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Check Point Maestro Expert (CCME)

In this advanced specialist course, you will learn how to design, deploy, operate, and troubleshoot Check Point Maestro hyperscale network security platforms for high-throughput enterprise environments.

Overview

Overview

Check Point Maestro Expert is an advanced, specialist-level course focused entirely on Check Point Maestro hyperscale architecture. It is designed for environments where traditional firewall clusters are not scalable enough and linear performance growth, high availability, and centralized control are required.

This course concentrates on Maestro-based architectures, covering how Maestro achieves hyperscale performance using Security Groups, how traffic flows, and how to safely operate Maestro in complex production environments.

Prerequisites

This is an advanced course and requires strong foundational knowledge, including:

  • Unix-like or Windows operating systems
  • Networking fundamentals and TCP/IP
  • Network security concepts

Further, taking the courses require completion of the following Check Point certifications:

  • Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
  • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

These courses are helpful but not mandatory:

  • Check Point Jump Start Maestro Hyperscale Network Security
  • VSX Specialist (CCVS)
  • Multi-Domain Security Management Specialist (CCMS)
Scope

Topics covered include:

  • Hyperscale security concepts and scalability fundamentals
  • Maestro architecture and core components
  • Security Groups and Single Management Object concepts
  • Traffic flow behavior and distribution logic
  • Interface types and orchestration workflows
  • Initial Maestro deployment and configuration
  • File distribution and configuration management
  • Verification, auditing, and self-testing of changes
  • Diagnostics and monitoring across multiple layers
  • Troubleshooting Maestro environments
  • Dual Orchestrator architectures
  • Multi-Security Group deployments
  • Maestro upgrade processes and post-upgrade validation
Target Audience

The course is ideal for:

  • Senior security engineers supporting Maestro environments
  • Network architects designing large-scale firewall platforms
  • Platform engineers responsible for high-throughput security systems
  • Advanced Check Point administrators preparing for CCME certification
Best Practices

Here is what you will learn from this course:

  • Designing hyperscale firewall architectures using Security Groups
  • Managing traffic distribution safely in production environments
  • Operating Maestro with centralized control and audit visibility
  • Troubleshooting performance and connectivity across layers
  • Planning and validating Maestro upgrades with minimal risk
Certification

After completing this course, you will be able to prepare for the Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) certification exam.

FAQs

Q: Is this course suitable for general Check Point administrators?
A: No. This course is designed for advanced professionals working with or preparing to work with Maestro hyperscale environments.

Q: How is CCME different from CCMS?
A: CCME focuses on hyperscale firewall performance and architecture using Maestro, while CCMS focuses on multi-domain management.

Q: Does this course include hands-on exercises?
A: Yes. The practical exercises mirror real-world Maestro deployments and operational scenarios.

Q: Is Maestro based on traditional clustering?
A: No. Maestro uses Security Groups and orchestration instead of traditional cluster-based scaling.

Q: Does this course prepare me directly for the CCME exam?
A: Yes. The course is designed to prepare candidates for the CCME certification exam and its practical requirements.

Exam Resources

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Objectives

  • Describe the demand for scalable platforms.
  • Explain how Maestro uses hyperscale technology.
  • Identify the primary features and components of the Maestro system.
  • Communicate the purpose of:
    • Maestro Security Groups (SGs)
    • Single Management Object (SMO)
    • SMO Master
  • Identify the types of interfaces found in a Maestro deployment.
  • Give examples of VLAN configuration enhancements for uplink ports.
  • Identify the basic steps in an initial Maestro implementation.
  • Discuss how to distribute files to all components and to specific components.
  • Explain why verifying changes using self-tests is important.
  • Demonstrate understanding of Maestro traffic distribution and traffic flow.
  • Describe a scenario in which Layer 4 Distribution should remain enabled.
  • List the four core diagnostic tools and describe the purpose of each.
  • Describe how to use audit trails to troubleshoot system problems.
  • Describe different troubleshooting tools used at different OSI layers.
  • Identify the benefits of a Dual Orchestrator environment.
  • Explain how Dual Orchestrators work with Multiple Security Groups.
  • Describe the procedures used to install an upgrade on Maestro.
  • Describe the methods used to verify that the installation was completed successfully.
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Training Credits/Participant: 30

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Status

Guaranteed to Run – DataCipher is committed to running this class unless unforeseen events such as an instructor’s accident or illness occur.

Guaranteed on Next Booking – The course will proceed once an additional student registers.

Scheduled Class – We have scheduled this course and rarely cancel due to low enrollment. We offer a “Cancel No More Than Once” guarantee, ensuring that if a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, the next session will run regardless of the number of attendees.

Sold Out – If the class is fully booked, please use our contact form to join the waiting list or to inquire about additional sessions. We’re here to accommodate your training needs and keep you informed of new opportunities.

Half and Full-Day Training

At DataCipher, we offer our training courses in both traditional full-day and convenient half-day formats. Our half-day classes are specifically designed for IT professionals who cannot be away from their workplaces for consecutive full days. This flexible schedule allows participants to dedicate a few hours to learning and then return to their regular work responsibilities.

The curriculum for both the full-day and half-day formats is identical. The primary difference is that the half-day classes spread the coursework over a more extended period, providing a balanced approach to professional education. DataCipher has been successfully running these half-day training sessions for several years, receiving consistently positive feedback from our customers. They appreciate the flexibility and report that the extended timeframe facilitates a deeper understanding of the material, as it gives them more time to absorb and reflect on the information learned.

Check Point Maestro Expert is an advanced, specialist-level course focused entirely on Check Point Maestro hyperscale architecture. It is designed for environments where traditional firewall clusters are not scalable enough and linear performance growth, high availability, and centralized control are required.

This course concentrates on Maestro-based architectures, covering how Maestro achieves hyperscale performance using Security Groups, how traffic flows, and how to safely operate Maestro in complex production environments.

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