CCSM Advanced Threat Prevention Practice Question
A Check Point administrator is configuring Anti-Bot to detect and block communication with command-and-control servers. The administrator wants to ensure that the gateway can identify botnet traffic even when the C&C server uses a domain generation algorithm (DGA) to frequently change its domain names. Which Anti-Bot feature should the administrator enable to address this?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is relying on reputation or sinkholing, which require known malicious domains, whereas DGA domains are new and unpredictable.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Domain generation algorithm (DGA) detection
DGA detection is specifically designed to identify domains generated by algorithms, which are often used by botnets to evade blocklists. By analyzing domain name characteristics, the gateway can block C&C communication even for previously unseen domains. Enabling this feature in the Anti-Bot blade enhances protection against advanced botnets that rely on DGA.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Traffic anomaly detection
Why it's wrong here
Traffic anomaly detection monitors for deviations from normal traffic patterns, which might indicate botnet activity. However, it does not specifically analyze domain names for DGA characteristics. It could raise alerts for unusual traffic but may not reliably identify DGA domains. It is a complementary feature but not the primary solution for DGA-based C&C detection.
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Domain generation algorithm (DGA) detection
Why this is correct
DGA detection specifically analyzes domain names for patterns indicative of algorithmically generated domains, such as high entropy, consonant clusters, or unusual length. This allows the gateway to identify and block C&C communication even when the domain is new and has no reputation. It is designed to counter botnets that use DGA to evade static blocklists.
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DNS sinkhole
Why it's wrong here
DNS sinkhole redirects DNS queries for malicious domains to a controlled server, but it requires prior knowledge of the malicious domains. It does not detect DGA-generated domains on the fly. While it can be used to block known C&C domains, it does not address the dynamic nature of DGA, so it is not the correct feature to enable for this scenario.
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Reputation service
Why it's wrong here
The reputation service uses ThreatCloud to assign a reputation score to IP addresses and domains based on historical data. While it can detect known malicious domains, it may not be effective against DGA-generated domains that are new and have no reputation. It does not specifically analyze domain patterns, so it is not the best choice for DGA-based C&C.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Check Point exam blueprint
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