operate in?

  • Answer: Basic and Advanced.

11. User Roles in Gaia

  • Question: What is the default role for a new user in Gaia?

  • Answer: Read-only privileges.

12. Check Point Update Service Engine (CPUSE)

  • Question: What is one feature of the Check Point Upgrade Service Engine?

  • Answer: It supports fast downloads, fast installation, and short downtime.

13. Gaia Portal Configuration Lock

  • Question: What happens if a user tries to override an existing configuration lock in Gaia Portal?

  • Answer: The user can override the lock but only with read/write access privileges.

Review Questions

  1. What’s the difference between a Distributed and Standalone deployment?

    • Answer: In a standalone deployment, the Security Management Server and Security Gateway are installed on the same device, whereas in a distributed deployment, they are installed on separate devices.

  2. What are the two main hardware options for deploying Check Point technology?

    • Answer: Check Point appliances and open servers.

  3. What is a private package?

    • Answer: A private package is a hotfix located on the Check Point Support Center, available only to limited audiences.