CCSE is an advanced-level credential that validates expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Check Point Security Gateways and Management Servers. It covers high availability, VPNs, threat prevention, automation, and performance tuning—ideal for experienced network security professionals working in complex enterprise environments. CCSE certification builds on the foundational knowledge from CCSA and focuses on real-world deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls.

Core Modules:

• Advanced System Configuration
  • GAiA OS tuning and optimization
  • Security Gateway and Management Server upgrades
• High Availability & Redundancy
  • ClusterXL deployment and failover testing
  • Management server redundancy and synchronization
• VPN Architecture
  • Site-to-site and remote access VPNs
  • VPN troubleshooting and domain-based VPN configuration
• Threat Prevention & HTTPS Inspection
  • IPS tuning and policy refinement
  • HTTPS inspection setup and certificate management
• Automation & Orchestration
  • Management API usage for task automation
  • SmartEvent configuration and event correlation
• Performance Optimization

• Kernel-level debugging and traffic flow analysis
• SecureXL and CoreXL configuration for throughput enhancement

This certification builds on the foundational knowledge from CCSA and focuses on real-world deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls. If you’d like a tailored study plan or exam prep checklist, I can help you structure that efficiently.

  Automation & Orchestration

• • Management API usage for task automation
  • SmartEvent configuration and event correlation
• Performance Optimization

• Kernel-level debugging and traffic flow analysis
• SecureXL and CoreXL configuration for throughput enhancement

This certification builds on the foundational knowledge from CCSA and focuses on real-world deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls. If you’d like a tailored study plan or exam prep checklist, I can help you structure that efficiently.

Exam Overview

Certification Name: Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Version: R81.20
Prerequisite: Valid Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) certification

📋 Exam Format

• Type: Proctored, computer-based
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of Questions: ~70 multiple-choice
• Passing Score: Typically around 70% (subject to change)
• Delivery Platform: Pearson VUE

For detailed course content and enrolment information, please contact us directly. We’re happy to guide you through the curriculum, prerequisites, and training options tailored to your needs.