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Check Point Certified Security Master Elite (CCSM Elite)
Understand the CCSM Elite progression route and the specialist qualifications required for the award.
A qualification earned through progression
Maintain an active CCSM and then earn two further eligible specialist accreditations. Elite is a composite qualification, not a standalone exam package.
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Check Point Certified Security Master Elite (CCSM Elite) at a glance
- Qualification type
- Composite award
- Questions
- No separate exam
- Exam duration
- Per required exam
- Level
- Master
- Validity
- 24 months
- Route
- Certification progression
No standalone exam format applies.
Plan your route
Who this qualification is for
Experienced Check Point professionals planning the next step in their certification progression.
Progression checklist
- Maintain the required active certification
- Complete eligible specialist accreditations
- Verify the award in Check Point User Center
Prerequisites and progression
Maintain an active CCSM and then earn two further eligible specialist accreditations. Elite is a composite qualification, not a standalone exam package.
Maintain an active CCSM and then earn two further eligible specialist accreditations. Elite is a composite qualification, not a standalone exam package.
Understand the award
No standalone CCSM Elite exam package
Maintain an active CCSM and then earn two further eligible specialist accreditations. Elite is a composite qualification, not a standalone exam package.
Check Point determines which accreditations qualify and when the award is issued. Check the active status of your existing credentials before planning the next exam.
Review the official progression rules ↗Before you apply
Check Point Certified Security Master Elite (CCSM Elite) questions
Is this a separate exam I can book?
Maintain an active CCSM and then earn two further eligible specialist accreditations. Elite is a composite qualification, not a standalone exam package.
Can I take the offered exams online?
The Check Point certification program supports online-proctored delivery through Pearson VUE OnVUE. Confirm availability for your selected exam, country, language and appointment.
Online testing requirements ↗Do I have to attend an official training course?
Check Point does not generally require attendance at its training classes to take a certification exam. You still need to meet any exam prerequisites and prepare for the assessment. Course completion alone is not the exam certification.
What does the displayed price include?
It is a CertWizard support-service price. Confirm the exact support, exam voucher, learning materials and any optional extras in your written quote before ordering.
How do I keep my certification current?
The standard validity is two years. Renewal and extension options depend on the qualification; use your issuer record and the current policy to plan your next step.
Official validity and progression rules ↗How do CCSM and CCSM Elite work?
They are progression awards based on an active prior qualification and additional eligible specialist accreditations. They are not standalone exams in this directory.
Read the CCSM progression guide →Qualification sources checked 2026-11-05. Official Check Point certification information ↗
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