
Learn to deploy Quantum Spark in your organization, manage VPN options, set up wireless networks, apply security policies, perform upgrades, and monitor with real-time alerts using Watchtower.
Log in to the WebUI over https on port 4434 to configure the Quantum Spark device and security policy across tabs like home, system, monitoring, and threat prevention.
Log in to the WebUI over https port 4434 to manage the quantum spark device and configure security policy via the home, device, and threat prevention tabs.
Explore the out of the box state of Quantum Spark with its default policy that allows internet access and internal network communication while blocking incoming traffic and undesired applications.
Master policy customization by modifying firewall and application control rules, creating manual override rules to allow specific traffic, and configuring source, destination, and service criteria on Quantum Spark.
Enable and customize Smart Accel to bypass low-risk services and assets, improving connectivity and load on the Quantum Spark security gateway while selecting which services to accelerate or block.
Learn to deploy VoIP securely with the VolP wizard in R80.20, generating topology-based rules, configuring SIP services and port 5060, and creating network objects for PBX and on-premise devices.
Configure Quantum Spark as a locally managed device using the first time wizard, with a single web UI to manage both the device and its security policy.
Learn to configure Quantum Spark as a centrally managed device using a dedicated management server and SmartConsole, shifting security policy to a scalable, multi-site setup.
Connect Quantum Spark to the Quantum Management Portal and manage via locally, centrally, or Spark Management options in Infinity Portal, set up plans with firewall rules including WeTransfer and Dropbox.
Sync Active Directory with the Quantum Spark appliance to manage users and groups. Configure domain controller details and discover the Active Directory domain to enable VPN remote access.
Evaluate the out of the box state of the device, enable threat prevention blades after the first time wizard, and note daily updates and HTTPS categorization.
Enable SSL inspection and customize inspection by asset type to secure SSL traffic; switch from HTTPS categorization, deploy the gateway CA certificate, and configure bypass rules by network or category.
Configure interfaces on the Quantum Spark to manage DHCP, IP address schemes, and subnetting; define LAN, DMZ, VLAN, and wireless networks, with WAN or cellular external links.
Enable and configure wireless networks, including 2.4 and 5 GHz, with password protection, DHCP settings, and a defined subnet. Monitor neighboring access points and channel usage with watchtower notifications.
Enable the cellular connection on your appliance by configuring the cellular interface and applying changes for a 4G link with SIM 1; fetch the license via the user center.
Configure Reach My Device to remotely access the appliance over the internet via a Check Point Cloud tunnel, enabling web UI or CLI access behind NAT or dynamic IP.
Reuse your Reach My Device hostname by providing the required validation token; enter the same hostname and token, then apply to reuse the device link.
Learn to configure watchtower, the checkpoint mobile app, to monitor your security appliance, view network security snapshots, alerts, and policy configurations; pair devices via QR codes and manage multiple gateways.
Check Point Quantum Spark (SMB) Appliances are high-performance, integrated devices offering optional WiFi and LTE support. Standard Check Point Network Security features such as Firewall, VPN, Anti-Virus, Application Control, URL Filtering, Email Security, and SandBlast Zero-Day Protection are supported.
This course includes these modules:
1. Introduction
2. Installation
3. WebUI Overview
4. Out-of-the-Box State
5. Policy Customization
6. Smart Accel
7. VoIP Wizard
8. Local Management
9. Centrally Managed
10. SMP
11. Active Directory Sync
12. Threat Prevention
13. SSL Inspection
14. Configure Interface
15. Configure Wireless Networks
16. Enable cellular
17. Reach My Device
18. Reuse Token
19. Configure Watchtower
20. Automatic and Manual Upgrade
21. Site-to-Site VPN
22. Remote Access VPN
23. Monitoring
24. Troubleshooting Overview
25. Backup and Restore
26. Configure OSPF
This course is suitable for new Check Point customers with prior experience configuring or administrating Check Point Network Security products.
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