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CheckPoint 156-560 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) |
| Exam Number: | 156-560 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE online or test center exam |
| Pre Condition: | Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, TCP/IP networking, and Check Point security products is recommended. CCSA and CCSE knowledge is beneficial. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Training-and-Certification/CCCS-Cloud-Specialist-New-exam-available-now/td-p/81495 |
CheckPoint 156-560 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| CloudGuard Automation | - Automation Features
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| CloudGuard Troubleshooting | - Troubleshooting Techniques
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| Introduction to Cloud Security | - Cloud Environment Fundamentals
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| Cloud Security Posture Management | - Posture Management
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| CloudGuard Architectures | - Deployment Models
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| CloudGuard Security Policy | - Policy Management
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| Introducing CloudGuard | - CloudGuard Fundamentals
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Questions and Answers About CheckPoint Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist is an official Check Point exam, listed under exam code 156-560. A passing result earns you the CheckPoint CCCS certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 75 questions inside 90 minutes on the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing CheckPoint Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist requires 70%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. Retakes charge the full $250 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, TCP/IP networking, and Check Point security products is recommended. CCSA and CCSE knowledge is beneficial.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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The CheckPoint Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist syllabus spans 7 domains, led by CloudGuard Automation, Introduction to Cloud Security, and CloudGuard Troubleshooting. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist Sample Questions:
Question 1
Auto Scaling is supported by Check Point on which two cloud platforms?
A. AWS & Google Cloud & NSX
B. vCloudAir & Azure
C. Azure & AWS
D. Google Cloud & Azure
Question 2
When Cloud Security Posture Management discovers non-compliant cloud resources, CloudBot applications perform automated remediation's to correct any violations. How true is this statement?
A. This is partially true, however the automated remediation is not done by CloudBot applications but it is done by the Security Management Server
B. This is not true because CloudBot applications are used to provide chat service to respond to non-compliance alerts
C. This is true, however it requires Full Protection access to the Cloud Account to perform automated remediation
D. This is not true, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPIU) can only report non-compliance and cannot remediate by itself
Question 3
Which language can be used by users of Cloud Security Posture Management to create custom Security Policies?
A. JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
B. eXtensible Markup Language (XML)
C. Governance Specific Language (GSL)
D. Posture Management Language (PML)
Question 4
What is Cloud Security according to the Five Pillars?
A. The ability to use cloud resources efficiently for meeting system requirements, and maintaining that efficiency as demands changes and technologies evolve
B. The ability to support development and run workloads effectively
C. The ability of a Workload to function correctly and consistently in all expected
D. In terms of tie cloud, security is about architecting every workload to prevent
Question 5
Which software blades (Check Point features) are not supported in AWS?
A. Mobile Access (SSLVPN)
B. VPN blade
C. All Check Point blades are supported
D. IPS
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: A |
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