Security Management Server Authentication

For Centrally managed appliances only:

When you select central management as your security policy management method, the Security Management Server Authentication page opens.

Select an option to authenticate trusted communication with the Security Management Server A 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.:

• Initiate trusted communication securely by using a one-time password - The one-time password is used to authenticate communication between the appliance and the Security Management Server A Check Point Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server. securely.

  Enter a one-time password and confirm it. This password is only used for establishing the initial trust. When established, trust is based on security certificates.

  Important - This password must be identical for the Secure Communication authentication one-time password configured for the appliance object in the 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. of the Security Management Server.

• Initiate trusted communication without authentication (not secure) - Use this option only if there is no risk of malicious behavior (for example, when in a lab setting).

• Configure one-time password later - Set the one-time password at a different time using the WebUI application.