Check Point Certified Security Administrator CCSA Virtual Classroom Live January 21, 2026

Course Overview

• Module 1: Introduction to Quantum Security

• Identify the primary components of the Check Point Three-Tier Architecture and explain how they work together.

• Lab Tasks:

• Explore Gaia on Security Management Server
• Explore Gaia on Dedicated Log Server
• Explore Gaia on Security Gateway Cluster Members
• Connect to SmartConsole
• Navigate GATEWAYS & SERVERS Vies
• Navigate SECURITY POLICIES Views
• Navigate LOGS & EVENTS Views
• Navigate MANAGE & SETTINGS Views

• Module 2: Administrator Account Management

• Explain the purpose of SmartConsole administrator accounts
• Identify features for collaboration: session management, concurrent administration, policy installation

• Lab Tasks:

• Create new administrators and assign profiles
• Test administrator profile assignments
• Manage concurrent sessions
• Take over another session and verify status

• Module 3: Object Management

• Explain the purpose of SmartConsole objects
• Provide examples of physical and logical objects

• Lab Tasks:

• View and modify GATEWAYS & SERVERS objects
• View and modify network objects
• View and modify service objects

• Module 4: Security Policy Management

• Explain the purpose of Security Policies
• Identify the essential elements of a Security Policy.
• Identify features and capabilities that enhance the configuration and management of the Security Policy.

• Lab Tasks:

• Verify and modify the Security Policy.
• Install the standard Security Policy.
• Test the Security Policy.

• Module 5: Policy Layers

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Check Point policy layer concept.
• Explain how layers affect traffic inspection.

• Lab Tasks:

• Add an Ordered Layer
• Configure and deploy Ordered Layer rules
• Test Ordered Layer policy
• Create Inline DMZ Layer
• Test Inline DMZ Layer

• Module 6: Security Operations Monitoring

• Explain the purpose of security operations monitoring
• Tune log server configuration
• Use predefined and custom queries to filter the logging results.
• Monitor the state of Check Point systems.

• Lab Tasks:

• Configure log management
• Enhance rulebase view, rules, and logging
• Review logs and search for data
• Configure Monitoring Blade
• Monitor status of the systems

• Module 7: Identity Awareness

• Explain the purpose of the Identity Awareness solution
• Identify the essential elements of Identity Awareness.

• Lab Tasks:

• Adjust security policy for Identity Awareness
• Configure Identity Collector
• Define the user access role
• Test Identity Awareness

• Module 8: HTTPS Inspection

• Explain the purpose of HTTPS Inspection solution
• Identify the essential elements of HTTPS Inspection

• Lab Tasks:

• Enable HTTPS Inspection
• Adjust access control rules
• Deploy Security Gateway certificate
• Test and analyze policy with HTTPS Inspection

• Module 9: Application Control and URL Filtering

• Explain the purpose of the Application Control and URL Filtering solutions
• Identify the essential elements of Application Control and URL Filtering

• Lab Tasks:

• Adjust the Access Control Policy
• Create and adjust Application Control and URL
• Test and adjust the Application Control and URL Filtering Rules

• Module 10: Threat Prevention Fundamentals

• Explain the purpose of the Threat Prevention solution
• Identify the essential elements of Autonomous Threat Prevention

• Lab Tasks:

• Enable Autonomous Threat Prevention
• Test Autonomous Threat Prevention