Free Practice Questions for Checkpoint 156-315.81 Exam

 What can cause Vanessa unnecessary problems, if she didn’t check all requirements for migration to R81, is missing an installed R77.20 Add-on on Security Management Server. R77.20 Add-on is a package that adds new features and enhancements to R77 Security Management Server, such as support for new appliances, Gaia OS features, VPN features, etc. One of the requirements for migrating to R81 from R77 Security Management Server is to have R77.20 Add-on installed on the server. If Vanessa did not check this requirement and tried to migrate without R77.20 Add-on, she would encounter errors and failures during the migration process. The other options are either not relevant or not problematic for migration to R81. 

 One of the requirements for Joey’s success in upgrading from R75.40 to R81 version of Security management using Advanced Upgrade with Database Migration method is that the size of the /var/log folder of the target machine must be at least 25% of the size of the /var/log directory on the source machine. Advanced Upgrade with Database Migration method is a procedure that allows administrators to upgrade their Security Management Server to a newer version by migrating their database from an older version to a new machine with a fresh installation of the newer version. One of the steps in this procedure is to copy the /var/log folder from the source machine to the target machine, which contains important log files and configuration files. To ensure that there is enough disk space on the target machine for this operation, it is required that the size of the /var/log folder on the target machine must be at least 25% of the size of the /var/log folder on the source machine. 

 For best practices, the recommended time for automatic unlocking of locked admin accounts is 30 minutes at least. Admin accounts can be locked due to failed login attempts, password expiration, or manual locking by another admin. To prevent unauthorized access or brute force attacks, locked admin accounts should not be unlocked automatically too soon. The recommended minimum time for automatic unlocking is 30 minutes, which can be configured from the SmartConsole under Manage > Permissions and Administrators > Advanced > Unlock locked administrators after. 

The command that shows the status of processes is cpwd_admin list. Cpwd_admin is a command that allows administrators to manage processes that are registered with the Check Point WatchDog (CPWD) daemon. CPWD is a daemon that monitors the health of critical processes on the Security Gateway or Management Server, and restarts them if they fail or stop responding. Cpwd_admin list shows the process name, PID, status, start time, monitor status, and number of restarts for each process registered with CPWD. 

 The TCP/IP model is a four-layer model that describes how data is transmitted over a network. The four layers are: Application, Transport, Internet, and Network Access. The Application layer provides services and protocols for applications to communicate with each other. The Transport layer provides reliable or unreliable data delivery between hosts. The Internet layer provides routing and addressing of packets across networks. The Network Access layer provides physical and logical access to the network media. References: Training & Certification | Check Point Software, Check Point Resource Library

The R81 SmartConsole, SmartEvent GUI client, and SmartView Web Application consolidate billions of logs and show them as prioritized security events. The SmartView Web Application is a web-based interface that allows you to access the SmartEvent Server from any browser. You can use the SmartView Web Application to view and analyze security events, generate reports, and configure SmartEvent settings12.

References: 1: Check Point R81 SmartConsole User Guide - Check Point Software, page 10 2: Check Point R81 SmartEvent Administration Guide - Check Point Software, page 9

 According to the Check Point website, SmartEvent Maps is a feature that was supported in previous versions of SmartEvent, but is not supported in R81. SmartEvent Maps displayed a graphical representation of security events on a world map. The other options are either supported or not valid features in R81. References: SmartEvent Maps

The “fw monitor” tool can be best used to troubleshoot network traffic issues. Fw monitor is a tool that allows administrators to capture packets at different inspection points in the Firewall kernel, and apply filters and flags to analyze the traffic. Fw monitor can help troubleshoot network connectivity problems, packet drops, NAT issues, VPN issues, and more. The other options are either not related or less suitable for fw monitor.

According to the Check Point Resource Library, the minimum amount of RAM needed for a Threat Prevention Appliance is 4 GB. This applies to both physical and virtual appliances. The other options are either incorrect or irrelevant. References: Check Point Resource Library

 Log Consolidator is NOT a SmartEvent component. SmartEvent is a unified security event management solution that provides visibility, analysis, and reporting of security events across multiple Check Point products. SmartEvent consists of three main components: SmartEvent Server, Correlation Unit, and Log Server. SmartEvent Server is responsible for storing and displaying security events in SmartConsole and SmartEventWeb. Correlation Unit is responsible for collecting and correlating logs from various sources and generating security events based on predefined or custom scenarios. Log Server is responsible for receiving and indexing logs from Security Gateways and other Check Point modules. Log Consolidator is not a valid component or blade of SmartEvent.

 UserCheck is a communication tool used to inform a user about a website or application they are trying to access. UserCheck allows administrators to interact with users in real time, informing them of the security policy and the actions they need to take. UserCheck can also enable users to self-remediate incidents or request exceptions from the administrator. References: Training & Certification | Check Point Software, Check Point Resource Library

The software blade package that uses CPU-level and OS-level sandboxing in order to detect and block malware is the Next Generation Threat Emulation. This package is part of the Check Point SandBlast Zero-Day Protection solution, which protects organizations against unknown malware, zero-day threats and targeted attacks, and prevents infections from undiscovered exploits1.

CPU-level and OS-level sandboxing are two techniques that Check Point uses to analyze files and objects for malicious behavior. CPU-level inspection is a unique technology that detects malware at the pre-infection stage by examining the CPU instructions that the file executes. This allows Check Point to identify and block malware that tries to evade detection by using obfuscation, encryption, or polymorphism12.

OS-level sandboxing is a complementary technology that runs files and objects in a virtualized environment and monitors their behavior for malicious indicators. This allows Check Point to detect and block malware that tries to exploit vulnerabilities in the operating system or applications, or that performs malicious actions such as downloading additional payloads, modifying system settings, or communicating with command and control servers12.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. The Next Generation Threat Emulation software blade package uses CPU-level and OS-level sandboxing in order to detect and block malware.

References:

1, Understanding SandBlast - Check Point Software Technologies

2, HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEXT SANDBOXING SOLUTION - Check Point Software

3, CHECK POINT + SERVICENOW

4, Check Point Quantum Edge Datasheet

Gateway API is NOT an example of a Check Point API. Check Point API is a general term that refers to various application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow external applications to interact with Check Point products and services using standard methods such as HTTP(S) requests and JSON objects. There are several types of Check Point APIs, such as Management API, Threat Prevention API, OPSEC SDK, etc. Management API is an API that allows external applications to configure, manage, and monitor Check Point management server using web services. Threat Prevention API is an API that allows external applications to send files or URLs to Check Point Threat Prevention products for scanning and analysis using web services. OPSEC SDK is an API that allows external applications to integrate with Check Point OPSEC products using C/C++ libraries and protocols. Gateway API is not a valid or existing type of Check Point API.

References:

The Software Container is a logical component in the Software Blade Architecture. There are three types of Software Containers: Security Management, Security Gateway, and Endpoint Security. The container enables the server functionality, and defines its purpose – e.g, management or gateway. https://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=11608

According to the Check Point website, you can use the pre_upgrade_verifier tool to verify if your management server is ready to upgrade to R81.20. This tool checks the compatibility of your current configuration and database with the target version, and provides a detailed report of any issues or warnings. The other tools are either used for exporting or importing databases, or not valid tools. References: Upgrade Verification Service