CheckPoint 156-583 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator - R82 (CCTA) |
| Exam Number: | 156-583 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based, Simulation |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator R82 Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (OnVUE) or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid or expired CCSA / CCSE certification (R80 or higher) required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/training/certification/ccta/ |
CheckPoint 156-583 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Advanced Troubleshooting Topics | 20% | - VPN connectivity troubleshooting - NAT configuration problems - Cluster and high availability problems - Gaia OS system issues |
| Topic 2: Packet Capture and Analysis | 25% | - Policy and routing issue diagnosis - FW Monitor usage and filters - tcpdump and Check Point PCAP tools - CLI-based traffic analysis - Packet capture fundamentals |
| Topic 3: Core Component Troubleshooting | 20% | - Application Control and URL Filtering issues - Identity Awareness troubleshooting - Security Gateway and Management Server processes - SmartConsole connectivity and operation |
| Topic 4: Introduction to Troubleshooting | 15% | - Available troubleshooting resources - Troubleshooting methodology - OSI model for problem isolation - System analysis tools: CPStat, CPView, CPInfo |
| Topic 5: Traffic Monitoring and Logging | 20% | - Routing and state logging troubleshooting - Traffic monitoring concepts - Log analysis and interpretation - Rule tracing and policy verification |
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