Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) Reviews

We are using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) to protect our private network and provide internet reachability.

We have configured the security policy for our LAN subnet with Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW). When users are reaching the internet or accessing any website, application, or resource, they must go through our security policy, which includes antivirus, IPS, IDS, and sandboxing features. This provides us with both security and connectivity.

Currently, we have more than 50 users accessing the internet through Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW). We experience no lagging or disconnection issues while maintaining security.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) offers excellent stability and various security features.

After deploying Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), we are very secure from cyber threats. Our resources are protected, and our endpoint devices are prevented from downloading malicious files. Our environment remains safe with Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).

We have observed a reduction in security incidents since implementing Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).

The command line interface for troubleshooting issues in Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) could be simplified, and a better knowledge base document could be provided.

Apart from the complex command lines, Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is user-friendly.

We have been using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) for more than three years.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is stable.

The scalability of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is superior compared to other OEMs.

The support team for Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is responsive when we face technical issues.

We evaluated the FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall as an alternative solution.

Our employees are protected with Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), ensuring comprehensive security.

Anyone looking for a security gateway in their network should consider Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) as an excellent solution, as it provides all necessary security features.

I rate Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) nine out of ten.

My main use case for Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is segmentation of VLANs, and the logging feature is great for my day-to-day operations.

A specific example of how I use segmentation and logging in my environment involves segmenting equipment into different VLANs, terminating all the VLANs on the Check Point firewall, and using the logging features to debug what's happening if there are any issues.

The best features Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) offers include the logging feature, and the IPS and IDS is also great.

What makes those features stand out for me is that the logging is very easy to get an overview on what's happening inside the network, and the IPS and IDS is very much hand-off; you just set it up the first time and it's up and running.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has positively impacted my organization by providing more oversight over what's happening in the network, so the cybersecurity aspect of risk management has improved drastically.

The way risk management has improved is that getting an overview and seeing what's happening inside the network and then being able to take decisions on what to allow and not allow is much easier than on other firewalls.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) could be improved by streamlining the licensing process a bit.

The challenges with the licensing process come from its complexity.

I have been using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) for seven years.

In my experience, Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is very much stable; we have had some bugs since we deployed it, but the support has been good at helping us resolve them.

The scalability of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is not very good; what you buy the first time is what you get, and it's hard to scale from there, but we over-scoped the deployment.

I rated the service 9 out of 10 because the support could be a little better; that's the only thing that it could improve to get a 10. Other than that, the firewalls themselves are very sturdy and they just work.

Positive

We previously used a Cisco ASA 55000 series, which was pretty much out of date, so we needed to upgrade to something better, and we landed on the Check Point firewalls.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) was good; it was pretty much straightforward with no hidden costs.

Before choosing Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), we evaluated other options, including a POC on Palo Alto, but Check Point won the POC.

My advice to others looking into using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is to definitely pay for Check Point Professional Services to assist with the deployment and the design of what you're trying to do, as it saves you a headache later. I rate Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) 9 out of 10.

Our main use case for Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is to provide internet connectivity to our private network users, and we are using a device for internet connectivity, other branches connectivity, and SSL remote access VPN users.

We have branch to branch connectivity to our headquarters using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), so our branch users access private resources and servers from the local private network with the help of IPsec VPN.

The high availability setup of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is outstanding. Whenever any hardware fails, whether active or standby, the second hardware takes care of all connectivity, and there will be no loss of connection or session seen by users. It also provides great unified policy control that prevents users from any threat from the outside.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has positively impacted our organization by providing visibility of what users are accessing from their laptops, which we previously did not have. We are now able to get visibility at the user level and create reporting based on that.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) can be complex for beginner engineers, as sometimes the SmartConsole interface or blade architecture can be complex for them to handle and configure in the initial setup. It can be improved in the initial configuration of a next-generation firewall setup.

We are using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) for more than two years.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is stable.

The scalability of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is good.

The support team is supportive in terms of customer support for Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).

Positive

Before Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), we were using the Sophos firewall.

We evaluated Fortinet firewall before choosing Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).

