Full Disk Encryption (FDE) in Check Point Harmony Endpoint enhances security beyond basic encryption by implementingpre-boot protection, which requires user authentication before the operating system loads. This is detailed in theCP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdfonpage 217, under "Check Point Full Disk Encryption":
"Combines Pre-boot protection, boot authentication, and strong encryption to make sure that only authorized users are given access to information stored on desktops and laptops."
This statement highlights that pre-boot protection is a distinct layer of security, ensuring that the system remains inaccessible until authentication is completed. Further elaboration is found onpage 223, under "Authentication before the Operating System Loads (Pre-boot)":
"Pre-boot protection prevents unauthorized access to the operating system or bypass of boot protection."
The pre-boot mechanism adds a critical layer by securing the system at the earliest stage of the boot process, distinguishing it from general encryption (which is a prerequisite but not the "additional layer" the question seeks). Thus,Option Bis the correct answer.
Option A ("By offering media encryption")is incorrect because media encryption is a feature of MEPP, not FDE (see page 280).
Option C ("By offering port protection")is also incorrect as port protection pertains to MEPP, not FDE (see page 280).
Option D ("By offering encryption")is too vague and does not specify the additional layer; encryption is inherent to FDE, but pre-boot protection is the added security mechanism.
[References:, CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 217: "Check Point Full Disk Encryption" (mentions pre-boot protection as a key feature)., CP_R81.20_Harmony_Endpoint_Server_AdminGuide.pdf, Page 223: "Authentication before the Operating System Loads (Pre-boot)" (explains the role of pre-boot protection)., ]
