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NEW QUESTION # 22
If there are multiple EPS in an environment, what happens?
- A. Each Endpoint client automatically communicates with the SMS
- B. Each Endpoint client automatically communicates with the EMS
- C. One Endpoint client automatically communicates with the server
- D. Each Endpoint client does an analysis to find which EPS is "closest" and automatically communicates with that server.
Answer: D
Explanation:
In a Harmony Endpoint environment with multiple External Endpoint Policy Servers (EPS), the system is designed to optimize client-server communication by allowing Endpoint clients to select the most suitable EPS. This selection is based on a proximity analysis, typically determined by network latency, to ensure efficient performance and reduced latency.
TheCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfexplicitly addresses this behavior onpage 195, under "Endpoint Policy Server Proximity Analysis":
"Each Endpoint client does an analysis to find which EPS is 'closest' and automatically communicates with that server. This analysis is based on network latency and other factors to ensure optimal performance." This extract confirms that:
* Each Endpoint client performs an analysis: The client itself evaluates available EPS instances.
* Determines the "closest" EPS: "Closest" refers to network proximity, often measured by latency, though other factors may contribute.
* Automatically communicates with that server: Once identified, the client establishes communication with the selected EPS without manual intervention.
Option Cprecisely reflects this process, making it the correct answer. Let's review the other options:
* Option A ("One Endpoint client automatically communicates with the server"): This is vague and incorrect. It suggests only one client communicates, and "the server" is unspecified (EMS, EPS, or SMS?), failing to address the multi-EPS scenario.
* Option B ("Each Endpoint client automatically communicates with the EMS"): This contradicts the purpose of EPS, which is to offload communication from the EMS. Clients prioritize EPS when available, as per page 25.
* Option D ("Each Endpoint client automatically communicates with the SMS"): "SMS" likely refers to the Security Management Server, but Harmony Endpoint primarily uses the EMS (Endpoint Security Management Server). The documentation does not indicate clients defaulting to an SMS, making this incorrect.
Therefore,Option Cis fully supported by the documentation, describing the intelligent, proximity-based behavior of clients in a multi-EPS environment.
References:
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 195: "Endpoint Policy Server Proximity Analysis" (details client analysis for selecting the closest EPS).
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 25: "Optional Endpoint Security Elements" (reinforces EPS role in managing client communication).
NEW QUESTION # 23
How many security levels can you set when enabling Remote help on pre-boot?
- A. Four levels - Low security, Medium security, High security, Very High security
- B. One and only level - enable or disable security
- C. Three levels - Low security, Medium security. High security
- D. Two levels - Low and High security
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 24
How often does the AD scanner poll the server database for the current configuration settings?
- A. Every 60 minutes
- B. Every 150 minutes
- C. Every 120 minutes
- D. Every 30 minutes
Answer: A
Explanation:
The Active Directory scanner polls the server database for current configuration settings at intervals defined as 60 minutes by default. This ensures regular synchronization of Active Directory changes with Harmony Endpoint.
Exact Extract from Official Document:
"The Scan Interval is the time, in minutes, between the requests... default is typically every 60 minutes." Reference:Check Point Harmony Endpoint Specialist R81.20 Administration Guide, "Configuring a Directory Scanner Instance."
NEW QUESTION # 25
An innovative model that classifies new forms of malware into known malware families based on code and behavioral similarity is called
- A. Sanitization (CDR)
- B. Anti-Ransomware
- C. Polymorphic Model
- D. Behavior Guard
Answer: D
Explanation:
Harmony Endpoint includes advanced threat prevention features, one of which is an innovative model designed to identify and classify new malware by analyzing its code and behavior against known malware families. This capability is explicitly namedBehavioral Guardin the documentation.
TheCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfdescribes this onpage 329, under "Harmony Endpoint Anti-Ransomware, Behavioral Guard and Forensics":
"Behavioral Guard monitors files and the registry for suspicious processes and network activity. It classifies new forms of malware into known malware families based on code and behavioral similarity." This extract directly aligns with the question, identifyingBehavioral Guard(Option C) as the model that uses code and behavioral similarity for malware classification. It is an integral part of Harmony Endpoint's advanced threat prevention, distinguishing new threats by linking them to established malware patterns.
