Configuring the Security Management Server and Security Gateways
To start setting up your security environment, configure the Security Management Server
Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to manage the objects and policies in a Check Point environment within a single management Domain. Synonym: Single-Domain Security Management Server. and the Security Gateways. The Security Gateways enforce the security policy Collection of rules that control network traffic and enforce organization guidelines for data protection and access to resources with packet inspection. that you define on the Security Management Server Check Point Single-Domain Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server..
To configure the Security Management Server in SmartConsole
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In the Gateways & Servers view, find the Security Management Server object.
In the Search box at the top of the view, you can search for it by object name or object IP address.
When you select the Security Management Server object, the Summary tab in the lower pane shows the Software Blades that are enabled on it.
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Double-click the object to open its properties.
On the Management tab, enable the Software Blades, as necessary:
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Network Policy Management - Manage a comprehensive security policy, unified for all security functionalities. This is automatically enabled.
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Endpoint Policy Management - Manage Endpoint Security Clients on end-user computers and hand-held devices.
Important - It is not supported to disable this Software Blade
Specific security solution (module): (1) On a Security Gateway, each Software Blade inspects specific characteristics of the traffic (2) On a Management Server, each Software Blade enables different management capabilities. after you enable it. -
Logging & Status - Monitor security events and status of Security Gateways, VPNs, users, and more, with advanced visuals and data management features.
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Identity Logging - Add user identities, and data of their computers and devices, from Active Directory domains, to log entries.
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User Directory - Populate your security scope with user accounts from the LDAP servers in your environment.
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Provisioning - Manage Security Gateway
Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to inspect traffic and enforce Security Policies for connected network resources. configuration and policies for multiple appliances and open servers in one central SmartConsole Check Point GUI application used to manage a Check Point environment - configure Security Policies, configure devices, monitor products and events, install updates, and so on.. -
Compliance - Optimize your security settings and comply with regulatory requirements
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SmartEvent Server - Manage security events in real-time.
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SmartEvent Correlation Unit - Correlate security events in real-time.
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To configure the Security Gateways in SmartConsole
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From the navigation toolbar, select Gateways & Servers.
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Click New, and select Gateway.
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In the Check Point Security Gateway Creation window that opens, select a configuration mode:
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Wizard Mode - Run the configuration wizard.
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Classic Mode - Configure the Security Gateway settings in the classic mode (see Managing Gateways).
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