Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator - R81.20

The Certified Troubleshooting Administrator (CCTA) R81.20 course equips security professionals with the skills to effectively diagnose and resolve issues within the Check Point Security Management architecture and Security Gateways. This comprehensive training focuses on practical troubleshooting techniques to ensure optimal security posture.

Key Topics Covered:

• Monitoring & Analysis: Learn to utilize Linux and Check Point utilities for in-depth system monitoring, reviewing processes, system information, and network activity.
• Log Management: Master troubleshooting log collection processes to quickly identify and resolve security incidents.
• Firewall Chain Modules: Gain a deep understanding of Firewall Chain Modules and how to troubleshoot related issues.
• SmartConsole Management: Learn to effectively manage SmartConsole and troubleshoot policy installation problems.
• Security Policy Troubleshooting: Understand and resolve issues with critical security features including:
  • Identity Awareness
  • Application Control
  • URL Filtering
  • Threat Prevention
  • VPNs
• Network Address Translation (NAT): Troubleshoot Network Address Translation (NAT) configurations and related problems.
• Licensing & Contracts: Understand licensing and contract management and resolve associated issues.
• Cluster Monitoring: Learn to monitor cluster status and troubleshoot cluster-related problems.

Course Objectives & Key Skills:

Upon completion of the CCTA R81.20 course, you will be able to:

• Monitor and Analyze: Effectively use Linux and Check Point utilities to review processes, system information, and network activity for proactive issue detection.
• Troubleshoot Core Components: Diagnose and resolve common issues related to log collection, SmartConsole functionality, and policy installation.
• Manage Security Policies: Gain proficiency in understanding and troubleshooting security policies, including layers and features like Application Control and URL Filtering.
• Resolve Network Issues: Effectively troubleshoot Network Address Translation (NAT) and VPN related problems to maintain network connectivity.
• Identify and Fix Issues with Advanced Features: Address and resolve problems associated with advanced security features such as Identity Awareness, Threat Prevention, and cluster operations.
• Utilize Check Point Tools: Leverage packet capture technologies and debug mechanisms for advanced analysis and root cause identification.
• Manage Licenses: Understand and resolve licensing and contract-related issues to ensure continuous security operations.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for System Administrators, Security Managers, Network Engineers, Support Analysts, and other Technical Professionals responsible for supporting and deploying Check Point products.

Prerequisites:

Participants should have:

• A solid working knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or UNIX operating systems and general network technology concepts.