Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81 — Question 204

What is the benefit of Manual NAT over Automatic NAT?

Answer options

• A. On IPSO and GAIA Gateways, it is handled in a stateful manner.
• B. There is no benefit since Automatic NAT has in any case higher priority over Manual NAT.
• C. You have the full control about the priority of the NAT rules.
• D. If you create a new Security Policy, the Manual NAT rules will be transferred to this new policy.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because Manual NAT allows administrators to specify the priority of NAT rules, giving them greater control over how traffic is managed. Option A is incorrect as it does not address the primary benefit of control. Option B is misleading because while Automatic NAT has a higher priority, Manual NAT still offers significant control features. Option D is also incorrect as Manual NAT rules do not automatically transfer to new Security Policies.