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Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) pros and cons

4.4 out of 5

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PROS

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) provides advanced protection features such as IPS, anti-bot, and sandboxing, reducing the need for multiple point solutions.
Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) offers AI-powered threat prevention, zero-day protection, unified management, and scalability, helping organizations preemptively stop unknown attacks.
Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has positively impacted organizations by notably reducing intrusion prevention attempts, blocking phishing-related malware, and reducing security incidents.
Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) excels in preventing sophisticated cyber attacks, controlling user access to application websites, and segmenting internal networks.
Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) provides strong security across AWS, Azure, and multi-tenant models, achieving 99% prevention of advanced threats.

CONS

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has issues with VPN configuration and failover between devices.
There are stability concerns related to frequent updates and hotfixes required by Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).
Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) presents complex initial setup and policy design challenges.
Integration with third-party solutions is complicated with Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).
There are consistent complaints about Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) pricing being too high.
 

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) Pros review quotes

SF
Network Administrator at University of Kelaniya
Dec 21, 2018
The most valuable feature is the IPsec VPN.
AA
Senior Network and Security Analyst at a pharma/biotech company with 11-50 employees
Aug 1, 2018
It filters unwanted traffic.
JV
Engineer at CENACE
Jan 17, 2019
It is easy to configure and it is a valuable antivirus protection. I especially like the IPS feature of this product.
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LD
Network and IT Security Admin at DP World Callao
Jan 24, 2019
We never had an outage of the appliances or the consoles. Stability is very strong. I never had a problem related to stability.
SA
Network Administrator at N S PHARMACY SDN.BHD.
Jun 24, 2019
The initial setup was very straightforward. You can customize it and change it as you need.
SeniorNe6c94 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at Tenece Professional services
Jul 2, 2019
We use Check Point to complete the network compliance rules.
Manegnet677 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Manager at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Jul 7, 2019
The solution is easy to use. I like the monitoring the most.
reviewer1266306 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager - Cyber Security at a transportation company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jan 14, 2020
The most valuable feature is that we are protected against zero-day threats.
reviewer1281831 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security and Network Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Feb 12, 2020
The rules are very easy to deploy and can be optimized pretty quickly.
GM
Head Of Technical Operations at Boylesports
Feb 7, 2020
The best feature is the ability to increase the capacity of the solution by exactly what you add, not losing anything for High Availability.
 

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) Cons review quotes

SF
Network Administrator at University of Kelaniya
Dec 21, 2018
Check Point Smart Dashboard does not support my Apple MacBook Air. It only supports Windows versions.
AA
Senior Network and Security Analyst at a pharma/biotech company with 11-50 employees
Aug 1, 2018
There are some issues compared to other products. Ease of use is one.
JV
Engineer at CENACE
Jan 17, 2019
The presentation of the reports need to be more user-friendly.
Learn what your peers think about Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW). Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
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LD
Network and IT Security Admin at DP World Callao
Jan 24, 2019
I would like for them to develop the ability to manage a cloud firewall with the same console. That would be very helpful.
SA
Network Administrator at N S PHARMACY SDN.BHD.
Jun 24, 2019
Although they have it now, we don't have a license for it, and I think mobile device security should be a standard feature. I cannot control someone bringing their device to my network and what they do.
SeniorNe6c94 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at Tenece Professional services
Jul 2, 2019
This product has room for improvement in technical support for Africa.
Manegnet677 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Manager at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Jul 7, 2019
All the advanced features of automation, especially the first installation of tunnels, need improvement.
reviewer1266306 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager - Cyber Security at a transportation company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jan 14, 2020
Reporting has to be improved.
reviewer1281831 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security and Network Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Feb 12, 2020
One of the main features that need improvement is the rule filter export.
GM
Head Of Technical Operations at Boylesports
Feb 7, 2020
One of the biggest disappointments is the GUI.