Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 FAQ
What is Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 exam?
The Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 certification validates the candidate’s capability to install, configure, and maintain Check Point Security Gateway and Management Software Blade systems on the GAiA operating system.
What are the skills that a Check Point Certified Security Administrator should know?
The skills and knowledge that Check Point Certified Security Administrator should know are:
- Install R80 management and a security gateway in a distributed environment
- Configure objects, rules, and settings to define a security policy
- Work with multiple concurrent administrators and define permission profiles
- Configure a Virtual Private Network and work with Check Point clustering
- Perform periodic administrator tasks as specified in administrator job descriptions
What is the target audience for the CCSA R80?
The Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 is recommended for technical professionals, who want to learn how to support, install, deploy, or administer Check Point, Software Blades.
What is the Exam id for the Check Point Certified Security Administrator?
The Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 has an exam id which is 156-215.80.
How much time will be given to the candidate to complete the Exam CCSA R80?
The candidate will be given 90 minutes to complete the CCSA R80.
What are the learning objectives for the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 exam?
The important domains that the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) exam covers are:
- Introduction to Check Point Technology
- Security Policy Management
- Check Point Security Solutions and Licensing
- Traffic Visibility
- Basic Concepts of VPN
- Managing User Access
- Working with ClusterXL
- Administrator Task ImplementationUnified Gateway
How many questions are there in the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 exam?
There are 90 questions in the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 exam.
What is the format of the Exam CCSA R80?
The questions of the CCSA R80 are available in the form of multiple choice.
How long does a certification last?
Certifications expire after 24 months. Certifications, like security, must be kept current to be truly effective – which is why we strongly encourage you to constantly refresh and keep your certification current.
Where can I take a Check Point certification exam?
Check Point professional certification exams are proctored through Pearson VUE, a third-party testing vendor with over 3.500 locations worldwide. You can register for any Check Point exam and earn your certification by visiting their Website and creating a Web Profile.
Do I have to take classes in order to take the exams?
No, it is possible to take an exam with only your own experience or self-study using the Check Point courseware, but we highly recommend taking a class instead.
Can I skip the CCSA and start with the CCSE or CCSM certification?
No, the prerequisite needs to be satisfied before achieving the higher certification. The CCSA certification is the prerequisite to the CCSE and the CCSE is the prerequisite to the CCSM.
Why is my Check Point Professional ID Number important?
It represents your Pearson VUE personal identification with Check Point Software Technologies and establishes proof of your certification. You are only allowed one Certified Professional ID number.
How do I get my Check Point Professional ID Number?
It is assigned to you when you register with Pearson VUE for the first time to take an exam. It will be in the form of CP00000nnnnn.
When do I use my Check Point Professional ID Number?
Whenever you contact Pearson VUE to register for another exam session, and whenever you contact Check Point regarding any certification issue.
I just passed my exams. When can I expect to receive my certificate?
Check Point provides e-Certificates that you can access from your User Center profile. Once they receive your exam results they will update your User Center account with your new credentials, giving you immediate access to your online benefits like Access to SecureKnowledge and your on-line Certification Profile. The User Center updates will be added within 3 weeks of your exam date, but often it is sooner than that.
How much do the exams cost?
Exams vary in price between the US $150-$350, but exact pricing is available through Pearson VUE. Practice exams are $50.
Can I take the CCSA and CCSE exams on the same day?
Yes, if you pass the CCSA exam, you may take the CCSE exam on that same day.
How can I prepare for the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 exam?
The candidate has to follow some preparatory step which is mentioned in our tutorial i.e. visiting the official, reading and understanding related books and guides, learning objectives, trying their hands-on practice test, etc.
