Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) Practice Exam

What technology is responsible for extracting detailed information from packets and storing it in state tables?

1. Next-Generation Firewall

2. Application Layer Firewall

3. INSPECT Engine

4. Packet Filtering

The correct answer is: INSPECT Engine

The INSPECT Engine is responsible for analyzing packets in detail as they pass through the firewall. It performs deep packet inspection, which allows it to not only evaluate the header information of packets but also the content of the packets themselves. This detailed analysis enables the INSPECT Engine to understand and track the state of network connections, thus populating state tables with valuable information such as session details and protocol-specific data. This capability is essential for modern security environments where more sophisticated threats exist, as it allows for better detection of anomalies, intrusions, and the ability to enforce security policies effectively. The state tables populated by the INSPECT Engine are used to maintain the context of the communication between hosts, allowing for improved decisions about traffic filtering and logging. In contrast, while other technologies such as Next-Generation Firewalls and Application Layer Firewalls also provide advanced filtering capabilities, they typically rely on the foundational work done by the INSPECT Engine to analyze and store packet information. Packet Filtering, on the other hand, is a more basic form of traffic management that does not involve the same deep analysis or state tracking capabilities that the INSPECT Engine provides.