I advise other organizations looking for a next-generation firewall to consider Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) as it is best in the security market, providing great control with features IPsec or SSL VPN, and SandBlast, which all come under the Next-Generation Firewall.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has provided time saved and security from the threats that we are getting from this solution.

I rate Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) eight out of ten.

My main use case for Check Point NGFW is perimeter security, and we use it on-prem.

I use Check Point NGFW for perimeter security specifically in our data centers.

The best features Check Point NGFW offers are centralized manage control and centralized load manage control.

The AI power enhances the features of Check Point NGFW.

The AI powered features provide real time threat detection.

Check Point NGFW has positively impacted my organization by improving security and reducing incidents.

We have seen a 2% reduction in incidents.

Check Point NGFW could be improved if support was better.

My experience with support has shown that there are delays.

I have been using Check Point NGFW for three years.

In my experience, Check Point NGFW is not stable.

The scalability of Check Point NGFW is satisfactory.

I find the customer support to be very challenging.

I would rate the customer support a seven on a scale of one to ten.

Neutral

Before using Check Point NGFW, I was using Dell SonicWALL, and we switched to Check Point NGFW because it is a better solution than Dell SonicWALL.

The initial setup with Check Point NGFW has been straightforward.

I have seen a return on investment with Check Point NGFW in terms of time saved and fewer people needed for operations.

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been straightforward.

Before choosing Check Point NGFW, I also evaluated options such as Palo Alto.

I don't have anything else to add about my use case.

I don't have anything else to add about the needed improvements, as of now.

My advice to others looking into using Check Point NGFW is to go for it.

I think Check Point NGFW is a great product, and other customers should experience it.

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Check Point NGFW an eight.

The main use case for Check Point NGFW is providing perimeter security, as the Check Point firewall is deployed at the edge to control all incoming and outgoing north-south traffic, used as a combination of features including URL filtering, application control, IPS, content awareness, identity provider, IPsec tunnel, and SSL VPNs, and was specifically deployed in one of the head office locations as a perimeter firewall to control all in-out traffic.

Performance wise NGFW has handled high volumes of traffic with minimal latency , even during peak times, and the regular updated & support from check point have ensured continue reliability. One of the key improvements we have noticed is better visibility into application usage and user behaviour, allowing us to enforce more granular policies. Check point NGFW has significantly strengthened our organization's network security posture.

The best features offered by Check Point NGFW that stand out are its high detection rate for catching threats, uptime with very low business disruptions even during firmware upgrades, and features such as application control, URL filtering, IPS, and HTTPS inspection, all of which provide granular control over applications with thousands of applications available for policy implementation.

With around 3,000 users working under the organization, the Check Point NGFW safeguards users by protecting their internet browsing experience with features such as antivirus, anti-spoofing, and URL filtering control, ensuring we have control over what users can access and block malicious content from entering the organization's network.

HTTPS inspection for web traffic with Check Point NGFW decrypts and inspects all internet traffic, allowing the firewall to read the content being passed through, and with a threat detection rate around 99%, we have not noticed any breaches or business disruptions.

HTTPS inspection with Check Point NGFW works by decrypting incoming and outgoing HTTPS traffic, allowing the firewall to inspect and detect threats by reading the entire packet in clear plain text.

Check Point NGFW includes SSL VPNs as part of its feature set.

Performance under load : In high traffic environment, we've observed occasional performance bottleneck. 

Licensing Flexibility : The licensing model can be rigid and expensive, particularly for small to mid-sized organisations. 

I have been using Check Point NGFW for the last two years while working in operations and providing technical support. In our daily use cases, I utilize it as a next-generation firewall for overall features such as application control, URL filtering, IPS, and many other capabilities.

I am Somesh Kadam, a cybersecurity professional with two years of experience in implementation and technical support. I currently work with Softcell Technologies as a Technical Specialist, where I have extensive hands-on experience with firewalls such as Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and email security. I am currently exploring Zscaler as well.

We were looking for a solution to simplify our hybrid cloud infrastructure. We wanted something that could manage both our on-premises and cloud environments seamlessly. Nutanix offered that unified management plane. We also needed to improve our disaster recovery capabilities.

