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156-582 Exam Topics and Domains
156-582 is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with fw ctl debug, fw monitor, SmartConsole, SmartEvent, and more.
Introduction to Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Resources and Tools
- Identify basic resources available to troubleshoot Check Point Security Gateways
- Discuss how to use the OSI model for problem isolation
Fundamentals of Traffic Monitoring
Traffic Flow Analysis
- Investigate and troubleshoot potential traffic flow issues
- Monitor network activity and performance
Log Collection Troubleshooting
Gateway Logging Issues
- Investigate and troubleshoot log collection issues
- Resolve gateway logging problems
SmartConsole Troubleshooting
SmartConsole Connection Issues
- Investigate and troubleshoot SmartConsole issues
- Resolve GUI client connectivity problems
Application Control & URL Filtering Troubleshooting
Application Control Issues
- Investigate and troubleshoot Application Control issues
- Resolve URL Filtering problems
NAT Troubleshooting
NAT Translation Issues
- Investigate and troubleshoot NAT issues
- Debug NAT translations
Basic Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting
VPN Connection Issues
- Investigate and troubleshoot basic Site-to-Site VPN issues
- Debug VPN negotiations and routing
Autonomous Threat Prevention Troubleshooting
Threat Prevention Issues
- Investigate and troubleshoot Autonomous Threat Prevention issues
- Resolve threat prevention false positives
License and Contract Troubleshooting
License Management
- Investigate and troubleshoot license issues
- Manage service contracts
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 156-582 earns the Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator certification. It sits in the Security Operations and Troubleshooting track.
- 156-560 - Check Point Certified Cloud SpecialistCloud security specialization
- 156-541 - Check Point Certified Multi-Domain Security Management SpecialistMulti-domain management skills
- 156-551 - Check Point Certified VSX SpecialistVirtual system expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-09-01
- Announcement date: 2022-08-15
- Quantum Security Gateways R82 Future CCTA versions likely to include R82 content • Release date: 2024-11-01
- SmartConsole R81.20 Current exam version, full coverage in CCTA • Release date: 2022-03-01
- CloudGuard Latest Cloud troubleshooting becoming more important • Release date: 2024-ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Administrators and Network Administrators.
- Advanced knowledge of Check Point Security Products
- Solid understanding of UNIX and/or Windows operating systems
- Proficiency in TCP/IP networking
- Hands-on experience with Check Point Security Gateways