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Rahul Kamble. - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Director at One Networks
Reseller
Top 5
An expensive solution that needs to set up support centers in India
Pros and Cons
  • "I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten."
  • "Check Point NGFW needs to run marketing events. They have also to set up a support center in India."

What needs improvement?

Check Point NGFW needs to run marketing events. They have also to set up a support center in India. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for 12 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool's scalability a ten out of ten. 

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How was the initial setup?

I rate the tool's initial deployment a nine out of ten. 

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

Check Point NGFW is expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

We have customers from medium and corporate enterprises. I rate the solution a ten out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1961277 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Ts Systems Integration Specialist at NTT Security
Real User
Top 5
User-friendly with good dashboards and helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "The Check Point firewall features for Next Generation Firewalls are excellent."
  • "Bug Fixes and enhancement requests should be remediated earlier, as we have multiple dependencies and auditors are forced to have the latest possible environments."

What is our primary use case?

Our customer has been the best in stock trading; they observed that in peak hours or business hours buying and selling the stocks was time-consuming.

When they reached out to the firewall team, we checked the disk space, memory, and HDD we didn't notice much difference.

However, we monitored the interface utilization, and 1 GB was choking up and being consumed. The cpstat status on the interface level monitor and bundling the multiple interfaces fixed the issue.

How has it helped my organization?

We have been fixing the performance and also found that the solution offers:
1. A user-friendly dashboard with all the information available in front view and we view according to our requirements in graphical, statistically, etc.
2. Check Point firewall can combine all locations in one Check Point management console so that we can monitor everything with alert configuration.
3. We have multiple options for SIC resetting.
4. We can monitor the complete organization (for RAM, Memory, Disk, and CPU) and alert handle monitoring. We can now easily handle failovers.

What is most valuable?

The Check Point firewall features for Next Generation Firewalls are excellent. Through scripts, we can easily push firewall rules, extract, and import as per availability. Scripting is the best way to support the firewall functionality and it's been supported by all major versions. We can monitor all types of logs (traffic logs, management logs, and active logs). 

The firewall is EDR-supported; we can block or allow the URLs as per phishing or detection. 

Firewall flow and logs analysis is awesome.  

What needs improvement?

Bug Fixes and enhancement requests should be remediated earlier, as we have multiple dependencies and auditors are forced to have the latest possible environments.

Check Point's major version should have an extended time than the default time mentioned in the end-of-life policy document with additional prices.

As for deployment, we follow best practices for long-term support services. Tools must be introduced and supportive in analyzing the data, flow, and threats. We have to introduce the scripting part to work seamlessly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability offers high performance.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability offers high performance.

How are customer service and support?

The support is the best in the marketplace.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

We did not use a different solution. It's the best in the marketplace and stronger than any other firewall. We can trust it 100%.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was complex.

What about the implementation team?

We handled the setup in-house.

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

Definitely, every sector [banks, finance, corporate, etc] should have a Check Point Firewall for strengthening/securing the environment.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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PriyanshuKumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at The Digital Library
Real User
Comprehensive protection against network threats, malware, and phishing
Pros and Cons
  • "It provides end-to-end resolution."
  • "The source package is a bit more expensive than its competitors."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for full-scale integration and end-to-end management at the organization. The Check Point NGFW implementation took place quite smoothly.

Check Point NGFW is the best in terms of comprehensive protection against network threats and security against malware and phishing attacks. It smoothly restricts these via anti-phishing algorithms.

Check Point NGFW source package covers all the bases - application control, NAT, DLP, routing, content awareness, VPN, desktop security, and much more.

It is scalable, provides end-to-end resolution and customized productive services like providing a complete solution for perimeter protection that
blocks the traffic based on an IP address or on applications
and content. This makes Check Point NGFW highly promising and makes it a complete solution.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point NGFW is the best in terms of comprehensive protection against network threats, malware, and phishing and smoothly restricts these via anti-phishing algorithms.

The source package covers all the bases - application control, NAT, DLP, routing, content awareness, VPN, desktop security, et cetera.

It provides end-to-end resolution. It is a customized productive service and a complete solution for perimeter protection that blocks traffic based on IPs, applications, and content.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable services it provides are end-to-end resolution and perimeter protection; It blocks traffic based on IP address, applications, and content.

Check Point NGFW is best in terms of comprehensive protection against network threats, malware, and phishing. It has great anti-phishing algorithms.

What needs improvement?

They could improve by lowering prices. The source package is a bit more expensive than its competitors. 

We've had some downtime issues.

It could be more generalized and user-friendly in terms of its support portal for raising tickets. Ads management should all just be on a single click.

Overall Check Point NGFW is highly scalable and provides end-to-end resolution and a wide range of customized productive services with a huge community and team behind it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for about 1.5 years or so.

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

I hadn't gone through any such solution earlier. I just tried in-built system solutions.

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

Check Point NGFW integration is quite smooth in terms of licensing. They are a bit more expensive, yet they are overall a strong product and a must-have for professionals.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

No, I did not go through software review websites for recommendations and software services outlooks.

