Training & Certification

Check Point Certified Master Architect (CCMA)
For Security masters capable of designing and implementing a total end-end Check Point security solution

CCMA is our highest level of certification validating technical expertise with all Check Point security products.

Prove you can

• Design secure enterprise security networks
• Install, configure and troubleshoot complex security solutions
• Implement backup and disaster recovery plans

Prerequisites

• Certifications in CCSA, CCSE required. CCMSE recommended

How You Will Benefit

• Create comprehensive security architectures
• Develop maintenance plans for complex security solutions
• Test security effectiveness and implement remediation plans

Integrate upgrades and hotfixes to maintain optimum network function.

Check Point Certified Master Architect (CCMA)
For Security masters capable of designing and implementing a total end-end Check Point security solution

Exam#: 156-100, 156-105 Course: CCSA, CCSE, CCMSE Products: Security Gateways, Security Management

CCMA certification includes passing these exams in this order

• Written exam
• Hands-on lab exam

How to register

Written exam

• The 2-hour written exam is available from Vue test centers
• Contact Check Point for your CCMA test voucher
• Visit Pearson VUE and search exam #156-100
• A passing score of 80% is required and results are immediate

Lab exam

• The 8-hour lab exam is available from Check Point
• Contact Check Point to schedule an appointment for exam#156-105
• Implement a total end-end security solution, save and discuss log files, document your activities
• A proctor will evaluate your progress and send your personal results in 4 weeks.

Check Point Certified Master Architect (CCMA)
Job Functions and Test Objectives

1.1	Design/plan secure enterprise network based on specified corporate vision statements, initiatives, strategies and operational requirements.
1.2	Design a secure enterprise network compliance plan based on documented organizational risk and security requirements.
2.1	Create and implement a comprehensive security architecture update plan, based on a review of existing network architecture.
2.2	Create and implement a disaster recovery plan and supporting infrastructure to restore network security gateways, given corporate operational requirements.
3.1	Design a pilot network security implementation plan based on specific corporate security objectives.
3.2	Test and verify functionality and achievement of stated objectives of a pilot network security implementation.
4.1	Perform installation and configuration of a complex security solution integrating multiple devices and global user populations.
5.1	Design/plan a virtual security infrastructure for a widely dispersed organization with divergent security requirements and implementations.
5.2	Perform initial installation and configuration of a virtual security infrastructure for a widely dispersed organization with divergent security requirements and implementations.
5.3	Given a widely dispersed organization with divergent security requirements and implementations, design and implement a plan that guarantee a secure network communication, and minimizes downtime.
6.1	Develop a maintenance plan for a complex security solution involving the integration of multiple devices, complex VPN and high availability deployments, integrating global remote user and partner populations.
7.1	Create a strategic plan for evaluating security implementation effectiveness through penetration testing.
7.2	Test a specific security implementation’s effectiveness through penetration testing.
7.3	Analyze logs to discover and plan the recovery of specified compromised systems.
8.1	Design/plan for managing system upgrades across a specific complex network integration to maintain optimum network function.
8.2	Analyze and validate results of an implemented upgrade on a specific complex network integration.
9.1	Given a specific internal or client problem, replicate the issues in a test environment.
9.2	Given a specific internal or client problem, troubleshoot and correct the issue.
9.3	Given a specific internal or client need, evaluate and apply the appropriate hot fix and evaluate its effectiveness.
9.4	Diagnose and solve specific routing issues in a network environment.
10.1	Design/plan a strategy for backup and disaster recovery of a specific complex network environment.
10.2	Implement a strategy for backup and disaster recovery of a specific complex network environment.
10.3	Analyze and validate the effectiveness of an implemented strategy for backup and disaster recovery in a specific complex network environment.