Check Point Infinity vs Microsoft Defender for Office 365 comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Infinity
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Defender for Offi...
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of Check Point Infinity is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is 12.3%, down from 21.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
Email Security
13.1%
Microsoft Security Suite
1.5%
 

Featured Reviews

Ashish Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 30, 2024
Helps in developing centralized applications within an enterprise
While Check Point Infinity is a robust and innovative solution, some areas could benefit from improvement. One area is the user-friendly integration of privacy-focused features. The complexity of ensuring end-to-end data privacy could be simplified, making the implementation of advanced privacy measures more straightforward. Additionally, enhancing the accessibility of smart contract development, making the process more intuitive, and reducing the learning curve for developers would be a significant improvement. Improving documentation and providing educational resources tailored to users with varying expertise would contribute to a smoother adoption process. Lastly, improving compatibility with other networks and legacy systems would broaden the scope of applicability, facilitating seamless integration into existing enterprise infrastructure.
SR
Nov 28, 2023
Stops evolving threats and offers peace of mind
We use the solution for wireless scanning, reporting, and monitoring.  The product is not resource-intensive.  The tool's most valuable feature is virus scanning, which has saved us from malware and ransomware.  We need to be able to whitelist data at the backend.  I have been using the product…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have full control over what our employees can do with the devices we provide them, to provide a secure and reliable network infrastructure."
"Check Point Infinity's threat prevention capabilities benefitted our organization."
"The product's excellent scalability features have allowed our organization to seamlessly adapt to the growing demand. The consensus mechanism and smart contract capabilities have optimized our workflow, resulting in an overall reduction in the complexity of our organization."
"It has come to reinforce the security architecture of the organization since it covers all the necessary pieces of security."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from factors like ease of use, visibility, and cost to the enterprise."
"Our network security posture has improved significantly due to several factors. We've seen a 25% reduction in security incidents due to Infinity's advanced threat prevention capabilities. Additionally, the platform's automation features led to a 20% increase in operational efficiency, allowing our security teams to focus on more strategic tasks."
"It is a scalable product."
"Infinity has come to give us total protection."
"At the moment we are satisfied with this product. It's a stable, scalable, and resilient solution for us."
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365's most valuable features are safe attachments and safe links."
"Microsoft Defender has a feature to protect each and every attachment. Even if it's an encrypted attachment, it will check for any potential threats."
"Our customers are satisfied with Defender for 365 because Microsoft products are easy to use and customize to meet the client's needs. Everything is in one place, so we can adjust policies as needed for phishing, DLP, ATP, or any other security features that our clients want to apply."
"Defender for 365 is a comprehensive cloud-based solution. The value of the cloud is that you aren't alone. Threat intelligence and analytics are shared in the cloud. We don't have to find the solution alone. If you face an unknown threat with traditional solutions like Trend Micro and Symantec, you need to open a case and send your information to them to analyze forensically and identify the source of the attack."
"One of the best features of the tool is its capability to aggregate insights from different workloads, basically from the Office 365 and endpoints part."
"The basic features are okay and I'm satisfied with the Defender."
"The good part is that you don't have to configure it, which is very convenient."
 

Cons

"In the future, I would like to see new developments that allow us to centralize the cloud."
"It seems that the performance varies, likely influenced by the client's size and the provisioning of resources."
"Technical support is pretty delayed."
"The tool's technical support lags."
"Check Point Infinity's web application is sometimes a little slow."
"The solution's reports should be easy to understand and work with."
"The licensing model for Check Point Infinity is not clear."
"Technical support is something that needs improvement."
"There needs to be an improvement in integrating the product to work across multiple operating systems, and to have better support for non-Microsoft file types."
"The product must provide better malware detection."
"Microsoft Defender for Office 365 should improve the troubleshooting tools. It's unclear whether the device is blocked at the firewall level or at the device itself. The granularity needed for troubleshooting is currently lacking. From my perspective, Microsoft should address this issue to benefit many users who likely share the same sentiment."
"The UI needs to be more user-friendly."
"They have moved features from one console to another. Things have been moved around in the interface and it takes me time to find where certain features are."
"About eight months ago, we started to measure the quantity of phishing and spam that we have been receiving, and it has been increasing a lot. That means that protection for our email is not as good as we were expecting."
"There is room for improvement with the UI."
"One area for improvement is integration. For example, when it comes to external SaaS platforms, we were not able to get a lot of information on integrations with such apps for security and authentication."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While the initial payment might be perceived as relatively higher, the absence of hidden supplementing charges contributes to a straightforward and clear pricing model. The pricing is cheap and moderate."
"Since it has not upgraded its price, Check Point Infinity's pricing is flexible compared to other Check Point solutions."
"When it comes to price, the paramount consideration is the strength of the security. If the security measures provided by the product, such as Check Point Infinity, are robust and meet our requirements, price becomes a secondary concern."
"Choosing the correct set of licenses is essential because, without the additional software blade licenses, the Check Point gateways are just a stateful firewall."
"The pricing of Check Point Infinity could be better. There is a license needed to use the solution and we pay annually."
"The price is moderately priced."
"Check Point should provide an enterprise-wide license where the organization should be provided free hand of using any license or services for an agreed period of time (EULA)."
"The product has good pricing considering the features and a global approach."
"While Microsoft Defender for Office 365 necessitates pricier E3 or E5 subscriptions, the extensive functionality offered by these licenses across various Microsoft products justifies the investment."
"The solution saves money so we have seen a return on investment."
"It is much more expensive than using another solution because we have had to include some options and upgrade our license."
"For large enterprise organizations, they can definitely afford it, but for small and medium organizations, they might struggle to cover the expenses."
"I know that the product is incredibly expensive."
"It's a user-base subscription."
"Defender for 365 comes in various plans and licenses, along with other Microsoft security solutions. Purchasing this kind of package or security bundle gives good value for money, and that's what I recommend."
"The solution could be better by simplifying the business model of their licensing. It was hard to figure out how to get the licensing done for the environment, initially."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Security Firm
22%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Infinity?
It provides threat detection, predictive analysis, advanced analytics, and advanced threat protection.
What needs improvement with Check Point Infinity?
I would like to provide my feedback and confirm the reports. The report is the main thing because we have to prepare our representations for senior management on behalf of that report. The solution...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Infinity?
Check Point Infinity is one of Check Point's AI-powered solutions. It is one of the most comprehensive, highly advanced security and threat solutions, which gives us complete robustness, flexibilit...
What do you like most about Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
Threat Explorer is an invaluable tool for me, and it plays a crucial role in helping me discern the origins of various email campaigns, pinpointing where they emanate from, and identifying the indi...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Office 365?
The product must provide better malware detection. The detection algorithms don't perform the way I hope they would.
 

Also Known As

R80, Infinity
MS Defender for Office 365
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Edel AG
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is trusted by companies such as Ithaca College.
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