156-315.81 Exam Dumps - Checkpoint CCSE R81 Questions and Answers

The proxy ARP configuration is stored under the following file:

D. $FWDIR/conf/local.arp on the gateway

This file, local.arp, contains the proxy ARP configuration for the Security Gateway. It is used to configure ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) settings for network communication.

References: Check Point Certified Security Expert R81 Study Guide, Check Point documentation on proxy ARP.

 The Threat Prevention profile in Check Point R81.20 SmartConsole application allows you to enforce the following software blades: IPS, Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus, Threat Emulation, and Threat Extraction. These software blades provide comprehensive protection against various types of threats, such as network attacks, malware, ransomware, phishing, and zero-day exploits. You can configure the profile settings for each software blade, such as the action to take, the protection scope, and the exceptions. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, Threat Prevention Administration Guide

The command cphaprob all show stat is not related to redundancy and functions. This command does not exist in ClusterXL or VRRP. The other commands are valid commands for checking the status of cluster members, interfaces, and synchronization. ClusterXL and VRRP are both high availability solutions that provide redundancy and load balancing for Check Point gateways. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, ClusterXL Administration Guide, VRRP Administration Guide

The verified answer is D. Time.

An Access Role object is a logical representation of a set of users, machines, or networks that can be used in the security policy1. An Access Role object can include the following components1:

• Networks: IP addresses or network objects that define the source or destination of the traffic.
• Machines: Specific hosts or machine groups that are identified by their MAC addresses or certificates.
• Users: Specific users or user groups that are authenticated by one or more identity sources, such as Active Directory, LDAP, or Identity Awareness.

Time is not a component of an Access Role object, and it cannot be configured in it. Time is a separate object type that can be used to define the validity period of a rule or a policy2.

References:

• LDAP group vs Access role objects - Check Point CheckMates3
• THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESS ROLES - Check Point Software1
• Time Objects - Check Point Software2

The cvpnd_restart command is used to restart the daemon after making modifications to the $CVPNDIR/conf/cvpnd.C file. The cvpnd daemon is responsible for managing the communication between the Check Point components and the Content Vectoring Protocol (CVP) server. The CVP server is an external server that provides content inspection and filtering services for Check Point gateways. The $CVPNDIR/conf/cvpnd.C file contains the configuration settings for the cvpnd daemon, such as the CVP server IP address, port number, timeout value, and debug level. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, Content Inspection Using ICAP, cvpnd daemon debug file

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) operates over different ports, with each serving a specific purpose. Port 389 is the default port for unsecured LDAP connections or LDAP with StartTLS, which upgrades the connection to use TLS (Transport Layer Security) for encryption. On the other hand, port 636 is used for LDAP over SSL/TLS, often referred to as LDAPS (LDAP Secure), where communication is encrypted from the start of the connection1.

References:

• LDAP Ports Explained: Configuring Standard, StartTLS, and LDAPS Connections
• Red Hat Directory Server documentation on changing LDAP and LDAPS port numbers
• Oracle documentation on Directory Server and Directory Proxy Server LDAP and LDAPS Port Numbers
• ServerFault discussion on LDAP server authentication ports

The secure application for Mail/Calendar for mobile devices in Check Point is called "Capsule Workspace." Capsule Workspace provides secure access to email and calendar data on mobile devices while maintaining security policies and controls.

References: Check Point Certified Security Expert R81 documentation and learning resources.

Hybrid Emulation Mode is a mode of operation that allows load sharing of emulation between an on premise appliance and the cloud. Emulation is a process that analyzes files for malicious behavior by running them in a virtual sandbox. Hybrid Emulation Mode enables you to optimize the performance and scalability of your Threat Emulation solution by distributing the emulation workload between your local SandBlast appliance and the Check Point cloud service. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, Threat Emulation Administration Guide

 The SmartEvent Correlation Unit is responsible for analyzing the log entries and identifying events from them. It runs on the Log Server machine or on a dedicated machine1. To check the status of the SmartEvent Correlation Unit, you can use the command cpstat cpsead on the machine where it is installed. This command will show you information such as the number of logs processed, the number of events generated, the CPU and memory usage, and the status of the connection to the SmartEvent Server23.

