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CheckPoint 156-590 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) R81.20 |
| Exam Number: | 156-590 |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) R81.20 Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) certification or equivalent knowledge; 1–2 years of experience with Check Point security solutions |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.checkpoint.com/training-and-certification/certification/certified-threat-prevention-specialist-ctps/ |
CheckPoint 156-590 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Anti-Virus and Anti-Bot Protections | 20% | - Malware detection and botnet communication blocking - Enable and configure Anti-Virus and Anti-Bot blades - DNS reputation and threat intelligence integration |
| Topic 2: Threat Prevention Foundations | 10% | - Evolution and core concepts of threat prevention - Security environment verification and connectivity |
| Topic 3: Policy Layers and Rules | 10% | - Rule configuration with custom profiles - Structure and manage layered policies |
| Topic 4: Performance and Optimization | 10% | - Null profiles and panic button protocol - Performance analysis and tuning |
| Topic 5: IPS Protections | 20% | - Testing and troubleshooting IPS - Enable, configure and update IPS protections
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| Topic 6: Logs, Analysis and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Analyze logs and traffic patterns - SmartEvent configuration and monitoring - Exceptions, exclusions and penalty box |
| Topic 7: Threat Prevention Policy Profiles | 15% | - Profile application and validation - Create and configure custom profiles - Integrate Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus and IPS settings |
Questions and Answers About CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS)
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) is an official Check Point exam, listed under exam code 156-590. A passing result earns you the Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA), Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) requires 700 / 1000, 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.
Recommended: Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) certification or equivalent knowledge; 1–2 years of experience with Check Point security solutions
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Check Point recommends the following training for CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) candidates.
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The CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) syllabus spans 7 domains, led by Performance and Optimization (10%), Threat Prevention Policy Profiles (15%), and Threat Prevention Foundations (10%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) Sample Questions:
Question 1
What is the main purpose of IPS Implied Exceptions?
A. This defines the handling of traffic if you do not have an IPS Policy as part of an ordered layer.
B. This defines the handling of traffic if no IPS rule applied to the appropriate packets.
C. This defines the handling of traffic if you do not have an IPS Policy as part of an Inline layer.
D. This feature is to prevent IPS Enforcement to interfere with important Security Gateway operations, such as Control Connections.
Question 2
Which feature can improve performance by allowing the gateway to bypass Anti-Virus inspection of specific files?
A. Exclusions
B. Bypass
C. Content Control
D. Exceptions
Question 3
What is the recommended setting for Anti-Virus and why?
A. Hold because it inspects a limited subset of traffic
B. Hold because it is Pre-infection and inspects a limited subset of traffic
C. Background because it is Post-infection
D. Background because it inspects a large subset of traffic
Question 4
Which are possible Anti-Virus Scanning Technologies?
A. Active and Passive Scanning
B. Active Streaming, Passive Streaming, Deep Scanning and Archive Scanning
C. Automatic Scanning, Manual Scanning, On-Demand Scanning, Scheduled Scanning
D. Inspect or Bypass
Question 5
At what point is the Anti-Bot blade enforced?
A. Post-infection
B. Pre-inspection
C. Post-inspection
D. Pre-infection
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: A |
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