What other advice do I have?

Check Point NGFW is highly scalable. It has a wide range of customized productive services with a huge community and team behind its technology.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Security IT at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 20
Easy to implement - NGFW CheckPoint
Pros and Cons
  • "There is modern protection against current threats."
  • "The documentation could be better."

What is our primary use case?

This is a very good application to be able to provide security to our infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The provisioning through the Azure templates was very good. It is exactly the same security application of Check Point gateways as the one on-premises.

Now we can use the tool to provide granular security between subnets or generate VPNs against other offices, all with the great security that the manufacturer provides us.

The application control provided by the gateways is also very good for our objectives, which were to block some general access applications or categories that are prohibited by the business.

How has it helped my organization?

This security tool helps us a lot in the public cloud environment. We can provide perimeter security in the environment now.

We have been able to implement server policies, DMZ subnets, and updates, among others, that are not available for all VNETs, subnets, or servers, and with this, we have greater control.

Additionally, we have created new VPNs against some offices, which are monitored, encrypted traffic, and find it really easy to provide the required service.

Finally, we have created nets for public access to the infrastructure. It has really helped us a lot.

What is most valuable?

The most important features of this application are:

1- An easy implementation at the virtual level. This helps us to be able to have security in the cloud.

2- The monitor and records are shown from the security management environment, where we can validate many events that happen over time to improve security through the dashboard.

3- There is modern protection against current threats. All new Check Point protection features are included and ready to provide more protection.

4- The licensing includes management service.

What needs improvement?

The documentation could be better. Sometimes they do not update their manuals effectively. Not everything is the same, and it generates some problems in the implementations.

There's an issue with licensing provisioning within the Check Point NGFW Gateway. It is really difficult to place the licenses correctly, generating additional work or limiting the solution due to poor provisioning.

I would like them to improve the response speed of technical support.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have used the Check Point Next Generation Firewalls for the last four years.

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

Four years ago, we had not used an NGFW in Azure. We used the basic security until we could meet and receive support from a Check Point partner.

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

The best option is to have a partner to support you with quotes, features, and other valuable details. They can guide you via details that Check Point currently does not provide publicly, to make good decisions.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We always evaluate the options. We take into account Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco, and Fortinet.

The benefits provided by Check Point turned out better than what we requested, which is why this was our first choice.

What other advice do I have?

This is a very good security application, both physically and as a virtual appliance.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Ankita  Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Developer at Capegemini Consulting India Private Limited
Real User
Top 20
Great for data and system security management and provides end-to-end resolution
Pros and Cons
  • "It's scalable and provides end-to-end resolution."
  • "Check Point NGFW Firewall requires frequent updates to build more user-friendly dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

Check Point NGFW proved to be highly scalable, secure, and stable, among other alternatives of multiple firewalls present in the market.

At an organizational level, the integration and implementation of Check Point NGFW took place on a priority basis due to data and system security concerns against malware and phishing attacks.

Check Point NGFW bifurcates, channels, and segregates the internal network and builds a secure VLAN, and separates it for every department.

Check Point NGFW is highly scalable and provides end-to-end resolution and customized productive service making Check Point NGFW more promising and user-friendly than its alternatives and services like navigation, control, and filtering ensure that all users stay connected to business applications and restrict traffic.

How has it helped my organization?

At the organizational level, the integration and implementation of Check Point NGFW took place on a priority basis based on our data and system security concerns about malware and phishing attacks.

What is most valuable?

Check Point NGFW bifurcates, channels, and segregates internal networks. It builds a secure VLAN and separates it for every department.

It's scalable and provides end-to-end resolution. It offers services like navigation, control, and filtering and ensures that all users stay connected to business applications while restricting traffic.

Check Point NGFW is great for data and system security management against malware and phishing attacks.

What needs improvement?

Check Point NGFW Firewall requires frequent updates to build more user-friendly dashboards. They need to begin the implementation of more active VPN support.

A few services of Check Point NGFW require immediate improvements, like the customer support portal and the ads management on the platform. These services need to be improved to help ensure mass adoption of Check Point NGFW.

Check Point NGFW Protects from all types of internal and external attacks, and it is easy to use. 

For how long have I used the solution?

The integration of Check Point NGFW in my organization has taken about 1.5 years or so, and it's still going smoothly.

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

I haven't gone through any other platforms or solutions. However, these platforms have become a key part of our organization & work management.

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

Check Point NGFW is a highly scalable and secure solution that is user-friendly. It is up to the mark in terms of data and system security management. Potential users should just go for it. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I haven't personally evaluated other solutions via reviews from some software review websites.

What other advice do I have?

Go for Check Point NGFW. It's the best among market alternatives and is a must-have solution for professionals.

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Hugo Alexis Espinoza Naranjo - PeerSpot reviewer
Perimeter Security Administrator at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
A state-of-the-art perimeter firewall with good ROI and helpful management capbilities
Pros and Cons
  • "The characteristics on offer have come to give an added value under a single investment, thus offering many advantages."
  • "The policy installation module should be improved."

