Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert (CCTE) R82 (includes 180 days' lab access)

• Security Administrators 

• Security Engineers 

• Security Analysts 

• Security Consultants 

• Security Architects

NIST/NICE Work Role Categories 

• Implementation & Operation 

• Protection & Defense

Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Troubleshooting 

• Identify and use Linux-based and Check Point commands and tools for system monitoring, file editing, and file viewing. 

• Identify risks associated when using Linux-based and Check Point commands and tools for troubleshooting. 

Lab Tasks 

• Simplify the Security Policies 

• Examine the System Resources on the Security Gateways 

• Examine the System Resources on the Security Management Servers 

• Review CPView System Statistics 

• Change the Refresh Rate of CPView 

• Examine Historical CPView Data 

Module 2: Advanced Security Management Server Troubleshooting 

• Identify and use the appropriate troubleshooting and debug commands/tools to resolve advanced Security Management Server and API Server issues. 

Lab Tasks 

• Set the Stage 

• Troubleshoot SmartConsole Issues 

• Determine the Management Condition 

• Restore the Environment 

Module 3: Advanced Troubleshooting with Logs and Events 

• Investigate and troubleshoot traffic or security-related issues using logs and events monitoring tools. 

Lab Tasks 

• Set the Stage 

• Troubleshoot the Log Connection 

• Troubleshoot SmartLog 

• Restore the Environment 

Module 4: Advanced Security Gateway Troubleshooting 

• Identify and use the appropriate troubleshooting and debug commands/tools to resolve advanced Security Gateway issues. 

Lab Tasks 

• Set the Stage 

• Troubleshoot SIC Communication 

• Troubleshoot Security Gateway Processes 

• Restore the Environment 

Module 5: Advanced Firewall Kernel Debugging 

• Demonstrate an understanding of advanced troubleshooting tools and techniques for kernel debugging.

Lab Tasks 

• Set the Stage 

• Determine the Traffic Flow 

• Evaluate Traffic Issues with Basic Kernel Debugs 

• Troubleshoot Traffic Issues with Advanced Kernel Debugs 

• Restore the Environment 

Module 6: Advanced Access Control Troubleshooting 

• Identify and use the appropriate troubleshooting and debug commands/tools to resolve advanced Access Control issues. 

Lab Tasks 

• Set the Stage 

• Increase the Log Detail 

• Repeat the Test 

• Debug the Unified Policy Module 

• Restore the Environment 

Module 7: Advanced NAT Troubleshooting 

• Investigate and troubleshoot NAT (Network Address Translation) issues. 

Lab Tasks 

• Analyze Hide NAT Traffic Using Packet Captures 

• Troubleshoot Static NAT Configuration with SmartConsole 

• Examine Static NAT Traffic Using Packet Captures 

Module 8: Advanced Identity Awareness Troubleshooting 

• Identify and use the appropriate troubleshooting and debug commands/tools to resolve advanced Identity Awareness issues. 

Lab Tasks 

• Set the Stage 

• Verify the Initial Problem 

• Examine the Security Gateway for Configuration Issues 

• Reconfigure Identity Awareness 

• Test the New Rules 

• Complete the Changes 

Module 9: Advanced Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting 

• Identify and use the appropriate troubleshooting and debug commands/tools to resolve advanced Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting issues. 

Lab Tasks 

• Set the Stage 

• Troubleshoot IKE Issues 

• Examine Configuration Issues 

• Restore the Environment

Base Knowledge 

• Unix-like and/or Windows OS 

• Internet Fundamentals 

• Networking Fundamentals 

• Networking Security 

• System Administration 

• TCP/IP Networking 

• Bash Scripting in Unix-like OS 

• Text Editors in Unix-like OS

Recommended Preparation: 

• Check Point Security Expert (CCSE) 

Suggested for Enhanced Learning: 

• Check Point Deployment Administrator (CPDA) 

• Check Point Security Administrator (CCSA)

Prepare for exam #156-588 at www.vue.com/checkpoint

An exam voucher can be purchased at an additional charge – please contact us for further information.

Note: A valid or expired CCSE certification is required to take the CCTE exam.

Full information on Check Point’s Certification Program can be viewed at https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/training/check-point-certification-faq.pdf

Attend two Infinity Specialization courses and pass their exams to automatically become a Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM).

Attend four Infinity Specialization courses and pass their exams to automatically become a Check Point Certified Security Master Elite (CCSM Elite).

Choose from the following Infinity Specialization courses:

• Check Point Certified Endpoint Specialist (CCES)

• Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator (CCTA)

• Check Point Certified Automation Specialist (CCAS)

• Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS)

• Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME)

• Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS)

Please note that Check Point only offer e-kit courseware for training courses. Each delegate will be provided with an official set of e-kit courseware.