With over 24,000 CCSA certified professionals worldwide, Check Point Security Administration NGX (CCSA NGX) certification is one of the most highly recognized and respected vendor-specific security certifications available.

The foundation of Check Point certifications, CCSA NGX certification validates a Security Administrator's ability to maintain day-to-day operation of Check Point security solutions and ensure secure access to information across the network. Proficiencies include creating and installing security policies, using logging and reporting features, and managing anti-spoofing, Network Address Translation (NAT), and OPSEC applications.

Exam: Exam #156-215.1

Course: Check Point Security Administration NGX I Rev. 1.1

Products: VPN-1, SmartCenter, SmartConsole, SmartDefense

Competencies: Backup and restore, monitoring tools, object creation, rulebase construction, VPNs, NAT, VOIP, Authentication (including LDAP), User management

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Designed for more experienced security professionals, Check Point Certified Security Expert NGX (CCSE NGX) certification is one of the most highly recognized and respected vendor-specific security certifications available.

CCSE NGX is an advanced Core security certification built on CCSA NGX, confirming in-depth skills and expertise in managing and supporting Check Point products. Proficiencies include configuring and managing VPN-1/FireWall-1 as an Internet security solution and virtual private network (VPN), using encryption technologies to implement site-to-site and remote access VPNs, and configuring content security by enabling Java blocking and anti-virus checking.

Exam: Exam #156-315.1

Course: Check Point Security Administration NGX II Rev 1.1

Products: VPN-1, SmartCenter, SmartConsole, SmartDefense, ClusterXL™

Competencies: Installation, upgrade/export, advanced VPNs including dynamic VPN routing, management HA, firewall monitoring