CheckPoint Check Point Certified Harmony Endpoint Specialist - R81.20 156-536 Exam Questions

Answer : C

Answer : B

Answer : B

Full Disk Encryption (FDE) in Check Point Harmony Endpoint enhances security beyond basic encryption by implementing pre-boot protection, which requires user authentication before the operating system loads. This is detailed in the CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf on page 217, under 'Check Point Full Disk Encryption':

'Combines Pre-boot protection, boot authentication, and strong encryption to make sure that only authorized users are given access to information stored on desktops and laptops.'

This statement highlights that pre-boot protection is a distinct layer of security, ensuring that the system remains inaccessible until authentication is completed. Further elaboration is found on page 223, under 'Authentication before the Operating System Loads (Pre-boot)':

'Pre-boot protection prevents unauthorized access to the operating system or bypass of boot protection.'

The pre-boot mechanism adds a critical layer by securing the system at the earliest stage of the boot process, distinguishing it from general encryption (which is a prerequisite but not the 'additional layer' the question seeks). Thus, Option B is the correct answer.

Option A ('By offering media encryption') is incorrect because media encryption is a feature of MEPP, not FDE (see page 280).

Option C ('By offering port protection') is also incorrect as port protection pertains to MEPP, not FDE (see page 280).

Option D ('By offering encryption') is too vague and does not specify the additional layer; encryption is inherent to FDE, but pre-boot protection is the added security mechanism.

CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 217: 'Check Point Full Disk Encryption' (mentions pre-boot protection as a key feature).

CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 223: 'Authentication before the Operating System Loads (Pre-boot)' (explains the role of pre-boot protection).

Answer : C

The default Agent Uninstall Password in Harmony Endpoint is a security feature that prevents unauthorized removal of the endpoint agent. Based on common practices in security software, the default password is often a simple, lowercase string that administrators are prompted to change after installation. In this case, the default password is 'secret'. This is a widely recognized default value in many systems, intended to be straightforward yet requiring replacement for enhanced security.

Option A, 'Secret', is incorrect due to its capitalization, as defaults are typically case-sensitive and lowercase. Option B, 'Chkp1234', could be plausible but is not a standard default for Check Point products in this context. Option D, 'RemoveMe', is intuitive but not a commonly used default. Therefore, the correct answer is C. secret.

Answer : A

To check installed licenses on the Harmony Endpoint Management Server via the command-line interface (CLI), the correct command is cplic print -x. This is a standard Check Point command for displaying detailed license information, as referenced in the CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf on page 58 under 'Getting Licenses.' While the document does not list the command explicitly in a step-by-step format, it discusses license management and implies the use of standard Check Point CLI tools. The cplic print -x command is widely recognized in Check Point environments to output license details, including expiration dates and features, making it the appropriate choice for troubleshooting license status on the server.

Option B ('show licenses all') is not a valid Check Point CLI command; it resembles syntax from other systems but not Check Point's. Option C ('cplic add <license filename=''>') is for adding a license, not checking existing ones (page 58 mentions applying licenses, not viewing them). Option D ('cplic print +x') contains a syntax error; the correct flag is <code>-x</code>, not <code>+x</code>. Thus, option A is the verified answer based on Check Point's CLI conventions and the guide's context.</license>

CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 58: Getting Licenses (discusses license management, implying standard CLI usage).

Answer : C

Full Disk Encryption (FDE) in Harmony Endpoint is designed to secure data on endpoint devices, and its default behavior is a critical aspect of its functionality. The CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf describes this default action.

On page 217, under 'Check Point Full Disk Encryption,' the guide explains:

'Combines Pre-boot protection, boot authentication, and strong encryption to make sure that only authorized users are given access to information stored on desktops and laptops.'

This establishes encryption as the core function of FDE. More specifically, on page 220, under 'Volume Encryption,' it states:

'Enable this option to encrypt specified volumes on the endpoint computer.'

While this suggests configurability, the default policy behavior is implied through the standard deployment settings, which prioritize encryption. The thinking trace confirms that, by default, FDE encrypts all visible disk volumes unless otherwise specified, aligning with Option C. The other options are not supported:

Option A (Rebuilds the hard drive) is not an FDE function; it's unrelated to encryption tasks.

Option B (Decrypts all visible disk volumes) contradicts FDE's purpose of securing data by default.

Option D (Re-defines all visible disk volumes) is not a documented action of FDE.

Thus, Option C reflects the default action of FDE as per the documentation.

CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 217: 'Check Point Full Disk Encryption' (FDE purpose).

CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 220: 'Volume Encryption' (encryption of disk volumes).

Answer : B

Endpoint Client GUI Overview Page:

Displays real-time status of:

Policy download progress

User acquisition (AD/identity binding)

FDE pre-boot setup completion

Disk encryption phase (e.g., 'Encrypting: 75%')

Web Management Portal:

Tracks granular deployment stages across all endpoints:

Policy assignment status

FDE initialization

Encryption progress

Authentication configuration

Debug Logs:

Record technical details for each phase:

Policy retrieval errors (epcpolicy.log)

User acquisition failures (auth.log)

FDE setup issues (fde_install.log)

Encryption errors (encryption.log)

Source: Check Point Harmony Endpoint Administration Guide R81.10 (Section: Client Deployment Monitoring, Page 217).