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156-215.80 · Question #138

Fill in the blanks: A security Policy is created in _________ , stored in the _________ , and Distributed to the various __________ .

The correct answer is C. SmartConsole, Security Management Server, Security Gateways. A Check Point security policy is created in SmartConsole, stored in the Security Management Server, and pushed to Security Gateways for enforcement.

Security Policy Management

Question

Fill in the blanks: A security Policy is created in _________ , stored in the _________ , and Distributed to the various __________ .

Options

  • ARule base, Security Management Server, Security Gateways
  • BSmartConsole, Security Gateway, Security Management Servers
  • CSmartConsole, Security Management Server, Security Gateways
  • DThe Check Point database, SmartConsole, Security Gateways

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    90% (26)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

A Check Point security policy is created in SmartConsole, stored in the Security Management Server, and pushed to Security Gateways for enforcement.

ARule base, Security Management Server, Security Gateways

A 'Rule base' refers to the collection of rules within a policy, not the application used to create the policy - SmartConsole is the correct creation interface.

BSmartConsole, Security Gateway, Security Management Servers

This option incorrectly positions the Security Gateway as the policy storage location; Security Gateways enforce policy but the Security Management Server is the authoritative storage repository.

CSmartConsole, Security Management Server, Security GatewaysCorrect

SmartConsole is the graphical management interface where administrators define, configure, and install security policies. The Security Management Server acts as the central repository that stores the policy database. Once installation is initiated, the compiled policy is distributed to the Security Gateways, which enforce the rules against live network traffic.

DThe Check Point database, SmartConsole, Security Gateways

The 'Check Point database' is not a user-facing creation interface - SmartConsole is the correct tool for creating policies, making this option incorrect at the first blank.

Concept tested: Check Point security policy architecture and management workflow

Source: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_SecurityManagement_AdminGuide/Content/Topics-SECRM/The-Security-Policy.htm

Topics

#SmartConsole#Security Management Server#Security Gateway#policy distribution

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