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Check Point Jump Start: Network Security (Coursera)

Offered by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd,
Check Point Jump Start: Network Security (Coursera)

In this course brought to you by industry leader Check Point, they will cover cybersecurity threats and elements of Check Point's Security Management architecture. This course will prepare you for the exam, #156-412, at PearsonVUE.

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Syllabus

WEEK 1
Introduction to the Check Point Solution

WEEK 2
Deploying Check Point Security Management
Configuring and deploying a Security Management Server

WEEK 3
Deploying Check Point Security Gateways
Configuring and deploying a Security Gateway (firewall)

WEEK 4
Creating a Security Policy

WEEK 5
Logs and Monitoring
How to access security logs and monitor your Check Point deployment

WEEK 6
Support, Documentation, and Training
Additional resources for learning how to configure, manage, and monitor your Check Point deployment

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