Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) Practice Exam

Which of these is NOT a feature or benefit of Application Control?

1. Eliminate unknown and unwanted applications in your network to reduce IT complexity and application risk.

2. Identify and control which applications are in your IT environment and which to add to the IT environment.

3. Scans the content of files being downloaded by users in order to make policy decisions.

4. Automatically identify trusted software that has authorization to run

The correct answer is: Scans the content of files being downloaded by users in order to make policy decisions.

The selected answer reflects the understanding that Application Control primarily focuses on managing and regulating the applications that operate within a network environment. While Application Control provides various features aimed at reducing complexity and mitigating risks associated with unknown applications, scanning the content of files being downloaded is not typically a direct function of it. Application Control is designed to recognize and classify applications, enabling administrators to enforce policies on the use of specific applications based on their behavior and risk profile. It can identify both authorized and unauthorized applications, helping organizations maintain compliance and security. Moreover, it features the ability to automatically recognize trusted applications to ensure that only approved software is allowed to run. This helps in managing threats from unknown or untrusted sources. Scanning the content of files, on the other hand, is generally associated with other security solutions such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus programs, or content inspection tools. These are specifically tailored to analyze the data being transferred or files being downloaded for viruses or harmful content, rather than managing application behavior or usage. Thus, while robust in its capability to control application usage and reduce risks associated with unaccounted applications, Application Control does not specifically conduct content scans to influence policy; hence, it is reasonable to conclude that option C is not a feature