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Check Point Certified Security Administrator R82 (CCSA)

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CCSA Check Point Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Learn Gaia OS, SmartConsole, SIC, and DeploymentYou are here

Understand standalone vs distributed deployment, Gaia clish/expert, SIC with the ICA, and initial configuration.

12
hours
2

Master Security Policy, NAT, and Layers

Practice Access Control ordered and inline layers, stealth and cleanup rules, Automatic and Manual NAT, and Hit Count.

14
hours
3

Build ClusterXL, Identity Awareness, and Threat Prevention

Configure ClusterXL modes, Identity Awareness sources, Application Control/URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention profiles.

16
hours
4

Configure VPN, HTTPS Inspection, and Troubleshoot

Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPN, Mobile Access, HTTPS Inspection, logs/SmartEvent, fw monitor and fw ctl zdebug.

14
hours
Estimated total study time
56 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CCSA R82 Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
6-12 months hands-on Check Point experience recommended
Additional Requirements
  • Pass 156-215.82 with 70% or higher
  • Certification valid for 2 years

CCSA R82 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks typical study time

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (onsite and online proctored)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates must wait before retaking per Pearson VUE/Check Point policy. Exam fee required for each attempt.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$250 USD
Total Estimated Cost$250-$3,500 (self-study vs official training)
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CCSA R82 Exam Details

Check Point Certified Security Administrator R82 (CCSA)

Administered by Check Point

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
100
Questions
90
Minutes
$250 USD
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours
Prerequisites: Recommended: 6-12 months Check Point experience + TCP/IP fundamentals
Valid for: 2 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Check Point content outline

Deployment, Gaia OS, and SmartConsoleCore

Standalone vs distributed deployment, Gaia OS (clish, expert mode), SmartConsole, SIC with the ICA, initial configuration

Security Policy, NAT, and LayersCore

Access Control ordered and inline layers, stealth and cleanup rules, Automatic and Manual NAT, policy packages, Hit Count

ClusterXL, Identity Awareness, and Threat PreventionCore

ClusterXL HA modes, CCP, Identity Awareness (AD Query, Identity Collector, Captive Portal, Identity Agent), Application Control, URL Filtering, IPS, Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus, SandBlast Threat Emulation and Extraction

VPN, Logs, and TroubleshootingCore

Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPN, encryption domains, Mobile Access, HTTPS Inspection, Logs & Monitor, SmartEvent, backups/snapshots, fw monitor, fw ctl zdebug, cpinfo

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