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it_user1288029 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at DGIT
Reseller
Excellent anti-phishing and scanning for suspicious SMS with an easy initial setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The anti-phishing and scanning of SMS are the most valuable aspects of the solution. Sometimes we will get some SMS and they will try to redirect you to malicious links. If you have SandBlast Mobile, it helps you prevent clicking on those malicious links."
  • "For SandBlast Mobile, the only thing that is lacking is that it wasn't available for all types of users. However, Check Point has since fixed this, with ZoneAlarm."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for mobile security, which is important in our part of the world. Using SandBlast Mobile, we're able to prove if a traditional antivirus has become embedded in some devices. It helps us to combat cybercrime. We're able to control things like SMS phishing and check for malicious links and malicious application downloads.

For example, if my son downloads Angry Birds, and we don't know if the version he downloaded was malicious, we can trigger SandBlast to check it.

What is most valuable?

The anti-phishing and scanning of SMS are the most valuable aspects of the solution. Sometimes we will get some SMS and they will try to redirect you to malicious links. If you have SandBlast Mobile, it helps you prevent clicking on those malicious links.

What needs improvement?

For SandBlast Mobile, the only thing that is lacking is that it wasn't available for all types of users. However, Check Point has since fixed this, with ZoneAlarm. With ZoneAlarm for mobile, it will also direct from the Google Apps, or the Play Store. And then they get to pay for it too. I think it's a very nice solution. 

In terms of features, I believe they really have everything covered. I can't say if anything needs to be added. In this part of the world, we're still trying to bring ourselves up to speed in terms of what works best.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for three years now.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good. I'd rate it four out of five. I'm not sure if there are any shortfalls. I haven't seen any that would make me worry about the stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the solution is good. I'd rate the solution four out of five.

How are customer service and support?

We've contacted technical support They've been very good. So far, we've been pleased with their level of service.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We didn't previously use a different solution. In terms of mobile technology, it's completely new to me.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's easy to deploy.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I haven't evaluated other options of compared this solution to other available platforms.

What other advice do I have?

We're a distributor of Check Point and Check Point partners. 

We have a good understanding of what kind of security our clients need to stay safe in our country.

We both use it ourselves, so we can demonstrate the solution, and offer it as a solution to our clients. It's easy because it's on mobile so we can show clients on our phone.

I'd advise others to use the solution. It's a modern technology that really combats today's cyber threats on mobile devices.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. In terms of usage, it's given me everything I need. In Nigeria, we don't have many solutions that do what Check Point does.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Distributor
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reviewer1172931 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Tranformation Project Manager at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
It's easy to use and durable but the interface should be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "The usability is the most valuable feature. It's really easy to use. It's a durable solution. I don't have any breaches. It is a good solution from that angle."
  • "The interface could be more user-friendly. They should improve the look and feel."

What is our primary use case?

We use the private cloud deployment model. We use AWS as our cloud provider. Our primary use case is for my users who are mobile. If I want them to connect from wherever they are and build connections to the emails. It's for my management that are usually very mobile.

What is most valuable?

The usability is the most valuable feature. It's really easy to use. It's a durable solution. I don't have any breaches. It is a good solution from that angle. 

What needs improvement?

The interface could be more user-friendly. They should improve the look and feel.

I would like to see more meaningful logs in the next release. The way the system is now, it's pretty expensive. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I've not had an issue with this solution. There were issues when we did it first, there were a few problems with instability. People were not able to log in. But I think it's fine now because now, from a products point of view, it was the best solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I'm okay with the scalability. It's flexible enough. I currently have around 400 users. The users are primarily branch managers and top management of the bank.

We don't have any plans to increase the usage as of now. 

How are customer service and technical support?

Their technical support is good. We don't have any issues with them. Anytime we have a problem, they help us. 

How was the initial setup?

The deployment took around three months. 

What about the implementation team?

We used an integrator for the deployment. We used our partners for the integration and customization. 

What other advice do I have?

