Checkpoint 156-536 - Check Point Certified Harmony Endpoint Specialist - R81.20 (CCES)

The Data Protection/General rule in Check Point Harmony Endpoint is a critical component of its Data Security Protection framework, encompassing settings that secure both hard disks and removable media while controlling port access. This rule integrates features fromFull Disk Encryption (FDE)andMedia Encryption & Port Protection (MEPP), as outlined in theCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf. Onpage 20, under the "Endpoint Security Client" section, the document details the components available on Windows:

"Full Disk Encryption: Combines Pre-boot protection, boot authentication, and strong encryption to make sure that only authorized users are given access to information stored on desktops and laptops."

"Media Encryption and Media Encryption & Port Protection: Protects data stored on the computers by encrypting removable media devices and allowing tight control over computers' ports (USB, Bluetooth, and so on)."

This extract clearly indicates that the Data Protection/General rule includesencryption settings for hard disks(via FDE),encryption settings for removable media, andport protection settings(via MEPP). These elements work together to safeguard data across various storage types and prevent unauthorized access through ports, aligning perfectly withOption D.

Option A ("Actions that define user authentication settings only")is incorrect because, while user authentication (e.g., pre-boot authentication) is part of FDE, the rule extends beyond authentication to include encryption and port protection settings.

Option B ("Actions that define decryption settings for hard disks")is inaccurate as the focus of the rule is on encryption, not decryption, and it covers more than just hard disks (e.g., removable media and ports).

Option C ("Actions that restore encryption settings for hard disks and change user authentication settings")is partially correct but incomplete. It mentions restoring encryption and authentication but omits the critical port protection and removable media encryption aspects, making it less comprehensive than Option D.

The Remote Help tool in Check Point Harmony Endpoint assists users with password recovery for specific scenarios, namely Full Disk Encryption (FDE) and Media Encryption & Port Protection (MEPP). TheCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfonpage 425, under "Remote Help," provides a clear description:

"There are two types of Full Disk Encryption Remote Help:

One Time Login - One Time Login lets users access Remote Help using an assumed identity for one session, without resetting the password. Users who lose their Smart Cards must use this option.

Remote password change - This option is applicable for users with fixed passwords who are locked out.For USB storage devices protected by Media Encryption & Port Protection policies, only remote password change is available."

This extract confirms that Remote Help offersUser Logon Pre-boot Remote Help(for FDE, covering one-time login and password changes) andMedia Encryption Remote Help(for MEPP, limited to password changes), precisely matchingOption B.

Option Ais incorrect because Remote Help is an active assistance tool, not merely a source of procedural information or FAQs (see page 425).

Option Cis inaccurate; providing links to encrypted files or decryption keys would compromise security and is not mentioned in the documentation.

Option Dis wrong as Remote Help assists end-users with their own access, not admin accounts on SmartEndpoint (see page 425).

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 ") 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 -x, not +x. Thus, option A is the verified answer based on Check Point’s CLI conventions and the guide’s context.

The SmartEndpoint Console is a key component in the Harmony Endpoint architecture, specifically designed to connect to and manage the Endpoint Management Server (EMS). It is a Check Point SmartConsole application used to deploy, monitor, and configure endpoint security clients and policies, communicating directly with the EMS. In contrast, SmartEndpoint does not connect to the Security Management Server (SMS) as stated in option A. SmartConsole (C) is a broader management tool for Check Point gateways, not specifically for the EMS. Option D, regarding the Web Management Console, is not supported by the documentation as connecting to the SMS. Therefore, "SmartEndpoint Console connects to and manages the Endpoint Management Server (EMS)" (B) is the true statement.

Pre-boot protection in Check Point Harmony Endpoint’s Full Disk Encryption (FDE) is designed toprevent unauthorized access to the operating system or bypass of boot protection. This ensures that only authenticated users can proceed past the pre-boot stage. TheCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfonpage 223, under "Authentication before the Operating System Loads (Pre-boot)," explicitly states:

"Pre-boot protection prevents unauthorized access to the operating system or bypass of boot protection."

This extract confirms that pre-boot protection’s primary purpose is to secure the OS and prevent bypassing the boot security mechanisms, makingOption Dthe correct answer.

Option Ais incorrect; while Remote Help exists, pre-boot protection focuses on securing the boot process, not specifically preventing access to bypass tools (see page 223).

Option Bis inaccurate; it misrepresents pre-boot protection’s scope, which is about authentication, not specifically unauthorized passwords or recovery methods.

Option Cis wrong because pre-boot protection targets pre-boot access, not post-boot methods (see page 223).