Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) Reviews

My main use case for Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is to provide secure and optimized access to corporate resources for our hybrid workforce or the users who are working from home. We have many employees working from different locations, so we needed a solution that could deliver consistent security without forcing all traffic through our on-prem firewall. Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) gave us a cloud-delivered security platform that combines Secure Web Gateway, Firewall as a Service, and Zero Trust Access.

We use it to secure internet traffic, enforce web usage policies, and give remote users secure access to internal applications without exposing them directly to the internet. It helps us to segment users and devices, reducing lateral movement risks.

Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) stands out because it brings multiple security functions into a single, unified, cloud-native platform. The Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) feature is a major highlight as it gives users seamless and secure access to internal resources without requiring a full-blown VPN, which improves both security and user experience. The Secure Web Gateway component blocks malicious sites, phishing attempts, and unauthorized content in real time.

Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) offers data loss prevention capabilities that help ensure sensitive data does not leave the organization either accidentally or intentionally. Another standout feature is the centralized management console where we can manage all policies, monitor user activities, and respond to incidents.

We have 200 to 300 users that we are managing through Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81). The biggest win for us has been the visibility and control. We now know what is happening across all branches and users, regardless of their location, and we can respond to threats in real time.

The built-in traffic optimization and routing intelligence ensures low latency and reliable connections. Integration with Check Point's ThreatCloud provides real-time threat intelligence, making detections and preventions more accurate. It is a full-stack solution that covers all key network and access needs in one place.

My main use case for Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is for endpoint security. I use the Check Point Quantum Spark 1800, which is not available on the PeerSpot site; when I typed Quantum Spark, it selected the Harmony device.

I use Harmony SASE for endpoint security in my daily operations, protecting all the endpoint securities, which includes my systems, networking devices, and everything that is internally connected from the switch to the firewall. I have all the licenses into the Check Point device, which is protecting all my assets from a security level and state level.

A specific example of a security threat where Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) or my Quantum Spark device helped protect my organization is when the user reaches out to any bot activity or any other country websites. Immediately Check Point reveals some of the IPs getting touched with some other countries' IPs which should not be accessed, so during that time I log into Check Point and block that particular IP. This is very useful, as Check Point shows me pop-up notifications over email and my text message, making it easy for me to recognize which ones are affected and which ones are not.

I use Quantum Spark for internet segregation in SD-WAN and as a DHCP server as endpoint security to secure all my devices from threats, including thrift protection and anti-email protection, and it is very easy to configure as well as easy to understand.

I use Quantum Spark for internet segregation in SD-WAN and as a DHCP server as endpoint security to secure all my devices from threats, including thrift protection and anti-email protection, and it is very easy to configure as well as easy to understand.

I usually use Check Point Harmony SASE for firewall and firewall application management for my internal network traffic.

The features are excellent, particularly the user interface and user accessibility. It provides clear transparency on the traffic and network distribution. The firewall management is the most valuable feature for me.

There are a lot of regulatory restrictions in Turkey. So, most of us interact with a ZTNA module, not the entire SASE. We utilize the SSL VPN capability with 81. We consider replacing our legacy SSL VPN with ZTNA.

The best key features of Harmony are stabilization, private access, and Internet access. Harmony's support for bidirectional traffic and UDP protocol can be improved. Harmony SASE provides cost efficiency. If the prices were reduced, all customers could access it more easily.

My primary use case for Perimeter 81 is to have a secure remote workforce. With colleagues stationed across the globe, it ensures a secure network connection, enabling seamless remote work. 

This is particularly vital for our multinational operations, as it guarantees that our team can access critical resources and applications securely from anywhere in the world. 

Perimeter 81 has become the cornerstone of our remote work infrastructure, providing peace of mind and reliability to our globally dispersed workforce.

Perimeter 81 has been instrumental in transforming our organization. It has seamlessly integrated security into our remote work setup, allowing us to adapt swiftly to the evolving work landscape. 

Our employees now enjoy secure, uninterrupted access to vital resources from anywhere. It has not only improved our overall productivity but also instilled confidence in our team. However, it's crucial to emphasize that achieving these benefits necessitates careful configuration and ongoing management to ensure optimal performance and security.

My main use case for Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) is mostly ZTNA and Firewall as a Service for our remote users on VPN.

A specific example of how I use ZTNA or Firewall as a Service for our remote users is that on company-issued laptops, we deploy ZTNA with the agent running. We ensure that their internet access is secure, regardless of where the user is. It will connect to the SASE POP, which is running the Firewall as a Service, nearest to the user. Even when they're not on company premises, they're still getting to the internet securely.

I don't have anything else to add about how I'm using Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) or any other ways it's supporting my remote workforce.

The best features Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) offers in my experience are ZTNA and Firewall as a Service.

I consider ZTNA and Firewall as a Service to be the best features because it reduces the security threats we have, given the users themselves, considering all the network edges in this case are untrusted. ZTNA ensures that people access using least privilege. In other words, people can only access services that they need to access. This reduces many of the issues we have within, because a user is not exposed to the applications they don't need to access.

Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) has positively impacted my organization by leading to overall security improvements, especially for our VPN users.

I have definitely noticed security improvements, particularly with user incidents, especially the remote ones. The ones on-premises are easily protected behind the Check Point firewall that is on-premises. However, for those on VPN, that's where the SASE comes in to protect them either way, regardless of whether they are on-premises or off-premises. The protection is all-round, wherever they are, helping us avoid many issues they would typically pick up when off-premises without the SASE.

We are a company that is rapidly expanding our presence across multiple regions and moving key operations to a hybrid cloud model and needed a scalable, prevention-first security platform to bolster its security stack. 

Check Point Security Tooling by Check Point Software Technologies offers a robust and comprehensive cybersecurity solution tailored for the insurance industry. With features like advanced threat detection using AI and machine learning, firewalls, intrusion prevention, and endpoint protection, it ensures the security of sensitive customer data and compliance with industry regulations. Its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with existing IT systems allow for minimal disruption and quick deployment, making it adaptable to both small and large insurance firms.

The solution has improved our organization by providing a scalable, prevention-first security platform to better protect critical applications and sensitive client data, and meet industry compliance requirements. We chose Check Point Quantum Security Gateways and Check Point CloudGuard Network Security to protect our on-premises and cloud-based assets. The Quantum gateways in the data center are paired with a cluster of CloudGuard cores in the cloud, safeguarding assets and services in both environments with next-generation threat prevention. 

Check Point’s unified security management made it easy to implement controls and access real-time security data for on-premises and cloud environments. Since the rollout, Quantum's anti-bot, antivirus and SandBlast capabilities have delivered consistent protection. 

Customers employ Check Point Diagnostics for their multi-branch solutions. They're also using Foundation Firewall with Blade Security and Check Point Harmony Connect. Their primary focus is on prevention, particularly in terms of access to ServiceEdge. This approach ensures the safety of packets and applications for our IT customers. Consequently, we are investing in quality hardware to support these secure solutions.

Our investment in quality hardware has proven to provide a better customer experience. They heavily rely on Check Point Firewall and Check Point SaaS Connect to safeguard their networks from external threats and attacks.