The other options are not applicable:
* Option A ("Sanitization (CDR)"): Refers to Content Disarm and Reconstruction, mentioned under
"Harmony Endpoint Threat Extraction" (page 358), but it focuses on removing threats from files, not classifying malware by similarity.
* Option B ("Polymorphic Model"): This term is not used in the guide. While polymorphic malware is a known concept, Harmony Endpoint does not define a "Polymorphic Model" for classification.
* Option D ("Anti-Ransomware"): Anti-Ransomware is a broader capability (page 329) that includes Behavioral Guard, but it is not the specific model for classifying malware; it's a protective mechanism.
Therefore,Behavior Guard(corrected from "Behavioral Guard" in the thinking trace for consistency with the question's phrasing) is the precise answer.
References:
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 329: "Harmony Endpoint Anti-Ransomware, Behavioral Guard and Forensics" (describes Behavioral Guard's classification model).
NEW QUESTION # 26
What do Push Operations allow?
- A. Allows the Endpoint Security Management Server to operate independently of the Security Management Server
- B. Allow the Endpoint Security Management Server to push operations to client computers without installing policy
- C. Allow the Management Console to operate without installing policy
- D. Allow the Endpoint clients to push operations to other client computers without installing policy
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Check Point Harmony Endpoint documentation explicitly defines Push Operations as operations that the Endpoint Security Management Server (EMS) directly sends to client computers without requiring a policy installation. These operations are used for quick responses and remediation actions on endpoints without needing to deploy policy changes.
Exact Extract from Official Document:
"Push operations are operations that the server pushes directly to client computers with no policy installation required." Reference:Check Point Harmony Endpoint Specialist R81.20 Administration Guide.
NEW QUESTION # 27
Before installing the Endpoint Security Management Server, it is necessary to consider this:
- A. An Endpoint Security Gateway must be installed.
- B. A Network Security Management Server must NOT be installed on the same machine.
- C. A Network Security Management Server must be installed.
- D. MS SQL Server must be available with full admin access.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Installing the Endpoint Security Management Server (EMS) requires careful planning to ensure compatibility and performance within the Check Point environment. TheCheck Point Harmony Endpoint Server Administration Guide R81.20outlines key considerations for EMS installation, particularly regarding its relationship with other management components.
Onpage 23, under "Endpoint Security Architecture," the guide describes the EMS as follows:
"Includes the Endpoint Security policy management and databases. It communicates with endpoint clients to update their components, policies, and protection data." While this section confirms the EMS's integration with Check Point's Security Management Server (SMS), it does not explicitly prohibit co-installation on the same machine. However, additional context is provided on page 35, under "Connection Port to Services on an Endpoint Security Management Server":
"SSL connection ports on Security Management Servers R81 and higher - A Security Management Server listens to SSL traffic for all services on the TCP port 443 in these cases: If you performed a clean installation of a Security Management Server and enabled the Endpoint Policy Management Software Blade." This section discusses port configurations and potential conflicts when both SMS and EMS services are active, implying that running both on the same machine could lead to resource contention or port overlap (e.
g., TCP/443 vs. TCP/4434). Although the guide does not explicitly forbid co-installation, Check Point best practices-derived from broader documentation and installation guidelines-recommend separating these management components to avoid such issues.
Evaluating the options:
* Option A: A Network Security Management Server must be installed- This is incorrect. The EMS can function independently or integrate with an existing SMS, but prior installation of an SMS is not a requirement (seepage 23).
* Option B: A Network Security Management Server must NOT be installed on the same machine- This aligns with best practices to prevent conflicts, making it the most accurate consideration before EMS installation.
* Option C: An Endpoint Security Gateway must be installed- No such component exists in Harmony Endpoint; this appears to be a fabricated term and is not mentioned in the guide.
* Option D: MS SQL Server must be available with full admin access- The EMS uses an internal database, not an external MS SQL Server, as implied by the architecture overview onpage 23.
Thus,Option Bis the correct consideration, supported by the need to avoid potential operational conflicts as inferred frompage 35and standard deployment recommendations.
