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| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) R81.20 |
| Exam Number: | 156-590 |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) R81.20 Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) certification or equivalent knowledge; 1–2 years of experience with Check Point security solutions |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/training-and-certification/certification/certified-threat-prevention-specialist-ctps/ |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Threat Prevention Policy Profiles | 15% | - Create and configure custom profiles - Integrate Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus and IPS settings - Profile application and validation |
| Topic 2: Threat Prevention Foundations | 10% | - Security environment verification and connectivity - Evolution and core concepts of threat prevention |
| Topic 3: Policy Layers and Rules | 10% | - Structure and manage layered policies - Rule configuration with custom profiles |
| Topic 4: Performance and Optimization | 10% | - Null profiles and panic button protocol - Performance analysis and tuning |
| Topic 5: Logs, Analysis and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Analyze logs and traffic patterns - Exceptions, exclusions and penalty box - SmartEvent configuration and monitoring |
| Topic 6: Anti-Virus and Anti-Bot Protections | 20% | - DNS reputation and threat intelligence integration - Malware detection and botnet communication blocking - Enable and configure Anti-Virus and Anti-Bot blades |
| Topic 7: IPS Protections | 20% | - Enable, configure and update IPS protections
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