Authorized Check Point Training Center Offering R82 and R81.20 Courses

As an Authorized Check Point Training Center, Cadre offers instructor-led, hands-on certification courses that help security professionals master the latest Check Point technologies. Whether you’re beginning your Check Point journey or advancing toward expert-level certifications, Cadre’s upcoming training schedule is designed to strengthen your technical skills, enhance operational efficiency, and prepare you for success in your organization’s security operations.

Why Choose Cadre for Check Point Certification

Cadre’s Check Point training courses are taught by certified instructors who bring real-world network security experience into every class. Our interactive labs simulate real enterprise environments, giving you the practical skills to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Check Point deployments with confidence.

As an authorized Check Point partner, Cadre provides the most up-to-date training available, aligned with the latest software releases—including the new R82 Quantum Firewall Software.

What’s New in Check Point R82

• AI-powered threat prevention capable of detecting new and encrypted attacks in real time.
• DevOps-ready automation tools for instant firewall policy updates and faster virtual firewall provisioning.
• Simplified scalability with a new clustering architecture, software-based load sharing, and enhanced HTTPS inspection, including support for HTTP/3 (QUIC).
• Post-quantum cryptography to secure VPN communications against next-generation quantum threats.
  

These advancements mean that administrators trained on R82 gain deep, hands-on experience with the most current firewall, VPN, and automation capabilities available in Check Point’s Quantum architecture.

Spotlight on the New CCSA R82 & CCSE R82 Trainings

What You’ll Learn in the New CCSA R82 Class

The Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R82 course introduces administrators to the latest features in the Quantum Firewall Software R82 release. This version delivers significant improvements in automation, performance, and future-ready security, helping organizations meet the demands of modern, hybrid environments.

This three-day course provides foundational training in configuring and managing Check Point Security Gateways and Management Servers. Key modules include:

• Introduction to Check Point architecture and security management concepts
• Installation and initial configuration of R82 Security Gateways and Management Servers
• Policy management, NAT configuration, and rule optimization
• VPN setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• User and device access control
• Threat prevention and AI-driven protections
• R82-specific updates such as post-quantum encryption and QUIC inspection

By the end of the course, participants will have the skills to deploy, manage, and maintain a robust Check Point security environment—and will be ready to pursue the CCSA R82 certification exam.

What to Expect in the New CCSE R82 Class

The Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R82 course is designed for experienced administrators who have already earned their CCSA certification. It equips participants with advanced skills to manage complex Check Point environments, optimize performance, and secure enterprise networks with the latest R82 features.

This three-day expert course covers advanced topics such as:

• Complex firewall policy management and rule optimization
• VPN deployment, monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting
• High-availability clustering and load-sharing techniques
• Performance tuning and scalability strategies
• Threat prevention, inspection, and advanced logging/monitoring
• R82-specific updates including post-quantum encryption and QUIC support

By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to design, implement, and manage highly secure and resilient Check Point environments—and are ready to pursue the CCSE R82 certification exam.

Upcoming Check Point Training Sessions

Security Administration (CCSA R82)
December 9–11, 2025 / January 6–8, 2026 / January 27–29, 2026 / February 24–26, 2026 / March 24–26, 2026
Validates foundational skills in configuring, managing, and securing Check Point Security Gateways and Management Servers.

Troubleshooting Administrator (CCTA R81.20)
December 17–18, 2025
Intermediate-level training that focuses on troubleshooting common problems, analyzing logs, understanding packet flow, and using diagnostic utilities.

Troubleshooting Expert (CCTE R81.20)
January 13–14, 2026
An additional session of the advanced Troubleshooting Expert course for those seeking to build expertise in complex network and gateway troubleshooting.

Security Expert (CCSE R82)
February 10–12, 2026 / March 10–12, 2026
An advanced course for experienced administrators who have earned the CCSA certification. Participants learn advanced firewall management, VPN configuration, and clustering to improve performance and resilience.

Build Your Check Point Expertise with Cadre

Cadre Information Security’s Check Point certification courses provide the technical depth and practical experience you need to protect enterprise networks against evolving threats.

Learning with Cadre, with the #1 Authorized Training Center in the U.S., means you'll have access to:

• 24/7 access to the labs for six months, plus study guide materials and lectures essential for real-world use of the features covered in the class.
• Bonus materials, including exam guidance and topics “not in the book,” allow students to explore. Hands-on training spans from R81 through the current R82 version.
• Additional lectures to assist students in passing the Check Point exam.
• State-of-the-art high-resolution digital whiteboard for online classes used for complex network diagrams.

Seats are limited for each class—register early to secure your spot.

Learn more and register today: www.cadre.net/check-point-training