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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Checkpoint
Exam Format
90 min
75
not published
Infinity Specialist Accreditation
Registration
200-350
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Infinity Specialist Accreditations count toward CCSM / CCSM Elite and extend valid Core certifications by 1 year (per sk163417)
156-583 Exam Topics and Domains
156-583 is organized into 10 weighted domains. Expect to work with fw monitor, cpm, cppcap, fwd, and more.
1
Introduction to Troubleshooting
10%
Troubleshooting methodology and resources
Troubleshooting methodology principlesDiagnostic tools and system data collection
- Identify the principles of troubleshooting methodology.
- Understand how to use the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model for cause isolation.
- Identify resources available to troubleshoot Check Point Security Gateways and Security Management Servers that run on the Gaia operating system.
2
Traffic Monitoring Fundamentals
10%
Logs, monitoring, and traffic flow troubleshooting
Using logs and monitoring in troubleshooting
- Describe the functions of packet captures.
- Describe how logs and monitoring are used when troubleshooting.
- Investigate and troubleshoot potential traffic flow issues.
- Monitor network activity and performance.
3
Packet Capture Fundamentals
10%
Packet capture tools and limitations
Capture tools: fw monitor, tcpdump, cppcap
- Understand the impact of packet captures and packet capture limitations.
- Understand the use and limitations of four tools that can be used when capturing packets.
- Investigate and troubleshoot potential traffic flow issues using packet captures.
- Monitor network activity and performance using packet captures.
4
Packet Capture Analysis Using CLI
10%
CLI capture output analysis
Output formats and flags
- Identify command line output formats for tcpdump, cppcap, fw monitor -e, and fw monitor -F.
- Identify cppcap flags and their impact on output verbosity.
- Understand how CPMonitor can be used during packet capture analysis.
- Analyze packet captures in CLI.
5
Packet Capture Analysis Using Wireshark
10%
Wireshark analysis of Check Point captures
Wireshark configuration and capture analysis
- Understand Wireshark coloring rules and the modifications you can make.
- Identify file saving methodology for captures being analyzed in Wireshark.
- Analyze packet captures in Wireshark.
6
Check Point Processes Troubleshooting
10%
User space and kernel space processes
Process architecture and process issues
- Demonstrate an understanding of user space, kernel space, and Check Point User Space Firewall processes.
- Investigate and troubleshoot process issues.
7
SmartConsole Troubleshooting
10%
SmartConsole connectivity and login issues
SmartConsole issue investigation
Investigate and troubleshoot issues with Check Point SmartConsole.
8
Log Collection Troubleshooting
10%
Log collection and communication issues
Gateway-to-management log connectivity
Troubleshoot log collection issues and interrupted communications.
9
Identity Awareness Troubleshooting
10%
Identity Awareness diagnostics
Identity Awareness commands and tools
Identify and use the appropriate troubleshooting commands/tools to resolve advanced Identity Awareness issues.
10
Application Control and URL Filtering Troubleshooting
10%
Application Control and URL Filtering diagnostics
APPI/URLF issue investigation
Investigate and troubleshoot Application Control and URL Filtering issues.
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 156-583 earns the Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator (CCTA) certification. It sits in the Troubleshooting track.
Current Level Exams
- 156-521 - Check Point Certified Automation Specialist - R81.20 (CCAS)
- 156-836 - Check Point Certified Maestro Expert - R81 (CCME)
- 156-561 - Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist - R81.20 (CCCS)
- 156-536 - Check Point Certified Harmony Endpoint Specialist - R81.20 (CCES)
- 156-541 - Check Point Certified Multi-Domain Security Management Specialist - R81 (CCMS)
- 156-551 - Check Point Certified Virtual System Extension Specialist - R81 (CCVS)
- 156-590 - Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS)
Next Level Options
- 156-587 - Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert - R81.20 (CCTE)Natural progression in the troubleshooting track; requires a valid or expired CCSE (R80 or above).
- Two Infinity Specialist Accreditations after CCSE
- Two additional Infinity Specialist Accreditations after CCSM
Alternative Paths
156-582 - Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator - R81.20 (CCTA)Predecessor exam code; 156-583 is the R82 update of the CCTA accreditation.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: R82
Updates
Check Point Quantum R82 (Gaia OS) R82 CCTA course and exam updated to R82; troubleshooting content spans Gaia diagnostics (CPInfo/CPView/CPStat), packet capture (fw monitor, tcpdump, cppcap, CPMonitor), USFW processes, SmartConsole, log collection, Identity Awareness, and Application Control/URL Filtering.
Who should take this exam?
A valid or expired CCSA or CCSE (R80 or higher) is required before attempting the CCTA exam
- Check Point Deployment Administrator course (suggested)
- Check Point Certified Security Administrator course (recommended)
- Unix-like and/or Windows OS, Internet Fundamentals, Networking Fundamentals, Networking Security, System Administration, TCP/IP Networking, Text Editors in Unix-like OS