Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) Practice Exam

Which software blade protects against malicious files using virus signatures and anomaly-based protections?

1. Firewall

2. Application Control

3. Anti-spam and Email Security

4. Anti-Virus

The correct answer is: Anti-Virus

The software blade that specifically focuses on protecting against malicious files through the use of virus signatures and anomaly-based protections is the Anti-Virus blade. This blade employs a dual approach: it uses virus signatures to identify known malware, ensuring that any known threats are quickly detected and mitigated, and it also utilizes anomaly-based protection to recognize patterns and behaviors that may indicate the presence of previously unknown or evolving threats. This combination allows for a robust defense mechanism against a wide array of malicious files that traditional signature-based detection alone might miss. In contrast, other blades such as the Firewall, Application Control, and Anti-spam and Email Security focus on different aspects of security. The Firewall is primarily responsible for monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, while Application Control is utilized to manage and control the use of applications within a network environment. Similarly, Anti-spam and Email Security are focused on protecting against unwanted email messages and securing email communication rather than directly scanning for and neutralizing malicious files.