I like the firewall and the virtual machine. I also like that it's compatible with Amazon Web Services and Azure.
Business Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A user-friendly and compatible cloud security solution
Pros and Cons
- "I like the firewall and the virtual machine. I also like that it's compatible with Amazon Web Services and Azure."
- "Check Point Virtual Systems is a complete solution, but pricing can be better."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
Check Point Virtual Systems is a complete solution, but pricing can be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Check Point Virtual Systems for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's very stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Check Point Virtual Systems is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We depend on the community a lot. It's good. The response time from technical support is also good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was complex. It took about four months to implement this solution. Four people deploy and maintain this product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price could be better.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated two or three competing products like Huawei. Check Point and Fortinet is quality, but the prices vary. Huawei is very easy to use, and it's common. The main difference between all is the cost.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Check Point as it's an effective tool, and implementation is very easy.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Check Point Virtual Systems a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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