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CheckPoint 156-590 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) |
| Exam Number: | 156-590 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CCSE (Check Point Certified Security Expert) CCSA (Check Point Certified Security Administrator) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCSA (156-215.80) certification and working knowledge of Check Point Security Gateway and SmartConsole |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/services/education/certification-exam-156-590.html |
CheckPoint 156-590 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Threat Extraction | 10% | - Threat Extraction policy configuration - Threat Extraction (Sanboxing) concepts - PDF, Office document, and archive sanitization |
| Anti-Bot and Anti-Virus | 15% | - Anti-Virus scanning methods (streamed vs. traditional) - Bot and malware signature updates - Bot detection mechanisms - Configuring Anti-Bot and Anti-Virus policies |
| Threat Prevention Dashboard and Monitoring | 10% | - Threat Prevention logs and reporting - Troubleshooting Threat Prevention issues - Using SmartConsole for monitoring - Threat Prevention statistics and trends |
| Threat Prevention Overview and Architecture | 10% | - Security Gateway integration with Threat Prevention - Threat Prevention architecture and components - Check Point Threat Prevention solution overview |
| IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) | 20% | - IPS exceptions and whitelisting - IPS architecture and deployment modes - IPS logging and alerts - IPS policy configuration and tuning - IPS signatures and protections |
| Threat Emulation (SandBlast) | 15% | - Threat Emulation policy configuration - Zero-day threat protection - File emulation process and verdicts - Threat Emulation architecture and deployment |
| Threat Prevention Policy | 20% | - Threat Prevention action settings - Applying Threat Prevention policy layers - Creating and configuring Threat Prevention profiles - Profile-based vs. rule-based configurations |
Common Questions About the CheckPoint 156-590 Exam
What is the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) certification exam?
The 156-590 exam, officially known as CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS), is the CheckPoint test that leads to the CTPS certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CCSA (Check Point Certified Security Administrator), CCSE (Check Point Certified Security Expert).
The 156-590 exam contains 100 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 156-590 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Recommended: CCSA (156-215.80) certification and working knowledge of Check Point Security Gateway and SmartConsole
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.checkpoint.com/services/education/certification-exam-156-590.html.
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The official CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) outline is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Threat Prevention Policy — 20% of the exam
- IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) — 20% of the exam
- Threat Prevention Dashboard and Monitoring — 10% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) Sample Questions:
Question 1
What are examples of evidence of compromises from inside network in conjunction with Bot-infected systems?
A. Trying to access a web server via HTTP instead of HTTPS.
B. Trying to access web resources using explicit proxy servers instead of transparent ones.
C. Repetitive access to the same specific Intranet web servers within business hours.
D. Users surfing the website directly by IP address or using domains registered within the last 30 days.
Question 2
What does ThreatCloud DGA Protection defend against?
A. Infected files
B. Infected URLs
C. Known malicious IPs
D. Newly created domains
Question 3
What happens to traffic that matches the Access Control Policy but not the Threat Prevention Policy?
A. It is dropped and logged.
B. It is accepted and logged.
C. The traffic is not dropped. It is simply not inspected by the Threat Prevention Engine.
D. It is accepted.
Question 4
Which is NOT an available setting under Custom Policy Tools?
A. Malicious Activity Detection
B. UserCheck
C. Indicators
D. IPS Protections
Question 5
How are SNORT rules constructed?
A. The rule is contained on a single line. There are two logical sections: Rule Header and Rule Options.
B. The rule is contained on one line. There are two logical sections: Rule Header and Rule Payload.
C. The rule is contained on two lines. There are two logical sections: Rule Header and Rule Options.
D. The rule is contained on two lines. There are two logical sections: Rule Header and Rule Payload.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: A |
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