What is our primary use case?

In the search to establish the best perimeter security while achieving standards, protection, reduced expenses, and additional benefits, we found this product. It allows us to see a low return on the investment that could be established. We like the Check Point brand, thanks to the characteristic benefits, evolution, and innovation that the brand has. It's allowed us to establish and meet the needs we have.

How has it helped my organization?

The state-of-the-art perimeter firewall we use today has great benefits and an outstanding number of available features put into place. The characteristics on offer have come to give an added value under a single investment, thus offering many advantages. We have achieved and a return on investment and the benefits are consistent with the expectations set in motion. We are managing to correct and protect not only one area, but we are putting into operation additional functions to achieve an appropriate level of security. 

What is most valuable?

We like that we can create different VPN services connected from site to site or remote desktop connections to establish connections from point to site or from site to site, thus giving us a really high capacity to establish and manage simultaneously. This has allowed us to be a little more flexible, giving each of the members of the organization the possibility of working from home and being able to interconnect with the different branches of our central service quickly, safely, and efficiently. 

What needs improvement?

The policy installation module should be improved. It needs to be faster and have a complete interface to manage and apply changes more quickly when creating a policy or wanting to modify an existing one. 

One of the features that has been getting better over time is the way you install and apply your policies. Before, they were very slow. Today, it has improved. That said, it could be a little faster and more efficient and thus achieve a fast, light, and efficient installation in the services that are being configured instantly when they are applied.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for one year.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Edwin Solano Salmeron - PeerSpot reviewer
Soporte técnico superior at Acobo
Real User
Secure, helps comply with regulations, and offers good flexibility
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point has given us the ability to comply with regulations and with capacities in a way that we never could before."
  • "In the future, some of the features that I would like to see would be the ability to integrate environmental solutions such as the metaverse or blockchain so that we can see them also in applications directly and on mobile devices or natively."

What is our primary use case?

Currently, we have a need for security when it comes to protecting the company's infrastructure on a perimeter basis. We need to cover many branches that must be protected and require a solution that provides us with technological security solutions that allow us to establish and configure in a simple and centralized way for each of the branches.

As a result, we have searched for solutions that meet these requirements, in addition, we are seeking out solutions with technological innovation capabilities constantly.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point has given us the ability to comply with regulations and with capacities in a way that we never could before. Not only have we managed to secure our network, our infrastructure, and our equipment - we have also managed to gain analysis and additional configurations in each of the complex procedures that are carried out daily.

What is most valuable?

The Next Generation firewalls are quite flexible in many of their characteristics. These devices have blades or sections or small spaces where they have additional features that we can use. That way, we are not only protecting our organization and other branches that belong to our company - we also have other features if the need arises. These are the features that will always help us to put safety first in our organization.

What needs improvement?

In the future, some of the features that I would like to see would be the ability to integrate environmental solutions such as the metaverse or blockchain so that we can see them also in applications directly and on mobile devices or natively. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for three years.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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Paola Zúñiga Rojas - PeerSpot reviewer
Agente de servicios al cliente at Grupo Purdy
Real User
Great perimeter security with helpful real-time search and analysis
Pros and Cons
  • "It is giving us a greater reach for greater prevention and is proactively protecting our employees."
  • "Hopefully, in the future, these will be much more plug-and-play and orchestrated from a single administration console."

What is our primary use case?

We needed a perimeter solution that would add value to our organization by safeguarding our information, equipment, users, and all the infrastructure we have within our entire organization. We needed something that, in the future, had the capacity to be scalable as well as something that was easy to configure. We wanted to ensure that it could be configured in a way that, if high availability is required, it would be fine. In that search, we decided to try the NGFW from Check Point.

How has it helped my organization?

With the Next-Generation Firewall disable solution, we have been able to solve not only the issue of perimeter security. We have also managed to incorporate a real-time search and analysis into our organization, which allows us, in some cases, to even enable the emulation capacity and solution in real-time. 

It is giving us a greater reach for greater prevention and is proactively protecting our employees. 

Check Point is a business ally in our organization. We have many users outside of it who are dedicated to the sales part. In my case, in my experience, I have been learning about the solution for a short time. That said, it has been a learning experience and constant evolution as I learn to function in this new position.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the ability to emulate the attacks of all those attachments or events that we have. That way, we can find a quick and easy way to clean, examine, and analyze what is happening within our organization. It ensures the end user is given an attachment that is a clean document - both safe and reliable. 

Today, Check Point invests a lot in technology, and that gives us the best security and clear confidence that we are working with a first-world company that will always be at the forefront of security and analysis. They protect us as an organization by providing us with quality services every day.

What needs improvement?

Innovation is one of the most important things they must adhere to. I have liked seeing how innovation evolves and how security teams protect themselves proactively while always being efficient. Hopefully, in the future, these will be much more plug-and-play and orchestrated from a single administration console. 

Today, I am learning a lot about the cloud. I know that this is one of the solutions that can be placed in any cloud, so we will soon see if it will continue with the virtualization of Web3 equipment.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for seven months.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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