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Course: Check Point SmartCenter for Pointsec MI

Length 2 days* (recommended)
Prerequisites Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server Administration, SQL Database Administration, network technology, and the Internet

Take this class if

  • You are a systems administrator, security manager, or network engineer who manages Check Point Endpoint Security deployments and want to upgrade to using SmartCenter for Pointsec MI as your management solution, and earn the Check Point Certified Specialist – MI certification

This course provides you with an overview of the management theory for SmartCenter for Pointsec MI and then takes you through a “compact” demonstration installation of the product. Once installed, the course then guides you through the interface, and provides exercises in adding the necessary secondary framework components for managing Check Point Endpoint Security products. Follow along as the class progresses, and take notes for future reference.

You will learn

  • Identify the Management Philosophy of SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI
  • Compare and Contrast Active Directory OU management structure vs SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI OU management structure
  • Identify the server and client side components of the MI framework
  • Define the virtual and physical architecture of SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI
  • Execute a “compact” installation of SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI
  • Initiate authentication with the Keybox
  • Execute the SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI Management Console MIMC
  • Recognize the elements that make up the MIMC
  • Execute the Directory Scanner GUI
  • Recognize the elements used in the Directory Scanner GUI
  • Identify the mechanisms used by the Directory Scanner in SmartCenter for Pointsec MI
  • Distinguish between a software module and security module
  • Access Software & Security module information in the MIMC
  • Access the Virtual Directory Structure in the MIMC
  • Distinguish between objects in the Virtual Directory Structure and the replicated OUs
  • Execute the Device Agent GUI
  • Distinguish between the functions accessible in the Device Agent GUI
  • Distinguish between the Device Agent and User Collector
  • Recognize the necessity for the User collector
  • Access the User Collector information in the MIMC
  • Configure and Deploy Pointsec PC via SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI

Exercises

  • Installing SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI
  • Installing the SmartCenter for Pointsec - MI Database
  • Configuring SmartCenter for Pointsec -MI User Accounts
  • Installing the Connection Point
  • Installing the Management Console
  • Installing the Directory Scanner
  • Installing the Framework Services
  • Configuring and Deploying The Device
  • Creating the Download Location
  • Configuring the Connection Point
  • Configuring the Download Location
  • Configuring Poll Timers
  • Creating the Device Agent Installation Package
  • Installing the Device Agent Installation Package
  • Configure the Device Agent from the GUI
  • Configuring and Deploying The User Collector 
  • Installing the User Collector
  • Preparing the User Collector Files
  • Configuring User Collector Settings
  • Creating the User Collector Installation Package
  • Installing the User Collector on Devices
  •  Installing the Pointsec PC 6 Module 
  • Creating the Pointsec PC Installation Package
  • Configuring User Accounts and Security Settings 
  • Deploying Pointsec PC to Client Machines
  • Confirming Installation on the Client.

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