Check Point CCSA R80 (156-215.80) Online Training

Note: The exam associated with this course was retired. However, this course still retains value as a training resource.

Taught by

Keith Barker

UPDATED: May 2, 2018

Intermediate

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This Check Point CCSA R80 (156-215.80) training covers how to defend against network threats, assess current security policies, and monitor network activities. Security professionals who are Check Point-certified are relatively scarce, and those who can defend against network threats, assess current security policies, and monitor network activities are highly valued.

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What you'll learn

Initial installation and configuration: security manager, default user accounts, gateways, SmartConsole, backward compatibility, static and default routes
Security policies: introduction, second gateway, zone-based policies, section titles and inline layers, policy installation, policy packages, troubleshooting
Network address translation (NAT): overview, source, destination, manual vs auto
Advanced firewall features: gateway high availability, Check Point, application control, HTTPS inspection, identity, threat prevention
VPNs: overview, IPsec, tunnel utility, SmartView, SmartEvent
Command line interface: interface configuration, policy management, processes and daemons, web and CLI backups

FAQs

What will you learn in this Check Point Certified Security Administrator training?

This Check Point Certified Security Administrator training covers the technical knowledge and practical know-how necessary to work with Check Point security technologies at a basic level. The CCSA is an entry-level certification designed to cover routine administration knowledge, and this course makes sure you get experience with it all.

Who should take this Check Point Certified Security Administrator course?

Any administrator benefits from learning the concepts and skills of configuring and managing Check Point security gateways and their management software blades. But it's security administrators – or IT students who want to become cybersecurity professionals – who anticipate working with Check Point security appliances that should definitely plan to take it.

Is this training in CCSA R80 associated with any certifications?

Yes, this Check Point Certified Security Administrator course is modeled off the CCSA R80 exam, 156-215.80. Check Point has announced that they'll be retiring that version of the exam in August 2022, but this training remains extremely valuable for anyone who needs to manage and administer Check Point security tech.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in administering Check Point?

If you take this Check Point Certified Security Administrator course before the CCSA R80 exam 156-215.80 is retired, you should aim to take it. But if that exam is retired, you can still use this course to prepare for newer versions of the exam, with minimal transition prep.

Why should you take this Check Point Certified Security Administrator training?

This Check Point security administration covers the initial installation and configuration of Check Point security hardware. It includes configuring security policies, NAT, firewall features and VPNs. If technical knowledge like that with opportunities to practice administration skills could improve your job or job prospects, you should take this course.

Who is this for?

This CCSA R80 training is considered associate-level Check Point training, which means it was designed for network administrators. This 156-215.80 course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with infrastructure and experienced network administrators looking to validate their Check Point skills.

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Download the free Check Point CCSA R80 (156-215.80) Online Training study plan to complete this course in about 8 hours.

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