Check Point Security Administration I NGX (R65) is a foundation course for Check Point‘s flagship product, VPN-1 (NGX R65). This course provides an understanding of basic concepts and skills necessary to configure VPN-1. During this course, students will configure a Security Policy, and learn about managing and monitoring a secure network.

Take this class if:

• You are a systems administrator, security manager, or network engineer who manages NGX R65 Security Gateway deployments
• Want to earn Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) NGX R65 certification (Exam # 156-215.65).

systems administrator, security manager, or network engineer

You will learn:

• How to use NGX tools to upgrade to VPN-1 NGX, from VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG or VPN-1 NG with Application Intelligence
• How to use NGX tools to install VPN-1 NGX on Windows Server 2003 and SecurePlatform
• How to work with Security Policy rules and NGX objects, using NGX object cloning and Database Revision Control features
• How to use VPN-1 SecuRemote/SecureClient to configure remote access
• How to use monitoring tools to track, monitor, and account for all connections logged by Check Point components
• How to implement LDAP, and integrate it with an NGX SmartCenter Server
• How to allocate bandwidth, given a variety of Check Point QoS configurations
• How to identify the features and limitations of Check Point High Availability solutions

Exercises:

• Upgrading NG with AI R55 to VPN-1 NGX
• Installing VPN-1 NGX in a distributed deployment
• Installing VPN-1 Pro Gateway on SecurePlatform Pro
• Creating objects using object cloning
• Using Database Revision Control
• Configuring remote access in an IKE VPNInstalling VPN-1 SecuRemote
• Using VPN-1 SecuRemote in an IKE VPN
• Implementing Office Mode
  
• Blocking intruder connections
• Setting up a Suspicious Activity Rule in SmartView Monitor
• Checking status in SmartView Monitor
• Configuring LDAP authentication with SmartDirectory
• Configuring a Check Point QoS Policy
• Deploying Management High Availability
• Deploying New Mode High Availability
• Configuring Load Sharing Unicast (Pivot) mode

Basic networking knowledge, knowledge of Windows Server and/or UNIX, and experience with TCP/IP and the Internet

3 days

The course is carried out as a combination of presentation and workshop. The individual modules are initiated by an introductory presentation. They are then extended by a various "live" demonstrations / exercises.
All participating PCs have an Internet connection, SW analyser, port scanner,...

The participants receive comprehensive documentation (original Check Point courseware).

The course fees include this documentation, as well as refreshment during intervals and lunch.

The course can also be carried out as an internal company course.

Please contact us for more information!

www.checkpoint.com/services/education/training/courses/cpsa1_r65.html