156-215.80 · Question #303
Which of these statements describes the Check Point ThreatCloud?
The correct answer is D. A worldwide collaborative security network. Check Point ThreatCloud is a worldwide collaborative security network that aggregates and shares real-time threat intelligence across millions of connected sensors and gateways.
Question
Which of these statements describes the Check Point ThreatCloud?
Options
- ABlocks or limits usage of web applications
- BPrevents or controls access to web sites based on category
- CPrevents Cloud vulnerability exploits
- DA worldwide collaborative security network
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (3)
- D91% (52)
Why each option
Check Point ThreatCloud is a worldwide collaborative security network that aggregates and shares real-time threat intelligence across millions of connected sensors and gateways.
Blocking or limiting web application usage describes the Application Control software blade, not ThreatCloud, which is a threat intelligence network rather than an enforcement mechanism.
Controlling website access based on category describes the URL Filtering blade, which consumes ThreatCloud data but is a distinct enforcement feature and not ThreatCloud itself.
Preventing cloud vulnerability exploits is not the definition of ThreatCloud - ThreatCloud is a collaborative threat intelligence platform, not a cloud-workload vulnerability protection system.
ThreatCloud is Check Point's global threat intelligence sharing infrastructure that collects data from hundreds of millions of sensors, endpoints, and gateways worldwide, providing real-time indicators such as malware signatures, IP reputations, and zero-day threat data to all connected Check Point devices.
Concept tested: Check Point ThreatCloud global threat intelligence network
Source: https://www.checkpoint.com/infinity/threatcloud/
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