References: SmartEvent Administration Guide R76, SmartEvent Administration Guide R75, SmartEvent Performance Tuning Guide

CoreXL is a performance-enhancing technology that enables the processing CPU cores to concurrently perform multiple tasks on Security Gateways with multiple CPU cores. CoreXL replicates the Firewall kernel multiple times, creating multiple Firewall instances that run on different CPU cores. These Firewall instances handle traffic concurrently, and each Firewall instance is a complete and independent Firewall inspection kernel. To show the current connections distributed by CoreXL FW instances, you can use the command fw ctl multik stat on the Security Gateway. This command will display information such as the number of connections, packets, bytes, drops, and errors handled by each CoreXL FW instance, as well as the CPU utilization and affinity of each instance. The other options are not correct because:

• B. fw ctl affinity -l: This command will show the CPU affinity of all processes and IRQs on the Security Gateway. It will not show the current connections distributed by CoreXL FW instances.
• C. fw ctl instances -v: This command will show the details of all CoreXL FW instances on the Security Gateway, such as their ID, type, state, priority, and interfaces. It will not show the current connections distributed by CoreXL FW instances.
• D. fw ctl iflist: This command will show the list of all interfaces on the Security Gateway, along with their names

References: Part 3 - SecureXL, What is CoreXL & SecureXL, SecureXL Fast Accelerator (fw fast_accel) for R80.20 and above

The correct steps to configure the HTTPS Inspection Policy in Check Point R81 are as follows1:

• Go to Manage&Settings > Blades > HTTPS Inspection > Configure in SmartDashboard.
• Enable HTTPS Inspection and select the Policy tab.
• Create a new HTTPS Inspection Layer or edit an existing one.
• Define the rules for inspecting HTTPS traffic based on the source, destination, service, and action.
• Install the policy on the relevant gateways.

The other options are incorrect because they either use wrong blade names, wrong menu options, or wrong configuration steps. References: 1: LAB:25 How to Configure HTTPS Inspection in Check Point Firewall R81(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCvV7-R9ZgU)

The correct command to store the GAIA configuration in a file is save configuration 1. This will create a file with the current system level configuration in the home directory of the current user1. The other commands are incorrect because they either do not exist or do not save the configuration to a file. References: 1: Backing up Gaia system level configuration(https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails= &solutionid=sk102234)

ClusterXL is a clustering technology that provides high availability and load sharing for Security Gateways. ClusterXL uses a proprietary protocol called Check Point Cluster Protocol (CCP) to communicate between cluster members. CCP has two main functions: Health Check and State Synchronization. Health Check is the mechanism that monitors the status and availability of each cluster member and determines which member is the active one. State Synchronization is the mechanism that synchronizes the connection and NAT tables between cluster members to ensure a smooth failover in case of a member failure. CCP uses UDP port 8116 for both Health Check and State Synchronization messages. The other options are not correct because:

• A. CCP and 18190: This option is incorrect because CCP does not use port 18190. Port 18190 is used by Secure Internal Communication (SIC) between Security Gateways and Management Servers.
• B. CCP and 257: This option is incorrect because CCP does not use port 257. Port 257 is used by Check Point Security Management Protocol (CPM) for communication between SmartConsole and Management Servers.
• D. CPC and 8116: This option is incorrect because there is no such protocol as CPC in ClusterXL.

References: ClusterXL R81.20 Administration Guide, ClusterXL Administration Guide R80.40, sk25977 - Ports used by Check Point software

The purpose of a SmartEvent Correlation Unit is to evaluate logs from the log server component to identify patterns/threats and convert them to events. The SmartEvent Correlation Unit is a software module that runs on the SmartEvent server or on a dedicated server. It applies correlation rules and logic to the logs received from various sources, such as security gateways, endpoints, or third-party devices. It then generates events that represent security incidents or trends that require attention or action. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, SmartEvent Administration Guide

At least 20GB is the recommended size of the root partition when installing a dedicated R81 SmartEvent server. The root partition is the primary partition that contains the operating system files and other essential files for booting and running the system. The SmartEvent server requires at least 20GB of free space on the root partition to install and operate properly. If the root partition size is less than 20GB, you may encounter errors or performance issues with SmartEvent. References: Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, SmartEvent Administration Guide