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CCAS — Check Point Certified
Automation Specialist R81.20

Two-day specialist-level course for security professionals who want to automate routine Check Point security operations. Covers Management API, Gaia API, Postman web API, JSON scripting, jq filtering, and best practices for security automation and orchestration.

Automation Check Point API Management API Gaia API Postman Orchestration R81.20 CCAS

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Management API Automation

Object and policy creation, security automation workflows

Gaia API Operations

Gaia server configuration, maintenance automation

JSON Scripting & jq Filtering

JSON arguments, jq utility, performance monitoring

Postman & Web API Integration

Web API calls, Postman configuration, REST automation

$198 USD

Exam Fee

2 Days

Duration

API Automation

Focus

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Why It's Trending

Security Automation Is the Future of Check Point Operations

As organizations scale their Check Point deployments, manual administration becomes unsustainable — CCAS automation skills are rapidly becoming a requirement for senior engineers.

Growing

Security Automation Demand Rising

Organizations are rapidly automating security operations — CCAS-certified engineers can reduce manual tasks by 70% using Check Point Management and Gaia APIs.

₹8–20 LPA

Automation Engineer Salary in India

Check Point automation specialists command strong salaries as organizations seek to reduce operational costs and improve security consistency.

70%

Reduction in Routine Security Tasks

Automation of policy creation, object management, and gateway configuration dramatically reduces the time spent on repetitive security administration tasks.

Rising

API-Driven Security Operations

The shift to API-driven security management means automation skills are now a requirement — not a nice-to-have — for senior Check Point engineers.

Exam Overview

Exam 156-520 — CCAS Automation Specialist R81.20

Language

English

Duration

90 Minutes

Fee

$198 USD

Level

Specialist

Prerequisites

CCSA + CCSE

Format

Proctored Exam

Course Content

Complete CCAS Automation Specialist Curriculum

Click any module to explore the Check Point API automation topics covered in detail.

Automation & Orchestration Fundamentals

Define and explain the benefits of automation and orchestration in security operations
Technologies used for automation — scripts, APIs, and orchestration platforms
Basic components of the Check Point API infrastructure and how they interact
Preparing the Check Point environment for API operations (best practices)
Identifying security tasks suitable for automation
Guidelines and best practices for automation and orchestration

Management API Operations

Basic workflow for Management API command usage
Supported automation tools for Management API commands
Using automation tools to run Management API commands
Automate object and policy creation and modification
Automate the creation and installation of security policy
Automate the connection of the Security Gateway
Using scripts to deploy a Security Management Server
Deploying a Security Gateway using the Blink utility

Gaia API & Server Configuration

Basic workflow for Gaia API command usage
Supported automation tools for Gaia API commands
Using the appropriate automation tool to run Gaia API commands
Automating Check Point server configuration changes with the Gaia API
Using the Management API and Gaia API together for resource management
Performing maintenance tasks via API automation

JSON Scripting & Advanced Filtering

Benefits of using the JSON argument (--format json) with Management API commands
Using the jq utility to filter and process Management API output
Writing JSON scripts to view objects and monitor system performance
Combining jq filters for complex query and reporting scenarios
Best practices for Management and Gaia API scripting

Postman & Web API Integration

Prerequisites for using Postman with Check Point Web APIs
Basic workflow for sending Check Point Web API calls via Postman
Configuring Postman environments and collections for Check Point
Sending Web API commands and processing responses
Practical lab: automate the full security environment using combined API tools

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CCAS certification?

The Check Point Certified Automation Specialist (CCAS, exam 156-520) is a two-day specialist-level certification that validates the ability to automate Check Point security operations using Management API, Gaia API, Postman, JSON scripting, and jq filtering. It covers the full automation and orchestration workflow for R81.20.

What are the prerequisites for CCAS?

Candidates must hold CCSA and CCSE certifications, have working knowledge of Unix-like and/or Windows operating systems, networking, network security, TCP/IP, Bash scripting, and the vi editor. A minimum of six months practical Check Point security management experience is strongly recommended.

What APIs are covered in the CCAS course?

The course covers three Check Point APIs: the Management API (for policy and object automation), the Gaia API (for server configuration automation), and the Web API accessed via Postman. All three are demonstrated with hands-on lab exercises.

What business benefits does CCAS automation deliver?

CCAS automation reduces security management and operational costs by eliminating repetitive manual tasks — object creation, policy installation, gateway configuration — and improves workflow consistency across the security environment.

How is the CCAS 156-520 exam delivered?

The exam is proctored via Pearson VUE either online or at an authorised test centre. The exam fee is $198 USD. Contact Zetlan Technologies for current batch dates and preparation guidance.

What does Zetlan Technologies offer for CCAS preparation?

Zetlan provides expert-led CCAS training covering all five modules — from API fundamentals through Postman web API integration — with live online sessions, API lab environment access, and comprehensive study materials aligned to R81.20.

CCAS — Check Point CertifiedAutomation Specialist R81.20

Security Automation Is the Future of Check Point Operations

Exam 156-520 — CCAS Automation Specialist R81.20

Complete CCAS Automation Specialist Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Automate Your Check Point Security Operations

CCAS — Check Point Certified
Automation Specialist R81.20