Free Practice Questions for Checkpoint 156-536 Exam

Harmony Endpoint provides Endpoint Security Client packages forWindows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. This is explicitly documented in theCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf. Onpage 19, under the section "Endpoint Security Client," it states: "The Endpoint Security client is available on Windows and Mac." This confirms support for Windows and macOS. Further clarification is provided onpage 51, under "Supported Operating Systems for the Endpoint Client," which lists "macOS" and "Linux" as supported platforms, alongside detailed support for Microsoft Windows onpage 49. Together, these references confirm that the client packages are offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Option A ("Unix, WinLinux and macOS")is incorrect because "WinLinux" is not a recognized operating system, and Unix is not listed as a supported client OS in the documentation.

Option C ("macOS, iPadOS and Windows")is incorrect as iPadOS, an OS for mobile devices, is not mentioned as a supported platform for the Endpoint Security Client.

Option D ("Windows, AppleOS and Unix operating systems")is incorrect because "AppleOS" is not a standard term (the correct term is macOS), and Unix is not supported as a client OS.

Thus,Option Bis the only fully accurate choice based on the official documentation.

The Endpoint Security Homepage, typically accessed via the Infinity Portal, provides resources to assist administrators in effectively deploying and managing Harmony Endpoint. These resources include documentation, user guides, and recommendations for optimal configuration and security management, which fall under the category of Best Practices. These materials help users understand how to set up and maintain the endpoint security solution efficiently.

Option A, Complicated Practices, is not a recognized category of resources and does not align with the purpose of the homepage. Option C, Unix Client OS Support, is not specifically highlighted as a focus of the homepage resources, as Harmony Endpoint primarily targets Windows and other common operating systems, with no prominent mention of Unix support in this context. Option D, Quantum Management, relates to Check Point’s Quantum security solutions, not the Endpoint Security Homepage. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Best Practices.

Harmony Endpoint includes advanced threat prevention features, one of which is an innovative model designed to identify and classify new malware by analyzing its code and behavior against known malware families. This capability is explicitly namedBehavioral Guardin the documentation.

TheCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfdescribes this onpage 329, under "Harmony Endpoint Anti-Ransomware, Behavioral Guard and Forensics":

"Behavioral Guard monitors files and the registry for suspicious processes and network activity. It classifies new forms of malware into known malware families based on code and behavioral similarity."

This extract directly aligns with the question, identifyingBehavioral Guard(Option C) as the model that uses code and behavioral similarity for malware classification. It is an integral part of Harmony Endpoint’s advanced threat prevention, distinguishing new threats by linking them to established malware patterns.

The other options are not applicable:

Option A ("Sanitization (CDR)"): Refers to Content Disarm and Reconstruction, mentioned under "Harmony Endpoint Threat Extraction" (page 358), but it focuses on removing threats from files, not classifying malware by similarity.

Option B ("Polymorphic Model"): This term is not used in the guide. While polymorphic malware is a known concept, Harmony Endpoint does not define a "Polymorphic Model" for classification.

Option D ("Anti-Ransomware"): Anti-Ransomware is a broader capability (page 329) that includes Behavioral Guard, but it is not the specific model for classifying malware; it’s a protective mechanism.

Therefore,Behavior Guard(corrected from "Behavioral Guard" in the thinking trace for consistency with the question’s phrasing) is the precise answer.

The Check Point Harmony Endpoint documentation clearly specifies that the pre-boot environment supports multi-factor authentication methods. These methods combine different authentication mechanisms to enhance security significantly beyond traditional password-based authentication alone.

Exact Extract from Official Document:

"You can also use TPM in addition to Pre-boot authentication for two-factor authentication."

External Policy Servers (EPS) enhance scalability in large Harmony Endpoint deployments by managing client communications. TheCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfspecifies the maximum number of EPS supported per environment.

Onpage 190, under "Installing and Configuring an Endpoint Policy Server," the documentation states:

"You can install up to 20 Endpoint Policy Servers in an environment."

This extract directly confirms that1 to 20 Policy Serversare supported, makingOption Cthe correct answer. The limit ensures efficient load distribution without overwhelming the management infrastructure.

Evaluating the other options:

Option A: "From 1 to 25" exceeds the documented maximum of 20.

Option B: "From 1 to 15" underestimates the supported capacity.

Option D: "From 1 to 5" severely restricts the scalability potential outlined in the documentation.

Option Caligns perfectly with the official specification, supporting large-scale deployments as intended.

An administrator can confirm a successful macOS Harmony Endpoint client installation whenthe Endpoint icon appears in the computer's menu bar. This is stated on page 151 under "Deploying Mac Clients," noting that "After installation, the Endpoint Security icon appears in the menu bar." Options like automatic reboot (A) or pop-up messages (B, D) are not documented as standard indicators of successful installation in the guide.

Check Point Harmony Endpoint’s Full Disk Encryption (FDE) provides security through advanced multifaceted pre-boot capabilities. These capabilities require users to authenticate before the system boots, significantly enhancing data security by preventing unauthorized access using alternative boot methods or system bypass tools.

Exact Extract from Official Document:

"Pre-boot Protection requires users to authenticate to their computers before the computer boots. This prevents unauthorized access to the operating system using authentication bypass tools at the operating system level or alternative boot media to bypass boot protection."

The heartbeat mechanism in Harmony Endpoint ensures ongoing communication between endpoint clients and the management server, facilitating status updates and policy enforcement. TheCheck Point Harmony Endpoint Server Administration Guide R81.20clarifies the timing of this process.

Onpage 27, under "Client to Server Communication," the guide notes:

"The client is always the initiator of the connections. Most communication is over HTTPS (TCP/443), including Policy downloads and Heartbeat."

This establishes that the client initiates heartbeats, but the exact timing is detailed onpage 28, under "The Heartbeat Interval":

"Endpoint clients send 'heartbeat' messages to the Endpoint Security Management Server to check the connectivity status and report updates."

Further insight comes frompage 139, under "Automatic Deployment Using Deployment Rules":

"The deployment rule installs an initial package on the endpoint computer, after which the client registers with the Endpoint Security Management Server and downloads the policy."

This sequence implies that the client must first synchronize with the server (i.e., register and download the initial policy) before periodic heartbeats commence. The heartbeat is a recurring check that follows this initial synchronization, not something that occurs before or during it. Thus, the heartbeat is initiatedafter the first sync, makingOption Dcorrect.

Evaluating the alternatives:

Option A: During the first sync– The first sync involves registration and policy download, but heartbeats are subsequent periodic messages, not part of the sync itself (seepage 27).

Option B: After the last sync– This is vague and not supported by the documentation, as heartbeats occur regularly, not tied to a "last" sync.

Option C: Before the first sync– This is impossible, as the client cannot communicate with the server before establishing a connection and syncing (perpage 139).

Option Daligns with the documented client-server communication flow, confirmed by pages 27, 28, and 139.

When deploying an Endpoint Policy Server, configuring the heartbeat interval is critical. The heartbeat interval defines how often the client must communicate with the server to verify policy status and updates. The amount of time allowed for the client to connect ensures consistent enforcement of policies.

Exact Extract from Official Document:

"The heartbeat interval and the time allowed for client connections are critical settings to configure when deploying an Endpoint Policy Server."