CheckPoint 156-590 Actual PDF : Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS)

CheckPoint 156-590 Actual PDF
  • Exam Code: 156-590
  • Exam Name: Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS)
  • Updated: Sep 03, 2026
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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:Free Download Pass 156-590 Exam Cram
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:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Anti-Virus and Anti-Bot Protections20%- 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 Foundations10%- Evolution and core concepts of threat prevention
- Security environment verification and connectivity
Topic 3: Policy Layers and Rules10%- Rule configuration with custom profiles
- Structure and manage layered policies
Topic 4: Performance and Optimization10%- Null profiles and panic button protocol
- Performance analysis and tuning
Topic 5: IPS Protections20%- Testing and troubleshooting IPS
- Enable, configure and update IPS protections
  • 1. Core protections and inspection settings
    • 2. Custom, general and specific protections
      Topic 6: Logs, Analysis and Troubleshooting15%- Analyze logs and traffic patterns
      - SmartEvent configuration and monitoring
      - Exceptions, exclusions and penalty box
      Topic 7: Threat Prevention Policy Profiles15%- 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.

      Expect 75 questions inside 90 minutes on the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) 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 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

      Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.

      Registration for CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) goes through the official channels listed here.

      When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.

      Check Point recommends the following training for CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) candidates.

      Follow any course with the 78 practice questions in the ActualPDF 156-590 package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.

      Yes. ActualPDF provides a free download demo of the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) material, so you can check the content before choosing a version. After purchase, a one-year warranty covers you: the latest version is sent to you as it releases, free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.

      Your purchase is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions. Take the CheckPoint Check Point Certified Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS) exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, provide your unqualified result by submitting a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and the full refund is processed within 7 days. The exam must match your product, candidate and payer names must match, and attempts within 3 days of purchase, unused downloads, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. Alternatively, exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, or wait for updates while keeping your original product's update service.

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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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