It's been really good. It simplified our operations significantly. We're able to manage everything from a single pane of glass, which has been a huge time saver.

The Prism Central management console is excellent. It gives us a centralized view of our entire infrastructure. Also, the built-in disaster recovery capabilities have been essential. We've tested failover scenarios, and they worked flawlessly. It simplified our operations significantly. We're able to manage everything from a single pane of glass, which has been a huge time saver.

The initial setup was a little complex, but Nutanix support helped us through the process. Also, licensing can be a bit complicated.

We've been using it for about two and a half years now.

Nutanix support helped us through the process when the initial setup was complex.

Positive

The initial setup was a little complex, but Nutanix support helped us through the process.

Licensing can be a bit complicated.

Absolutely. Especially for companies looking to simplify hybrid cloud management and improve disaster recovery.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) serves as our first layer of security defense system. The second use case is to provide internet access to our private network. All network address translation of the private network is being done by Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).

In my daily operations, all security profiles have been configured in Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) solution and network address translation is also enabled on this device, which provides our network internet reachability and security.

The best feature of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is security profiles. This feature collectively secures our internet and private network from emerging cyber threats. Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) includes different types of security profiles such as antivirus, spyware, IPS, IDS, and DNS security. All these security measures are part of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) and have been applied to the security policy to secure our traffic from any malicious traffic.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has impacted our organization positively because it acts as a first layer of defense, providing security. It has reduced security incidents and minimized the time required by our engineers. Time is saved with Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) because our engineers are not performing manual tasks, which is an improvement from the solution.

As of now, I have not identified any lack of features with Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW). It is performing perfectly fine, and the performance is also good. I do not see anything noticeable that can be further improved. It is working fine for us.

I have been using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) next-generation firewall for more than three years.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is very stable in my experience, and the performance is excellent.

Scalability-wise, there is no issue with Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) as it is handling our traffic growth excellently.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) customer support team is excellent. They are proficient in troubleshooting and the technical aspects.

Positive

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) employs multiple security measures that serve as pillars configured in the device, and I rely on all these security measures collectively for our infrastructure. I would advise any organization that is looking for a next-generation firewall solution to consider Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW). It is one of the best OEMs currently present in the security domain, and this solution will be helpful for network security. I have given this review a rating of nine out of ten.

Our main use case for Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is as a security gateway in our network, isolating our private network from the WAN side with the help of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), and we rely on it for features such as VPN, application control, URL filtering, sandboxing, and IPS.

Instead of taking multiple devices for VPNs, application control, or sandboxing, Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) provides all these features with a software blade architecture in the box. We have taken the license for VPN, application control, URL filtering, IPS, sandboxing, and antivirus to prevent outside threats efficiently and secure our private network and resources.

We are using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) to connect our other branches, as we have multiple branches in different Indian states connected through an IPsec tunnel, which is a feature of Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW).

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is the best security gateway in the market, as it efficiently prevents threats or malicious activities that can harm our private network and resources using application control, antivirus, and sandboxing.

After implementing Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), we manage and secure our private network from a single console with the help of multiple security blades that come by default.

We save time because we don't have to log in to multiple consoles to configure application control, sandboxing, or VPN. From a single console, we can configure all these features, which saves time and minimizes human error.

We notice a performance impact if we enable all the security blades simultaneously, as the firewall CPU utilization goes high, so that is something that can be improved.

The CPU utilization of the device goes high after enabling all the security blades, causing minor performance issues.

We are using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) for more than three years.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) is stable based on my experience.

Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) has excellent scalability, and there is no issue with it growing alongside our organization's needs.

We are using Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) from the start, so there was no previous solution before this product.

We have seen a return on investment since deploying Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), as the productivity of our employees has increased, thus providing a solid return on investment.

I have no issue with the pricing, setup cost, or licensing for Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), as it is reliable and aligns with industry standards and Check Point's reputation in the security market.

Before choosing Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), we evaluated other options, including SonicWall and FortiGate firewall.

I would advise anyone looking for a security gateway with scalability features to consider Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW), as it is the best security gateway in the market and its outstanding security features add value. I rate Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) eight out of ten.