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Which blade detects configuration errors and security posture problems?
The correct answer is B. Compliance Blade. Compliance Blade (B) is purpose-built to continuously monitor Check Point gateways and management servers for configuration errors, policy gaps, and security posture weaknesses - comparing them against best practices and regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.). Why the…
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Which blade detects configuration errors and security posture problems?
Options
- AIdentity Awareness
- BCompliance Blade
- CSmartView Tracker
- DIPS Blade
How the community answered
(44 responses)- B93% (41)
- C5% (2)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Compliance Blade (B) is purpose-built to continuously monitor Check Point gateways and management servers for configuration errors, policy gaps, and security posture weaknesses - comparing them against best practices and regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.).
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A. Identity Awareness - maps network activity to users/machines; it's about who is doing what, not whether the configuration is secure.
- C. SmartView Tracker - is a log and traffic monitoring tool; it shows what happened, not whether your security posture is flawed.
- D. IPS Blade - detects and prevents active exploit attempts (intrusion prevention); it fights threats in motion, not configuration drift.
Memory tip: Think "Compliance = checkup." Just as a compliance audit checks if you're following the rules correctly, the Compliance Blade checks if your security configuration follows the rules - it's your policy doctor, not your traffic cop.
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