Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) R82 — Question 1

If IPS protections that prevent SecureXL from accelerating traffic, such as Network Quota, Fingerprint Scrambling, TTL Masking etc, have to be used, what is recommended practice to enhance the performance of the gateway?

Answer options

• A. Use the IPS exception mechanism
• B. Disable all such protections
• C. Disable SecureXL and use CoreXL
• D. Upgrade the hardware to include more Cores and Memory

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The IPS exception mechanism allows specific traffic to bypass certain IPS protections, thereby enabling SecureXL to accelerate that traffic and improve performance. Disabling all protections (option B) could expose the network to risks, while disabling SecureXL (option C) negates its benefits. Upgrading hardware (option D) may help, but utilizing the IPS exception mechanism is the most effective way to maintain both security and performance.