User-mode processes are processes that run in the user space of the operating system, as opposed to kernel-mode processes that run in the kernel space. User-mode processes are usually less privileged and have less access to system resources than kernel-mode processes. Check Point products use both user-mode and kernel-mode processes to provide various functionalities and services.
The following are some of the user-mode processes that can be seen on the management server and gateway:
fwd: This process is responsible for policy installation, logging, and communication with other Check Point components. It runs on both the management server and gateway.
cpd: This process is responsible for licensing, certificate management, and communication with SmartConsole. It runs on both the management server and gateway.
cpwd: This process is responsible for monitoring and restarting other processes. It runs on both the management server and gateway.
The following is a user-mode process that can only be seen on the management server:
fwm: This process is responsible for managing the security policy database, compiling the security policy, and generating reports. It runs only on the management server.
Therefore, the correct answer is B.
References: Check Point Processes and Daemons, Check Point Processes Cheat Sheet, Check Point Firewall Security Solution
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