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Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS)
Duration
2 Days
Upcoming Batch
16 November 2026 - 17 November 2026
Batch Options
4 hours & 8 hours
Language
English / Arabic
Course Overview
Check Point CCCS training prepares security and cloud professionals to deploy, scale, and manage Check Point CloudGuard Network Security in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, making it one of the most practical ways to extend trusted firewall protection into the public cloud. Built on the R81.20 curriculum, the Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist (CCCS) course opens with an introduction to CloudGuard and the cloud network security architectures that suit different business needs, then guides learners through deploying a Check Point Security Management Server on both platforms. The course continues with the capabilities that make cloud firewall administration distinctive, including auto-scaling Security Gateways through Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets and AWS EC2 Auto Scaling, building high-availability clusters that keep cloud applications protected, and creating Adaptive Security Policy that automatically follows resources as cloud environments change. Learners also explore CloudGuard automation for faster, consistent deployments and finish with a structured approach to troubleshooting gateways, management, and traffic. By combining cloud platform knowledge with Check Point security expertise, this cloud security course helps organizations protect hybrid environments consistently and gives professionals focused preparation for the CCCS certification exam.
Course Objectives
Learners who complete the course will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of CloudGuard and how it secures public cloud networks.
- Identify the right CloudGuard Network Security architecture for an Azure or AWS deployment.
- Deploy a Check Point Security Management Server in Azure and AWS.
- Configure Security Gateways for automatic scaling with Azure VMSS and AWS EC2 Auto Scaling.
- Build CloudGuard high-availability clusters in both cloud platforms.
- Create Adaptive Security Policies that follow dynamic cloud resources.
- Explain how CloudGuard automation enables fast, repeatable deployment.
- Troubleshoot CloudGuard Network Security with a structured, step-by-step approach.
Base Knowledge
- Unix-like and/or Windows operating systems
- Internet fundamentals
- Network fundamentals
- Network security
- TCP/IP networking
- System Administration
- Cloud-native deployment
Target Audience
- Network security administrators and firewall administrators extending Check Point into AWS or Azure
- Cloud engineers and cloud architects responsible for network protection
- Security engineers and consultants who design hybrid security deployments
- DevOps and infrastructure professionals who automate cloud deployments
- CCSA-certified professionals adding a cloud specialization
Course Content
8 modules · 12 topics01Module 1: Introducing CloudGuard1 topic
- Lab Tasks • No lab
02Module 2: CloudGuard Network Security Architectures1 topic
- Lab Tasks • No lab
03Module 3: CloudGuard Network Security Management2 topics
- Lab: Deploy a Security Management Server (Azure)
- Lab: Deploy a Security Management Server (AWS)
04Module 4: CloudGuard Network Security Scaling Solutions2 topics
- Lab: Deploy Azure VMSS
- Lab: Deploy AWS EC2 Auto Scaling
05Module 5: CloudGuard Network Security Clustering in the Cloud2 topics
- Lab: Create Azure High Availability
- Lab: Create an AWS Cluster
06Module 6: CloudGuard Network Security Policy2 topics
- Lab: Create Adaptive Security Policy (Azure)
- Lab: Create Adaptive Security Policy (AWS)
07Module 7: CloudGuard Network Security Automation1 topic
- Lab Tasks • No lab
08Module 8: Troubleshoot CloudGuard Network Security1 topic
- Lab: Troubleshoot CloudGuard Network Security
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batchesSession TypePhysical sessions run at our training facility.
| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 November 2026 - 17 November 2026 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 22 February 2027 - 23 February 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 24 May 2027 - 25 May 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 30 August 2027 - 31 August 2027 | 2 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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Request More InformationCheck Point CloudGuard Training in Tanzania for Secure Cloud Services
Tanzania’s banks, mobile money providers, telecom operators, and government e-services are adopting cloud platforms to reach customers faster, and the Personal Data Protection Act makes protecting that data a clear obligation. Check Point CCCS training in Tanzania helps IT and security professionals secure cloud workloads with CloudGuard Network Security. The course covers deploying Check Point management and gateways in Azure and AWS, auto-scaling, cloud clustering, Adaptive Security Policy, automation, and troubleshooting. Teams in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, and Zanzibar can apply these skills to keep cloud and on-premises protection consistent. The Check Point Certified Cloud Specialist course also provides structured preparation for the CCCS exam, so it is a practical step for professionals who already manage Check Point and want to specialize in cloud security.
FAQs
What is the CCCS course about?
The course is about securing public cloud with Check Point CloudGuard Network Security. It covers architecture, deployment, scaling, clustering, policy, automation, and troubleshooting in Azure and AWS.
How is CCCS different from CCSA?
CCSA covers core Check Point administration in any environment. CCCS applies Check Point security specifically to the public cloud, with cloud-native scaling, clustering, and adaptive policy.
Which professionals should take Check Point CCCS training?
Firewall administrators, cloud engineers, cloud architects, security engineers, and infrastructure professionals who secure or build workloads in Azure or AWS.
What should I know before taking the course?
Check Point recommends the CCSA, along with knowledge of networking, TCP/IP, operating systems, system administration, and cloud-native deployment.
How do I earn the CCCS certification after training?
You book the CCCS exam through Pearson VUE, where it is currently listed as exam 156-561. When you pass, Check Point issues the certification, which you can access through your Check Point User Center account.
Why does automation matter in cloud security?
Cloud environments are often built and rebuilt from templates. Automating CloudGuard deployment means every gateway is set up the same way, which reduces configuration errors and saves time.
How long does the CCCS certification remain valid?
Check Point sets validity and recertification rules for its credentials, and these can change. See Check Point’s certification FAQ (SecureKnowledge sk163417) for the current policy.
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