Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS)
Cybersecurity
AUDIENCE
Security professionals who want to customize IPS and Anti-Bot/Anti-Virus Protections for specific security needs and identify ways to optimize Threat Prevention performance.
LEARNING PATH
Training:
· CCSA (required)
· CCSE (recommended)
PREREQUISITES
Base Knowledge:
· Internet Fundamentals
· Networking Fundamentals
· Networking Security
· System Administration
NIST/NICE
Work Role Categories:
· Implementation & Operation
· Protection & Defense
Duration: 2 days / 16 hours
Delivery Method: Classroom-based, Virtual Instructor Led Training
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: History of Threat Prevention
· Lab Tasks:
o Verify the Security Environment
o Verify Connectivity Between Systems
Module 2: IPS Protections
· Lab Tasks:
o Enable and Configure Custom Threat Prevention
o Configure the Inspection Settings
o Update IPS Protections
o Configure General and Specific Protections
o Configure and Test Core Protections
Module 3: Anti-Virus and Anti-Bot Protections
· Lab Tasks:
o Enable Anti-Bot and Anti-Virus
o Configure Anti-Bot and Anti-Virus
Module 4: Threat Prevention Policy Profiles
· Lab Tasks:
o Create Custom Threat Prevention Profiles
o Configure the Custom Profiles
o Configure Anti-Bot and Anti-Virus in the Custom Profiles
Module 5: Threat Prevention Policy Layers
· Lab Tasks:
o Configure Gateway Interface Settings
o Configure Threat Prevention Policy Layers
o Configure Threat Prevention Rules with Custom Profiles
Module 6: Threat Prevention Logs and Traffic Analysis
· Lab Tasks:
o Modify Threat Prevention Logs and Configure SmartEvent Settings
o Test Threat Prevention Protections
o View Threat Prevention Logs and Events
o Use Web SmartConsole to View Logs and Events.
Module 7: Threat Prevention Exceptions and Exclusions
· Lab Tasks:
o Use IPS and Threat Prevention Exceptions
o Create an Inspection Settings Exception
o Create a Core Activations Exception
Module 8: Correlated Threat Prevention Views and Reports
· Lab Tasks:
o Verify SmartEvent Activation
o Generate and Verify Logs for Reporting
o Configure SmartEvent Views and Reports
Module 9: Threat Prevention Updates
· Lab Tasks:
o Verify Recent Updates
o Configure Update Settings
Module 10: Threat Prevention Performance Optimization
· Lab Tasks:
o Analyze Threat Prevention Performance
o Create Penalty Box Exceptions and Null Profiles
o Test the Panic Button Protocol
Module 11: Advanced Threat Prevention Features and Troubleshooting
· Lab Tasks:
o Add a Custom SNORT Rule
o Create and Test a Custom Threat Indicator
o Observe Traffic Drops in Real Time
o Audit Configuration Changes
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