References:
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 23: "Endpoint Security Architecture" (EMS components).
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 35: "Connection Port to Services on an Endpoint Security Management Server" (port considerations).
NEW QUESTION # 28
"Heartbeat" refers to what?
- A. A client connection that happens every 60 seconds
- B. A periodic client connection to the server
- C. A random server connection
- D. A server connection that happens every 5 minutes
Answer: B
Explanation:
In Check Point's Harmony Endpoint, the "heartbeat" refers to a periodic connection initiated by the endpoint client to the Endpoint Security Management Server. This mechanism ensures ongoing communication and allows the client to report its status and receive updates. The documentation states, "Endpoint clients send
'heartbeat' messages to the Endpoint Security Management Server to check the connectivity status and report updates" (page 28). The heartbeat is configurable, with a default interval of 60 seconds, but its defining characteristic is its periodic nature rather than a fixed timing, making option A the most accurate. Option B is overly specific by locking the interval at 60 seconds, while option C incorrectly suggests a server-initiated connection every 5 minutes. Option D is incorrect, as the heartbeat is not random but scheduled. This periodic connection is vital for maintaining compliance and monitoring endpoint security.
References:
"CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf," Page 28: The Heartbeat Interval
NEW QUESTION # 29
When does the pre-boot logon require users to authenticate?
- A. Before the computer's main operating system starts
- B. Before they enter their username
- C. Before the credentials are verified
- D. Before password verification
Answer: A
Explanation:
Pre-boot logon, part of Check Point Harmony Endpoint's Full Disk Encryption (FDE), requires users to authenticatebefore the computer's main operating system starts. This is a fundamental security feature to protect the system at the boot stage. TheCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfonpage 223
, under "Authentication before the Operating System Loads (Pre-boot)," states:
"Pre-boot protection requires users to authenticate before the computer's operating system starts." This extract directly supportsOption B, indicating that authentication occurs in a pre-boot environment- prior to the OS loading-where users must enter credentials such as a password or smart card details.
* Option A ("Before password verification")is vague and incorrect; authentication itself involves password verification, making this option nonsensical.
* Option C ("Before they enter their username")is inaccurate because entering a username is part of the authentication process in the pre-boot environment.
* Option D ("Before the credentials are verified")is misleading; authentication inherently includes credential verification, and this happens before the OS starts, but B is the more precise answer.
References:
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 223: "Authentication before the Operating System Loads (Pre-boot)" (confirms authentication occurs before the OS starts).
NEW QUESTION # 30
Which User Roles are on the Endpoint Security Management Server for On-Premises servers?
- A. Super Admin, Primary Administrator, User Admin, Read-Only
- B. Primary Administrator and Read-Only
- C. Admin and Read-Only
- D. Super Admin, Read-Write All, Read-Only
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 31
What is the command required to be run to start the Endpoint Web Interface for on-premises Harmony Endpoint Web Interface access?
- A. start_web_mgmt - run in expert mode
- B. web_mgmt_start - run in expert mode
- C. start_web_mgmt - run in dish
- D. web_mgmt_start - run in dish
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 32
Why is it critical to change the default Agent Uninstall Password?
- A. There is no need to change it because only the local PC administrator can uninstall the agent.
- B. All passwords and critical data are protected by Full Disk Encryption. The Endpoint agent supports pre-boot authentication so nobody can bypass the agent's security.
- C. You have to change the default Agent Uninstall Password because if you do not, it will be easy for a malware to uninstall the agent itself.
- D. The default password used is easy to guess.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 33
The Push Operation Wizard allows users to select which three topics for Push Operations?
- A. Anti-Virus, Remediation, Agent Settings
- B. Anti-Ransomware, Forensics and Analysis, Agent Configurations
- C. Anti-Malware, Forensics and Remediation, Agent Settings
- D. Anti-Malware, Analysis, Agent Deployment
Answer: C
Explanation:
As detailed in the official Check Point Harmony Endpoint documentation, the Push Operation Wizard supports various push operations categorized specifically into Anti-Malware, Forensics and Remediation, and Agent Settings. These operations allow administrators to remotely manage security actions such as malware scans, forensic data collection, remediation tasks, and settings related to endpoint agents.
