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CheckPoint 156-406 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point Software Technologies |
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified PenTesting Expert-Cloud Security (CCPE-C) |
| Exam Number: | 156-406 |
| Exam Price: | $850 USD |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified PenTesting Associate (CCPA) Check Point Certified PenTesting Expert - AppSec (CCPE-A) Check Point Certified PenTesting Expert - Web Hacking (CCPE-W) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-65 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Scenario-Based, Practical Lab |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 70% / 700 out of 1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point CCPE-C Official Training Check Point Security Expert Community |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Check Point Training Portal |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCPA certification, 2+ years cloud security or penetration testing experience, familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP and offensive security concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://training.checkpoint.com/certification/ccpe-c/ |
CheckPoint 156-406 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Cloud Security Architecture & Fundamentals | 20% | - Shared responsibility model - Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS - Deployment models: Public, Private, Hybrid, Multi-cloud - Cloud security controls and compliance frameworks |
| Topic 2: Containers, Kubernetes & Serverless | 20% | - Container vulnerabilities and misconfigurations - Cloud-native workload protection - Serverless function risks and exploitation - Kubernetes cluster security and privilege escalation |
| Topic 3: IAM & Privilege Escalation | 25% | - Identity and access management in AWS, Azure, GCP - Privilege escalation techniques in cloud environments - Misconfigurations in roles, policies, permissions - Access token abuse and credential exposure |
| Topic 4: Penetration Testing Methodology & Tools | 15% | - Red teaming and cloud attack simulation - Cloud-specific penetration testing process - Vulnerability assessment and remediation strategies - Check Point CloudGuard integration and security controls |
| Topic 5: Cloud Infrastructure & Network Security | 20% | - Exposed storage buckets, databases, and services - Traffic interception and lateral movement - Network architecture flaws and attack vectors - Virtual networks, subnets, security groups, NACLs |
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