Check Point Certified Multi-Domain Security Management Specialist (CCMS) R81X (includes 180 days' lab access)
- Course Code CKT_CCMS
- Duration 2 days
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This course is available in the following formats:
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Public Classroom
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Virtual Learning
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Course Overview
TopThis two-day course is designed for Security professionals who install, configure, and manage multiple security domains within their network security environment.
Gain advanced skills for effectively securing and managing a multi-domain enterprise security network. Apply understanding of open-source and Check Point troubleshooting tools and techniques to investigate and resolve complex issues.
It also helps candidates prepare for the Check Point Certified Multi-Domain Security Management Specialist (CCMS) exam.
Course Schedule
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 02-03 February, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 20-21 April, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 22-23 June, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 10-11 August, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 28-29 September, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 23-24 November, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Virtual (GMT Standa)
- Language: English
Target Audience
TopSecurity professionals who need to install, configure, and manage multiple security domains within their network security environment.
Course Objectives
Top• List and describe the function of each component in the Check Point MDSM solution.
• Explain how these components work together to help administrators manage multiple network security environments within a large network.
• Demonstrate understanding of how to install and configure the MDSM environment.
• Summarize the steps required to migrate a Security Management Server into a Domain Management Server.
• Explain how to implement MDSM High Availability using Secondary Multi-Domain and Domain Management Servers.
• Explain how to configure and manage policies from a Secondary Domain Management Server.
• Explain the difference between the two types of Log Server options used to store logs in MDSM.
• List the different types of activity logs available when using SmartConsole.
• Describe how to view and manage Multi-Domain activity logs in SmartConsole
• Describe how a Global Policy works in a distributed network.
• Describe how to configure a Global Policy to manage rules for multiple domains.
• Summarize the steps required to deploy a Global Policy.
• Explain how to integrate SmartEvent into a Multi-Domain Environment.
• Explain how to perform configuration changes on an MDS.
• Describe how to use troubleshooting and debugging tools on an MDS.
• Describe the techniques used to investigate and resolve issues with the Check Point Security Management architecture and Security Gateways
Course Content
TopCourse Topics:
• Multi-Domain Installation and Configuration
• Multi-Domain Security Management
• Multi-Domain Log Management
• Multi-Domain High Availability
• Global Domain
• Global Policy Management
• Multi-Domain Troubleshooting
Lab Exercises:
• Exploring the Multi-Domain Environment
• Migrating an SMS to a Domain Management Server
• Implementing Multi-Domain Management High Availability
• Deploying a Multi-Domain Log Server
• Deploying a Global Security Policy
• Integrating SmartEvent into a Multi-Domain Environment
• Performing Multi-Domain CLI Diagnostics
• Troubleshooting Multi-Domain Security Management Servers
Course Prerequisites
Top• Solid knowledge of Unix-based and/or Windows OS and TCP/IP Networking.
• Check Point training/ certification: CCSA and CCSE.
• CCVS and CCAS are useful but not required.
Test Certification
TopThis course prepares you for exam #156-541 at www.VUE.com/checkpoint
Exam vouchers are available at an additional cost - please ask for details.
Full details of Check Point's New Certification Program Model can be viewed at https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/training/check-point-certification-faq.pdf
Follow on Courses
TopAttend two Infinity Specialization courses and pass their exams to automatically become a Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM).
Attend four Infinity Specialization courses and pass their exams to automatically become a Check Point Certified Security Master Elite (CCSM Elite).
Choose from the following Infinity Specialization courses:
• Check Point Certified Harmony Endpoint Specialist (CCES)
• Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Administrator (CCTA)
• Check Point Certified Automation Specialist (CCAS)
• Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS)
• Check Point Certified MDSM Specialist (CCMS)
• Check Point Certified VSX Specialist (CCVS)
• Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert (CCTE)
• Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME)
• Check Point Certified Cloud Network Security Expert for AWS (CNSE-AWS)
• Check Point Certified Cloud Network Security Expert for Azure (CNSE-AZURE)
Further Information
TopPlease note that Check Point only offer e-kit courseware for training courses. Each delegate will be provided with an official set of e-kit courseware.