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CheckPoint 156-215.77 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point Software Technologies |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Security Administrator R77 (CCSA) |
| Exam Number: | 156-215.77 |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE R77) Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM) |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 24 months |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point Official CCSA R77 Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored via OnVUE |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic networking and TCP/IP knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/training/certification/ccsa/ |
CheckPoint 156-215.77 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: User Management and Authentication | 10% | - Identity Awareness basics - User authentication methods - Administrator accounts and permissions |
| Topic 2: Threat Prevention | 12% | - URL and Application Control - IPS, Antivirus, Anti-Bot configuration |
| Topic 3: Virtual Private Networks (VPN) | 15% | - Encryption and authentication protocols - Remote Access VPN setup - Site-to-site VPN configuration |
| Topic 4: Security Policy Management | 20% | - Rule base creation and installation - SmartConsole navigation - Policy layers and rule evaluation - Object management |
| Topic 5: System Maintenance | 8% | - Basic troubleshooting - Upgrades and updates via SmartUpdate - Backup and restore procedures |
| Topic 6: Network Address Translation (NAT) | 12% | - NAT rules and configuration - Automatic and manual NAT - Troubleshooting NAT issues |
| Topic 7: Check Point Technology Overview | 10% | - GAiA operating system - Security Gateway and Management Server roles - Architecture and core components |
| Topic 8: Monitoring and Logging | 13% | - System health and performance monitoring - Traffic monitoring and connection tracking - Log analysis and event inspection |
156-215.77 Exam FAQ — Methods, Measurement, Mastery
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The official CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Administrator outline defines 8 domains. The leading three are User Management and Authentication (10%), Check Point Technology Overview (10%), and Monitoring and Logging (13%). The full list is in the topics section above, and TorrentExam's 390 practice questions cover each one.
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The 156-215.77 exam is a CheckPoint certification exam validating the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Administrator syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE R77), Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM). Candidates in 2026 start with TorrentExam's 390 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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CheckPoint Check Point Certified Security Administrator Sample Questions:
A _______ rule is used to prevent all traffic going to the R77 Security Gateway.
- A. Stealth
- B. Cleanup
- C. IPS
- D. Reject
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
With deployment of SecureClient, you have defined in the policy that you allow traffic only to an encrypted domain. But when your mobile users move outside of your company, they often cannot use SecureClient because they have to register first (i.e. in Hotel or Conference rooms). How do you solve this problem?
- A. Allow traffic outside the encrypted domain
- B. Enable Hot Spot/Hotel Registration
- C. Allow your users to turn off SecureClient
- D. Allow for unencrypted traffic
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
______________ is an R77 component that displays the number of packets accepted, rejected, and dropped on a specific Security Gateway, in real time.
- A. SmartUpdate
- B. SmartView Status
- C. SmartView Monitor
- D. SmartEvent
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Why are certificates preferred over pre-shared keys in an IPsec VPN?
- A. Weak Security: PSK are static and can be brute-forced.
- B. Weak scalability: PSKs need to be set on each and every Gateway.
- C. Weak security: PSKs can only have 112 bit length.
- D. Weak performancE. PSK takes more time to encrypt than Diffie-Hellman.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Can you use Captive Portal with HTTPS?
- A. No, it only works with FTP
- B. Yes
- C. No, it only works with HTTP
- D. No, it only works with FTP and HTTP
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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