Certifications From Check Point Software Technologies Ltd

Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals who maintain day-to-day operation of Check Point security solutions and ensure secure access to information across the network. Proficiencies include creating and installing security policies, using logging and reporting features, and managing anti-spoofing, Network Address Translation (NAT), and OPSEC applications.

Check Point Certified Security Principles Associate (CCSPA)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals who have basic knowledge of security issues, risk management, business recovery strategies, the nature of intrusions and attacks and the fundamentals of cryptography. CCSPAs are responsible for implementing and enforcing an organization's security policies, recognizing network security threats, and recommending security solutions to meet business needs.

Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For network and security administrators who have in-depth skills and expertise in managing and supporting Check Point products. Proficiencies include configuring and managing VPN-1/FireWall-1 as an Internet security solution and virtual private network (VPN), using encryption technologies to implement site-to-site and remote access VPNs, and configuring content security by enabling Java blocking and anti-virus checking.

Check Point Accelerated Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For individuals who have the understanding of upgrading and advanced configuration of VPN-1 NGX R65.

Check Point Certified Endpoint Expert (CCEPE)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For individuals who are capable of implementing Check Point Endpoint Security for total security on the endpoint including; firewall, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption, media encryption with port protection, network access control (NAC), program control and VPN.

Check Point Certified Managed Security Expert (CCMSE)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For security professionals managing multiple Check Point VPN-1 implementations using the Provider-1 Internet security solution. This certification validates your expertise in implementing multiple VPN-1 enterprise-security solutions, and deploying Provider-1 in a Network Operations Center environment as a centralized Policy management solution.

Check Point Certified Managed Security Expert Plus (CCMSE Plus)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For security professionals implementing Check Point's VSX security solution, managed by Provider-1 NGX. This certification validates your expertise in deploying VSX as an enterprise security solution. Security Administrators with a CCMSE NGX Plus VSX certification are the premier experts for managed security services based on Check Point solutions.

Check Point Certified Master Architect (CCMA)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For Check Point experts capable of designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting complex end-to-end Check Point security architectures, including perimeter, internal, Web and end-point security solutions. The Check Point Certified Master Architect (CCMA) certification is Check Point's highest level of professional certification.

Check Point Certified Security Expert Plus (CCSE Plus)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For individuals who have in-depth technical expertise with Check Point VPN-1 NGX and FireWall-1. Professionals with this certification demonstrate extensive knowledge of VPN-1 NGX, network planning, route-based VPN, implementing complex configurations of Check Point Internet security solutions and troubleshooting procedures.

Check Point Certified Specialist (CPCS)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For security professionals who want to focus on specific Check Point technologies or products, and achieve recognition as a certified Check Point expert by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and proficiency.

Check Point Endpoint Administrator (CCEPA)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Pending
For individuals who are capable of implementing Check Point Endpoint Security for total security on the endpoint including; firewall, antivirus, anti-spyware, full disk encryption, media encryption with port protection, network access control (NAC), program control and VPN.