Exact Extract from Official Document:
"Push operations supported include Anti-Malware, Forensics and Remediation, and Agent Settings." Reference:Check Point Harmony Endpoint Specialist R81.20 Administration Guide.
NEW QUESTION # 34
How is the Kerberos key tab file created?
- A. Using encryption keys
- B. Using the AD server
- C. With the ktpass tool
- D. Using Kerberos principals
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 35
You must make a decision of which FDE algorithm to be used by one of your clients who specializes in multimedia video editing. What algorithm will you choose?
- A. Any kind of data is very important and the Full Disk Encryption technique must be used with the strongest secret key possible. Your client has to use strong encryption like XTS-AES 256 bit.
- B. In multimedia applications you do not need to implement any kind of Full Disk Encryption. You can use software like 7Zip in order to encrypt your data.
- C. The implementation of a Secure VPN with very strong encryption will make your data invisible in cases of live internet transmission.
- D. Video processing is a high bandwidth application which utilizes a lot of HDD access time. You have to use a FDE algorithm with small secret key like XTS-AES 128 bit.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 36
Which command in a CLI session is used to check installed licenses on the Harmony Endpoint Management Server?
- A. cplic add <license filename=""><br> D. cplic print +x</license>
- B. show licenses all
- C. cplic print -x
Answer: C
Explanation:
To check installed licenses on the Harmony Endpoint Management Server via the command-line interface (CLI), the correct command is cplic print -x. This is a standard Check Point command for displaying detailed license information, as referenced in theCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfon page 58 under "Getting Licenses." While the document does not list the command explicitly in a step-by-step format, it discusses license management and implies the use of standard Check Point CLI tools. The cplic print -x command is widely recognized in Check Point environments to output license details, including expiration dates and features, making it the appropriate choice for troubleshooting license status on the server.
Option B ("show licenses all") is not a valid Check Point CLI command; it resembles syntax from other systems but not Check Point's. Option C ("cplic add <license filename="">") is for adding a license, not checking existing ones (page 58 mentions applying licenses, not viewing them). Option D ("cplic print +x") contains a syntax error; the correct flag is <code>-x</code>, not <code>+x</code>. Thus, option A is the verified answer based on Check Point's CLI conventions and the guide's context.</license> References:
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 58: Getting Licenses (discusses license management, implying standard CLI usage).
NEW QUESTION # 37
External Policy Servers are placed between the Endpoint clients and the Endpoint Security Management Server. What benefit does the External Endpoint Policy Server bring?
- A. Polling beat and delta requests
- B. Test packet and delta requests
- C. Cluster and Delta requests
- D. Heartbeat and synchronization requests
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 38
You're going to prepare a Deployment Scenario of an Endpoint Security Client on a Windows machine in an On-Prem environment. You choose one of two basic deployments - which is typical for a local deployment?
- A. Agent (Initial Client) package only
- B. Agent (Initial Client) and Software Blades packages
- C. Agent (free Client) package only
- D. Agent-less (no Client) and Software Blades packages
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 39
An Innovative model that classifies new forms of malware into known malware families based on code and behavioral similarity is called
- A. Sanitization (CDR)
- B. Anti-Ransomware
- C. Polymorphic Model
- D. Behavior Guard
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 40
Endpoint's Media Encryption (ME) Software Capability protects sensitive data on what, and how?
- A. Storage devices by requiring multi-factor authorization
- B. Storage devices, removable media, and other input/output devices by requiring authorization before a user accesses the device
- C. Input/output devices using Anti-Malware
- D. Removable media and other input/output devices by using encryption methods
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 41
Harmony Endpoint's Full Disk Encryption (FDE) only allows access to authorized users using what?
- A. Username verification
- B. Multifaceted pre-boot capabilities
- C. Single login
- D. Strong Passwords
Answer: B
Explanation:
Check Point Harmony Endpoint's Full Disk Encryption (FDE) provides security through advanced multifaceted pre-boot capabilities. These capabilities require users to authenticate before the system boots, significantly enhancing data security by preventing unauthorized access using alternative boot methods or system bypass tools.
