Checkpoint 156-315.81 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 20

Threat Extraction is a software blade that always delivers a file to user. Threat Extraction removes or sanitizes the active content from the files and converts them to PDF format, which is safer and more compatible. Threat Extraction can also work together with Threat Emulation to provide both clean and original files to the users. Threat Extraction works on MS Office, PDF, and archive files, but not on executables. Threat Extraction can take up to 3 minutes to complete, depending on the file size and complexity.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course,Threat Extraction Administration Guide

Threat Emulation is a software blade that takes minutes to complete (less than 3 minutes). Threat Emulation analyzes files for malicious behavior by running them in a virtual sandbox. Threat Emulation works on MS Office, PDF, executables, and archive files. Threat Emulation does not always deliver a file, but only if no threats are found or if the user chooses to download the original file after seeing a warning message.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, Threat Emulation 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.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, ClusterXL Administration Guide, VRRP Administration Guide

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.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course,SmartEvent Administration Guide

The main stages of a policy installation are Verification & Compilation, Transfer and Commit. Verification & Compilation is the stage where the Security Management Server checks the validity and consistency of the policy and compiles it into a binary format. Transfer is the stage where the compiled policy is sent to the Security Gateways over a secure channel. Commit is the stage where the Security Gateways activate the new policy and update their connections table accordingly.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course,Policy Installation Process

A best practice before starting to troubleshoot using the fw monitor tool is to disable SecureXL. SecureXL is a performance acceleration solution that optimizes the packet flow through the Security Gateway. However, SecureXL can also bypass some inspection points and cause some packets to be invisible to fw monitor. Therefore, disabling SecureXL can ensure that fw monitor captures all the relevant packets for troubleshooting purposes.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course,fw monitor,SecureXL

SmartEvent does not use matching a log against local exclusions to identify events. Local exclusions are filters that are applied to logs before they are sent to the SmartEvent server. They are used to reduce the amount of logs that are forwarded by the Security Gateways or Log Servers, and to avoid sending irrelevant or sensitive logs. Local exclusions do not affect the event detection process, which is performed by the SmartEvent Correlation Unit on the SmartEvent server.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, SmartEvent Administration Guide, SK120193 - How to configure Local Log Filtering on Security Gateway / Cluster / VSX

The most recommended way to install patches and hotfixes is CPUSE (Check Point Update Service Engine). CPUSE is a tool that automates the process of upgrading and installing software packages on Check Point devices. CPUSE can work in online mode or offline mode. Online mode requires an Internet connection to download the packages from Check Point servers. Offline mode allows you to download the packages manually from another device and transfer them to the target device using a USB drive or SCP.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, CPUSE Administration Guide

Automation and Orchestration differ in that automation relates to codifying tasks, whereas orchestration relates to codifying processes. Automation is the process of converting manual tasks into executable scripts or programs that can be run by machines or software agents. Orchestration is the process of coordinating multiple automated tasks into a coherent workflow that achieves a desired outcome or goal. Orchestration can also involve integrating different systems, tools, and services through web service interactions such as XML and JSON.

Reference:Check Point Security Expert R81 Course, Automation & Orchestration Administration Guide