156-215.80 · Question #283
Which component functions as the Internal Certificate Authority for R77?
The correct answer is B. Management Server. This question tests knowledge of which Check Point R77 component serves as the Internal Certificate Authority (ICA) responsible for issuing SIC certificates.
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Which component functions as the Internal Certificate Authority for R77?
Options
- ASecurity Gateway
- BManagement Server
- CPolicy Server
- DSmartLSM
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A8% (2)
- B88% (23)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
This question tests knowledge of which Check Point R77 component serves as the Internal Certificate Authority (ICA) responsible for issuing SIC certificates.
The Security Gateway is a consumer of certificates issued by the ICA, not the authority that issues them.
In Check Point R77, the Management Server (SmartCenter Server) hosts the Internal Certificate Authority. The ICA automatically issues certificates to Security Gateways and other Check Point components to establish Secure Internal Communication (SIC), enabling encrypted and authenticated communication across the management infrastructure.
The Policy Server manages Desktop Security policies for Check Point Endpoint clients and has no certificate authority role.
SmartLSM is a Large Scale Management tool used to manage many Security Gateways and does not function as a certificate authority.
Concept tested: Check Point Internal Certificate Authority location in R77
Source: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R77/CP_R77_SecurityManagement_AdminGuide/html_frameset.htm
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