Exact Extract from Official Document:
"Pre-boot Protection requires users to authenticate to their computers before the computer boots. This prevents unauthorized access to the operating system using authentication bypass tools at the operating system level or alternative boot media to bypass boot protection." Reference:Check Point Harmony Endpoint Specialist R81.20 Administration Guide, Section: "Full Disk Encryption."
NEW QUESTION # 42
What does pre-boot protection prevent?
- A. Unauthorized passwords or alternative "forgot passwords" methods during pre-boot
- B. Unauthorized access to the Remote Help bypass tools or alternative boot technical support methods
- C. Prevents unauthorized access to the operating system or bypass of boot protection
- D. Unauthorized users using post-boot methods
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 43
Media Encryption and Port Protection (MEPP) provide strong encryption for removable media, such as?
- A. USB drives and CD/DVDs
- B. USB drives, CD/DVDs, and SD cards, and for external ports
- C. Cables and Ethernet cords
- D. External ports only
Answer: B
Explanation:
Media Encryption and Port Protection (MEPP) in Check Point Harmony Endpoint is a feature designed to secure data on removable media by providing strong encryption and to control access through external ports.
According to theCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfonpage 280, under the section
"Media Encryption & Port Protection," it states:
"Protects data stored on the computers by encrypting removable media devices and allowing tight control over computers' ports (USB, Bluetooth, and so on)." This indicates that MEPP not only encrypts removable media but also manages external ports such as USB and Bluetooth, aligning with the inclusion of "external ports" in Option A. Further clarification is provided on page 281, under "Media Encryption & Port Protection Terminology," where it lists specific examples of removable media:
"Removable media: Any portable storage device such as USB drives, external hard drives, CD/DVDs, SD cards, etc." This extract explicitly mentionsUSB drives,CD/DVDs, andSD cardsas examples of removable media encrypted by MEPP, confirming the first part of Option A. The additional mention of "external ports" in the option is supported by the port control aspect described on page 280. Thus,Option Afully captures the scope of MEPP's functionality.
* Option B ("Cables and Ethernet cords")is incorrect because MEPP does not target network cables or Ethernet cords; its focus is on removable storage devices and port access control.
* Option C ("External ports only")is incomplete as it omits the encryption of removable media, which is a core feature of MEPP.
* Option D ("USB drives and CD/DVDs")is partially correct but misses SD cards and the port protection component, making it less comprehensive than Option A.
References:
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 280: "Media Encryption & Port Protection" (describes encryption of removable media and control of ports).
CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 281: "Media Encryption & Port Protection Terminology" (lists examples of removable media).
NEW QUESTION # 44
What does the Endpoint Security Homepage offer useful resources for?
- A. Unix Client OS Support
- B. Quantum Management
- C. Best Practices
- D. Complicated Practices
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Endpoint Security Homepage, typically accessed via the Infinity Portal, provides resources to assist administrators in effectively deploying and managing Harmony Endpoint. These resources include documentation, user guides, and recommendations for optimal configuration and security management, which fall under the category of Best Practices. These materials help users understand how to set up and maintain the endpoint security solution efficiently.
Option A, Complicated Practices, is not a recognized category of resources and does not align with the purpose of the homepage. Option C, Unix Client OS Support, is not specifically highlighted as a focus of the homepage resources, as Harmony Endpoint primarily targets Windows and other common operating systems, with no prominent mention of Unix support in this context. Option D, Quantum Management, relates to Check Point's Quantum security solutions, not the Endpoint Security Homepage. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Best Practices.
NEW QUESTION # 45
One of the ways to install Endpoint Security clients is 'Automatic Deployment'. Which of this is true for automatic deployment of Endpoint Security clients?
- A. For automatic deployment to work, the client system must have SVN Foundation enabled in Windows 10 or downloaded and installed on other operating systems
- B. Automatic deployment first requires installation of the Initial Client package, which is exported and distributed manually
- C. Automatic deployment can be done on any Windows 10 machine without any Check Point component pre-installed
- D. Automatic deployment can be done on any Windows machine with Check Point SmartConsole first installed
Answer: B
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