Pass the Checkpoint CCSA R81 156-215.81 Questions and answers with CertsForce

The difference between SSL VPN and IPSec VPN is that IPSec VPN requires installation of a resident VPN client and SSL VPN requires only an installed browser5 . IPSec VPN uses a pre-shared key or certificates to authenticate the endpoints and encrypts the data at the network layer. SSL VPN uses SSL/TLS protocols to authenticate the endpoints and encrypts the data at the application layer. References: Check Point Remote Access VPN Administration Guide R81, [Free Check Point CCSA Sample Questions and Study Guide]

 The Check Point Upgrade Service Engine (CPUSE) is a tool that automates the process of upgrading and installing Check Point products on Gaia OS1. It can also be used to update the Gaia OS itself2. The other options are not valid tools for this purpose. References: Check Point Upgrade Service Engine (CPUSE) - Gaia Deployment Agent, Check Point R81 Gaia Installation and Upgrade Guide

Check Point provides an Automatic Licensing and Verification tool that ensures licenses are properly validated. This tool:

Automatically checks current licenses against Check Point's online license repository.

Activates newly added licenses.

Ensures compliance with active contracts.

Option B (incorrect): "Verification licensing" is not an official Check Point feature.

Option C (incorrect): "Verification tool" is too generic and does not refer to Check Point’s licensing system.

Option D (incorrect): "Automatic licensing" does not fully describe the verification and activation process.

Thus, the correct answer is A. Automatic Licensing and Verification tool.

The command that is used to monitor cluster members is cphaprob state. This command shows the state of each cluster member (Active, Standby, Down, etc.) and the reason for the state (OK, HA Failure, CCP Failure, etc.). It also shows the state synchronization status (Synchronized or Not Synchronized) and the uptime of each cluster member. The other options are incorrect. Option B is a command to show the status of cluster services, not cluster members. Option C is not a valid command by itself, as it requires an argument such as state, status, list, etc. Option D is not a valid command at all. References: [cphaprob]

The function that can NOT be performed in the Unified SmartConsole Gateways and Servers tab is Open SSH. SSH is a secure shell protocol that allows remote access to a device via command line interface. The Unified SmartConsole does not provide an option to open SSH from the Gateways and Servers tab, as it is not a graphical user interface. The other functions can be performed in the Unified SmartConsole Gateways and Servers tab, such as upgrading the software version, opening WebUI, or opening service request with Check Point Technical Support.

References: [SSH (Secure Shell)], [QUANTUM SECURITY MANAGEMENT R81]

Certificate is the most secure means of authentication among the given options2. A certificate is a digital document that contains information about the identity of a user or a device, and is signed by a trusted authority. A certificate can be used to prove the identity of a user or a device without revealing any sensitive information, such as passwords or tokens. Password, token, and pre-shared secret are less secure means of authentication because they can be easily compromised, stolen, or guessed by attackers. References: Secure User Authentication Methods - freeCodeCamp.org, What is the Most Secure Authentication Method for Your Organization …

The TCP/IP model is made up of four layers: Application, Transport, Internet, and Network Interface1, p. 10. The TCP/IP model is a simplified version of the OSI model, which has seven layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, and Physical. References: Check Point CCSA - R81: Practice Test & Explanation, [TCP/IP Model Explained]

A correlation unit (CU) is a component of SmartEvent that analyzes log entries on log servers and identifies events based on predefined or custom rules1. A CU receives logs from one or more log servers and forwards them to the SmartEvent server, where they are stored in the events database

The Security Management Server does not display policies and logs on the administrator’s workstation. That is the function of the SmartConsole, which is a separate component that connects to the Security Management Server. References: Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81.20 Course Overview, page 4.

You should generate new licenses when the existing license expires, the license is upgraded, or the IP address associated with the license changes. These situations invalidate the current license and require a new one to be obtained from the Check Point User Center and installed on the Security Management Server or Security Gateway. Installing contract files or upgrading devices do not affect the validity of the license12 References: Check Point R81, Managing and Installing license via SmartUpdate