Check Point Security Administration II NGX (R65) provides an understanding of upgrading and advanced configuration of VPN-1 (NGX R65), installing and managing VPN-1 (on both internal and external networks), gaining the maximum security from Security Gateways, and resolving Gateway performance issues.

Length - 2 days

Target Audience:

• Systems administrator, security manager or network engineer implementing VPN-1/FireWall-1 for VPN deployments
• Students wanting to achieve Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) NGX Certification

Prerequisites:

Check Point Security Administration NGX I R65 (CCSA)

Skills Gained:

• How to use NGX tools to upgrade to VPN-1 (NGX R65)
• How to configure VPNs, using IKE encryption and Check Point's simplified VPN setup
• How to use VPN-1 SecuRemote/SecureClient to configure remote access
• How to identify the features and limitations of Check Point High Availability solutions

Key Topics:

• Updating VPN-1 using SmartUpdate
• Two-Gateway IKE encryption configuration (using a shared secret)
• Two-Gateway IKE encryption configuration (using Certificates)
• Configuring remote access in an IKE VPN
• Installing SecuRemote
• Using SecuRemote in an IKE VPN
• Implementing Office Mode
• Using SSL Network Extender for remote-network access
• Deploying New Mode High Availability
• Configuring Load Sharing Unicast (Pivot) mode
• Configuring Load Sharing Multicast Mode