We had initial problems because our requirements were not well defined. You should define your use case. You should also look into other options to see what else there is out there and what they offer. 

I would rate it a seven out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner.
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Security Sales Engineer at BT - British Telecom
MSP
Easy deployment: We simply send a link through email to a user, they install the software and are protected
Pros and Cons
  • "The easy deployment is the key for us. I can simply send a link through email to a user, then they install the software and are protected."
  • "I would like to see more visibility into the actual devices that it's protecting. In some cases, you don't want to see a lot. However, for our purposes, I would like to see more information about the applications which are installed, then have more control over what can and what cannot be installed."

What is our primary use case?

We use SandBlast to protect our mobile devices, as well as our iPads and Samsung tablets. 

How has it helped my organization?

We use SandBlast, internally, as a test bed so we can go out and sell it. The ease of the deployment to users has been key, and most beneficial for us.

What is most valuable?

The easy deployment is the key for us. I can simply send a link through email to a user, then they install the software and are protected.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see more visibility into the actual devices that it's protecting. In some cases, you don't want to see a lot. However, for our purposes, I would like to see more information about the applications which are installed, then have more control over what can and what cannot be installed. That would be very useful for us.

The GUI could be a bit more intuitive, as far as going from page to page and understanding what you're looking in the beginning. After you use it for a while, you get used it.

For how long have I used the solution?

Three to five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We've had it deployed for about three years now. We have had no hiccups nor issues with it at all going down. Also, we have not experienced any difficulties with it protecting devices.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In terms of the scalability, we have not pushed the limits of the product yet. We only have around 20 users deployed at this time.

How are customer service and technical support?

We deal directly with the Sales Engineers (SEs) for SandBlast. So, we're not a typical user where we are using technical support from Check Point. Therefore, we haven't used their technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very straightforward, not complex at all. For us, it was simply sending out an email link to our users. They installed it from the App Store, and that's it.

What about the implementation team?

Check Point deployed it for us. The experience was simple and easy. Check Point was helpful, as far as explaining the deployment and showing us how to use the software with the GUI.

I was the administrator of the deployment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We didn't actually purchase the software. It was given to us by Check Point. We are using it as a test bed for possible future customers. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it a nine of ten because of the ease of installing it. Using it on a daily basis, the administration is quite easy. 

I would advise someone considering SandBlast to have some definite use cases in mind before deploying it. That way you can deploy it very specifically towards what you are going to be using it for.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner.
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it_user967395 - PeerSpot reviewer
In-Charge (IT Support) at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Doesn't allow you to activate some applications until your mobile is malware free
Pros and Cons
  • "It doesn't allow you to activate some of the applications until your mobile is malware free. That way we come to know that the device secure and only then do we deploy the business application."
  • "It does the process in the background and it does a wonderful job but the methodologies don't pop up. They should make it more interactive."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case for this solution is to integrate with mobile device management.

How has it helped my organization?

It doesn't allow you to activate some of the applications until your mobile is malware free. That way we come to know that the device is secure and only then do we deploy the business application. 

What is most valuable?

The antimalware feature has been valuable. 

What needs improvement?

It does the process in the background and it does a wonderful job but the methodologies don't pop up. They should make it more interactive. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is at quite a good level. We'll scale along with the product if we wish to grow.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was quite simple.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented through a system integrator. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Pricing is a little high.

What other advice do I have?

This is a must-go solution if you want mobile device security. 

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller.
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reviewer2291766 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security officer at a construction company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 10
The market-leading Mobile Threat Defense solution that keeps your corporate data safe
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a scalable solution. Up to three hundred users are using the solution. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten."
  • "The project point needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for protecting mobile devices and have a few cases for integrating HEM mobile as it is the gate to some payment applications.

What needs improvement?

The project point needs improvement. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Check Point Harmony Mobile for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. I rate the stability an eight out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. Up to three hundred users are using the solution.  I rate the scalability a ten out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

The technical support team is good. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is not so high. I would rate the pricing a three or four out of ten. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the overall solution a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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