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CCES — Check Point Harmony
Endpoint Specialist R81.20

Specialist-level course for security administrators responsible for deploying and managing Harmony Endpoint security solutions. Covers on-premises and cloud-managed deployments, data security, threat prevention, high availability, large-scale architectures, and migration to Endpoint Management as a Service.

Harmony Endpoint Endpoint Security Full Disk Encryption Threat Prevention LDAP HA Deployment R81.20 CCES

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Endpoint Security Architecture

Harmony Endpoint components, On-Premises vs Cloud management

Security Policy & Deployment

Client deployment, policy rules, data security

Data Security & Encryption

Full Disk Encryption, removable media, port protection

Cloud Migration & HA

Large-scale deployment, Super Nodes, MaaS migration

$198 USD

Exam Fee

R81.20

Version

On-Prem & Cloud

Deployment

Harmony Suite

Platform

Why It's Trending

Endpoint Security Is the #1 Enterprise Security Priority

With endpoints as the most targeted attack surface, organizations are rapidly consolidating onto unified platforms like Harmony Endpoint — driving demand for certified specialists.

68%

Of Breaches Involve Endpoint Compromise

Endpoints remain the #1 attack surface — Harmony Endpoint Specialist skills are critical for organizations deploying Check Point's unified endpoint protection platform.

₹7–18 LPA

Endpoint Security Salary in India

Check Point Harmony Endpoint Specialists are in demand as enterprises replace fragmented endpoint tools with unified platforms that include FDE, threat prevention, and posture management.

Unified

Single Platform, Complete Coverage

Harmony Endpoint delivers malware prevention, full disk encryption, removable media control, and remote access VPN in a single management console.

Growing

Endpoint MaaS Adoption Accelerating

Organizations are rapidly migrating from on-premises endpoint management to cloud-delivered Endpoint Management as a Service (MaaS) — a key CCES curriculum topic.

Exam Overview

Exam 156-535 — CCES Harmony Endpoint Specialist R81.20

Language

English

Duration

90 Minutes

Fee

$198 USD

Level

Specialist

Prerequisites

Security Admin

Format

Proctored Exam

Course Content

Complete CCES Harmony Endpoint Curriculum

Click any module to explore the Harmony Endpoint specialist topics covered in detail.

Harmony Endpoint Architecture & Overview

Check Point Infinity's Consolidated Security Architecture overview
Difference between Harmony Endpoint On-Premises and Cloud management environments
Main components of the Harmony Endpoint Security Architecture
Basic workflow for Harmony Endpoint Security Management
Navigating the Web Management Console and understanding its capabilities
Recommended releases for Harmony Endpoint Client deployment
Useful resources for Harmony Endpoint Security Management

Security Policy, Deployment & Client Management

Deployment prerequisites and supported deployment methods
Endpoint Client packages — types, selection, and deployment workflow
Situations requiring changes to default policy rules
Configuring and deploying Endpoint Security Clients to hosts
Configure Endpoint for deployment using management console
Test and analyze threat response after deployment
Configure LDAP Strong Authentication for endpoint clients

Data Security & Endpoint Protection

Types of data security available in Harmony Endpoint
How Full Disk Encryption (FDE) protects and recovers data on endpoint computers
Securing removable media devices and protecting USB/serial ports
Remote help and self-recovery capabilities for FDE-protected endpoints
Challenges of threat prevention in modern enterprise environments
How Harmony Endpoint defends networks against advanced threats (ransomware, zero-day, APT)

Large-Scale Deployment & High Availability

Key components in simplified and large-scale Harmony Endpoint deployments
Sizing guidelines for Harmony Endpoint deployments by environment type
Expanding the solution with Super Nodes and External Policy Servers
Additional capabilities that High Availability (HA) configurations provide
Active Directory integration and its impact on endpoint policy management
Deploying a Secondary Endpoint Security Management Server
Troubleshooting Endpoint communication issues

Cloud Management & MaaS Migration

Harmony Endpoint Management as a Service (MaaS) — definition and capabilities
Set-up process for Harmony Endpoint Management as a Service
Workflow for migrating from Endpoint On-Premises to MaaS
Connecting existing on-premises hosts to Endpoint MaaS (optional lab)
Basic troubleshooting resources and common Harmony Endpoint issues
Expert troubleshooting scenarios and diagnostic methodology

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CCES certification?

The Check Point Certified Endpoint Specialist (CCES, exam 156-535) validates specialist-level skills in deploying and managing Harmony Endpoint R81.20. It covers architecture, client deployment, Full Disk Encryption, threat prevention, large-scale HA deployments, and migration to Endpoint Management as a Service.

Who should take the CCES course?

Security administrators, endpoint security engineers, and IT professionals responsible for deploying and managing Check Point Harmony Endpoint in enterprise environments — both on-premises and cloud-managed.

What are the prerequisites for CCES?

Candidates should have working knowledge of Unix-like and/or Windows operating systems, networking fundamentals, network security, TCP/IP, and security administration. No specific Check Point certification prerequisite is required, though CCSA knowledge is beneficial.

What is Harmony Endpoint Management as a Service (MaaS)?

MaaS is Check Point's cloud-delivered endpoint management platform that eliminates the need for on-premises management servers. The CCES course covers both the on-premises and MaaS deployment models, including the migration workflow from on-premises to MaaS.

How is the CCES 156-535 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 exam preparation support.

What does Zetlan Technologies offer for CCES preparation?

Zetlan provides expert-led CCES training covering all five modules — from Harmony Endpoint architecture through MaaS migration — with live online sessions, lab environment access for hands-on exercises, and comprehensive study materials aligned to R81.20.

CCES — Check Point HarmonyEndpoint Specialist R81.20

Endpoint Security Is the #1 Enterprise Security Priority

Exam 156-535 — CCES Harmony Endpoint Specialist R81.20

Complete CCES Harmony Endpoint Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Master Harmony Endpoint Security with CCES

CCES — Check Point Harmony
Endpoint Specialist R81.20