Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security from Coursera

Harmony Endpoint is a complete solution that protects the remote workforce from today’s complex threat landscape. It prevents the most imminent threats to the endpoint such as ransomware, phishing, or drive-by malware, while quickly minimizing breach impact with autonomous detection and response.

With remote users connecting to your corporate applications from anywhere, your organization’s attack surface is increasingly expanding.

Check Point Harmony is the industry’s first unified security solution for users' devices and access.It protects devices and internet connections from the most sophisticated attacks while ensuring zero-trust access to corporate applications.

The course modules are:

Introduction

Architecture

Architecture-the Flow

Architecture-Accessing the Endpoint Server

Deployment

Deployment-Installing the Client on Windows

Deployment-Installing the Client on Linux

Deployment-Visibility

Deployment-Change Policy

Deployment-Upgrade

Deployment-Remove a client

Communication

Communication-Port, Services, and URLs

Exclusions

Summary

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Its solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry-leading catch rate of malware, ransomware, and other types of attacks. Check Point offers multilevel security architecture, “Infinity” Total Protection with Gen V advanced threat prevention, which defends enterprises’ cloud, network, and mobile device-held information. Check Point provides the most comprehensive and intuitive one point of control security management system. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.

What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction

Meet your Instructor, Daniel Niazov of Check Point Software Technologies

Architecture

Deployment

Communication

Exclusions

Summary

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a solution for endpoint security, safeguarding remote workers from modern threats like ransomware and phishing

Unifies device and access security, protecting devices and internet connections while ensuring secure access to corporate applications

Led by Daniel Niazov, an instructor from Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd

Covers various aspects, including architecture, deployment, communication, and exclusions

Focuses on industry-standard security measures, ensuring learners stay updated with current best practices

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security with these activities:

Review the Basics of Cyber Security

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Reviewing the basics of cyber security will help you refresh your knowledge and ensure you have a solid foundation before starting this course.

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Re-familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of cyber security, such as threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
Review different types of cyber attacks, such as phishing, malware, and ransomware.
Review best practices for protecting against cyber attacks, such as using strong passwords, keeping software up to date, and being aware of phishing scams.

Practice Identifying Phishing Emails

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Practicing identifying phishing emails will improve your ability to protect yourself and your organization from cyber attacks.

Browse courses on Phishing

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Use online phishing simulation tools to practice identifying phishing emails.
Analyze the characteristics of phishing emails, such as sender, subject line, and content.
Review examples of real-world phishing emails and discuss how to identify them.

Follow a Tutorial on Endpoint Security Best Practices

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Following a tutorial on endpoint security best practices will help you learn how to protect your endpoints from cyber threats.

Browse courses on Endpoint Security

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Find a reputable online tutorial or course on endpoint security best practices.
Follow the steps in the tutorial to implement endpoint security best practices in your organization.
Review the results of your endpoint security implementation and make adjustments as needed.

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Create a Cheat Sheet on Endpoint Security

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Creating a cheat sheet on endpoint security will help you retain the information you learn in this course and have a quick reference guide for future use.

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List the key concepts of endpoint security, such as threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
Summarize the best practices for implementing endpoint security, such as using anti-malware software and keeping software up to date.
Create a visual representation of the endpoint security process, such as a flowchart or diagram.

Participate in a Cyber Security Competition

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Participating in a cyber security competition will test your skills, expand your knowledge, and help you stay up-to-date on the latest trends in cyber security.

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Research different cyber security competitions and choose one that is relevant to your interests and skill level.
Prepare for the competition by studying the topics that will be covered.
Compete in the competition and do your best to solve the challenges.

Mentor a Junior Cyber Security Professional

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Mentoring a junior cyber security professional will help you solidify your knowledge, develop your leadership skills, and give back to the community.

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Find a junior cyber security professional who you can mentor.
Meet with your mentee regularly to provide guidance and support.
Help your mentee develop their skills and knowledge.

Compile a Resource List on Endpoint Security

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Compiling a resource list on endpoint security will help you stay up-to-date on the latest information and best practices.

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Search for resources on endpoint security, such as articles, whitepapers, and videos.
Organize the resources into a list, such as by topic or type.
Share the resource list with others who are interested in endpoint security.

Career center

Learners who complete Check Point Jump Start: Harmony Endpoint Security will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Analyst

Information security analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. They may also conduct security audits and risk assessments, and develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for information security analysts as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for analysts who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Security Engineer

Security engineers design, implement, and maintain security systems for organizations. They may also monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, and respond to security breaches. This course may be useful for security engineers as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for engineers who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Systems Administrator

Systems administrators install, configure, and maintain computer systems and networks. They may also monitor system performance and security, and troubleshoot problems. This course may be useful for systems administrators as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for administrators who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity analysts monitor and protect computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, attacks, or other threats. They may also investigate security breaches and recommend corrective actions. This course may be useful for cybersecurity analysts as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for analysts who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Network Security Engineer

Network security engineers design, implement, and maintain network security systems. They may also monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, and respond to security breaches. This course may be useful for network security engineers as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for engineers who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Security Consultant

Security consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to protect their computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, attacks, or other threats. They may also conduct security audits and risk assessments, and develop and implement security policies and procedures. This course may be useful for security consultants as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for consultants who are responsible for advising clients on endpoint security solutions.

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Information Security Manager

Information security managers are responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems and data. They may also develop and implement security policies and procedures, and conduct security audits and risk assessments. This course may be useful for information security managers as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for managers who are responsible for developing and implementing endpoint security solutions.

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Security Architect

Security architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. They may also develop and implement security policies and procedures, and conduct security audits and risk assessments. This course may be useful for security architects as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for architects who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief information security officers (CISOs) are responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems and data. They may also develop and implement security policies and procedures, and conduct security audits and risk assessments. This course may be useful for CISOs as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for CISOs who are responsible for developing and implementing endpoint security solutions.

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Vulnerability Manager

Vulnerability managers identify and assess security vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. They may also develop and implement security patches and updates. This course may be useful for vulnerability managers as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for managers who are responsible for developing and implementing endpoint security solutions.

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Security Researcher

Security researchers identify and analyze security vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. They may also develop and implement security patches and updates. This course may be useful for security researchers as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for researchers who are interested in developing and implementing endpoint security solutions.

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Threat Intelligence Analyst

Threat intelligence analysts collect and analyze information about security threats. They may also develop and implement security measures to protect organizations from these threats. This course may be useful for threat intelligence analysts as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for analysts who are responsible for developing and implementing endpoint security solutions.

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Security Operations Analyst

Security operations analysts monitor and protect computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, attacks, or other threats. They may also investigate security breaches and recommend corrective actions. This course may be useful for security operations analysts as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for analysts who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Security Program Manager

Security program managers plan and implement security programs for organizations. They may also develop and implement security policies and procedures, and conduct security audits and risk assessments. This course may be useful for security program managers as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for managers who are responsible for deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

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Director of Security

Directors of security are responsible for the overall security of an organization's physical and digital assets. They may also develop and implement security policies and procedures, and conduct security audits and risk assessments. This course may be useful for directors of security as it provides an overview of endpoint security and the Harmony Endpoint Security solution from Check Point. The course materials could be especially helpful for directors of security who are responsible for developing and implementing endpoint security solutions.

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