Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81.20 — Question 45

Which one of the following is the preferred licensing model? Select the BEST answer.

Answer options

• A. Local licensing because it ties the package license to the IP-address of the gateway and has no dependency of the Security Management Server.
• B. Local licensing because it ties the package license to the MAC-address of the gateway management interface and has no Security Management Server dependency.
• C. Central licensing because it ties the package license to the IP-address of the Security Management Server and has no dependency on the gateway.
• D. Central licensing because it ties the package license to the MAC-address of the Security Management Server's Mgmt-interface and has no dependency on the gateway.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because central licensing allows for better management and flexibility by tying the license to the Security Management Server, making it independent of the gateway. Options A and B are incorrect as they refer to local licensing, which is less efficient in environments with multiple gateways. Option D, while also central licensing, incorrectly ties the license to the MAC-address rather than the IP-address of the Security Management Server.