Key terminologies from Check Point training:

  • Packet Filtering — Basic firewall technique that inspects packets based on source/destination IP, ports, and protocol
  • Stateful Inspection — Tracks the state of network connections to make more intelligent filtering decisions (patented by Check Point)
  • Application Intelligence — Deep packet inspection at the application layer to identify and control specific applications
  • INSPECT Engine — Check Point’s proprietary inspection engine that processes traffic through the firewall
  • Security Gateway — The firewall component that enforces security policy and inspects traffic
  • Management Server — Centralised server for managing security policies across multiple gateways
  • SmartDashboard / SmartConsole — GUI tools for configuring and managing Check Point firewalls