Check Point NGX Certification

Certification RoadMap

CCSA / CCSE / CCSE Plus  

Certification: CCSA NGX R65

Check Point Certified Security Administrator NGX
Length: 3 days
Prerequisite: Knowledge of TCP/IP and routing fundamentals

With over 24,000 CCSA certified professionals worldwide, 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 R65 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.

More information on specific topics, skills, and competencies covered by CCSA NGX R65 certification is available in the course and exam details.

Exam: Exam #156-215.65
Course: Check Point Security Administration NGX I R65
Products: VPN-1, SmartCenter, SmartConsole, SmartDefense
Competencies: Backup and restore, monitoring tools, object creation, Rule Base construction, VPNs, NAT, VoIP, authentication (including LDAP), user management

Certification: CCSE NGX R65

Check Point Certified Security Expert NGX
Length: 2 days
Prerequisite: CCSA NGX R65

Designed for more experienced security professionals, CCSE NGX R65 certification is one of the most highly recognized and respected vendor-specific security certifications available.

CCSE NGX R65 is an advanced core-security certification built on CCSA NGX R65, confirming in-depth skills and expertise in managing and supporting Check Point products. Proficiencies include configuring and managing VPN-1 as an Internet security solution and VPN, using encryption technologies to implement site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, and configuring content security by enabling Java blocking and antivirus checking.

More information on specific topics, skills, and competencies covered by CCSE NGX R65 certification is available in the course and exam details below.

Exam: Exam #156-315.65
Course: Check Point Security Administration NGX II R65
Products: VPN-1, SmartCenter, SmartConsole, SmartDefense, ClusterXL
Competencies: Installation, upgrade/export, advanced VPNs including dynamic VPN routing, management High Availability, Security Gateway monitoring

Certification: CCSE Plus NGX v1.1

Check Point Certified Security Expert Plus NGX 

Prerequisite: CCSE NGX
 
 

One of our more advanced certifications, CCSE Plus NGX builds on CCSA and CCSE NGX certifications, and validates in-depth technical expertise with Check Point VPN-1 NGX. Professionals with this certification possess all the skills of a CCSE NGX,  and demonstrate extensive knowledge of VPN-1 NGX, network planning, route-based VPN, and troubleshooting procedures.

Exam: Exam #156-215.1
Exam #156-315.1
Exam #156-515
Course: Check Point Security Administration NGX I Rev 1.1
Check Point Security Administration NGX II Rev 1.1
Check Point Security Administration NGX III
Products: VPN-1, SmartCenter, SmartConsole, SmartDefense, ClusterXL™
Competencies: Troubleshooting, network planning, high-availability, implementing complex configurations