Check Point Security Management Reviews

My main use case for Check Point Security Management is to unify firewall and threat prevention policies across multiple international sites, so I use SmartConsole to streamline rule updates and monitor security events in real-time.

The best features Check Point Security Management offers me are unified management console, automated policy management, and real-time monitoring and reporting.

Check Point Security Management has positively impacted my organization by providing centralized control, allowing us to manage all security policies and gateways from a single console, reducing complexity and saving time, and by enabling faster policy updates, which allowed quicker roll-out of rule changes across multiple sites, improving agility and reducing configuration errors.

I see areas of improvement for Check Point Security Management such as GUI stability and performance, and simplified firmware upgrades.

I and my colleagues occasionally report glitches or missing data views with the GUI stability and performance issues, and sometimes SmartConsole crashes.

The main things regarding needed improvements are GUI stability and performance, and there is no need to add more.

I have been using Check Point Security Management for five to six years.

Check Point Security Management is stable, although sometimes it is not.

Check Point Security Management is scalable.

The customer support for Check Point Security Management is good.

Positive

I did not previously use a different solution before Check Point Security Management.

I have seen a strong ROI from using Check Point Security Management through unified policy management, reduced misconfigurations, and faster incident response.

I did not evaluate other options before choosing Check Point Security Management.

My advice for others looking into using Check Point Security Management is that if you manage complex or multi-site networks, it is a powerful tool for centralizing control and improving security consistency.

I don't have specific metrics or examples of time saved, fewer errors, or other measurable benefits.

I don't have information regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing.

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

I was offered a gift card for this review.

On a scale of one to ten, I rate Check Point Security Management an eight.

This is the Wi-Fi documentation. I work with the service, and we are partners with Check Point. One of our clients, Parliament, required an upgrade from physical to virtual implementation. This was my first implementation. We have another client, and the plan is to do something with them this year, although I'm not sure when. I've been involved in some other things, however, this was my first implementation.

It's a reliable solution for security without mentioning its importance. We can't work without Check Point since it provides the real visibility needed to manage the environment. You can depend on it, as it assures the environment is well-secured. It's doing great work, and we can't work without SQL. We don't work with any other solution.

One case I saw was with the logs, which gave me the transfer and the vibration. There's a lot of logs, and I'm unsure about their validity, however, they take up a lot of space. We had to provision the virtual machine twice. Another reason is that the database was already large thanks to the numerous logs. I'm not sure how they can be managed comprehensively.

I have done my first implementation of the solution.

Ever since I implemented it, we have not had any complaints from the client side. That is a good sign regarding stability.

Check support was involved during the implementation. We had support during the migration process. The issue was the size of the partition for logs. After the support, we realized we needed to resize. The challenge was with drivers due to the size, and we had not provisioned the partition to the right size. This was resolved with support.

Neutral

We had to determine the specifications required for the security of the virtual machine, such as memory, storage, and network setup. The provisioning of the VM depended on the available resources since the box itself had a lot of memory. Specifications are crucial for the setup, and we needed enough storage. The migration was time-consuming but manageable.

With Check Point, I can compare it with Fortinet. Fortinet is a bit lower, while Check Point is on a higher level in terms of visibility and reliability. I've seen recommendations for Check Point over other products.

I would definitely recommend Check Point, especially since our client was already using it. We had considered other options, but Check Point was preferable. The implementation supports an environment with more than one hundred users. 

Overall, I would rate this product a ten out of ten.

We work with multiple security tools, including network security and information security solutions. Our primary use case includes using Check Point and other tools like CyberArk for privilege access management, Cisco, and WebSight CloudSec.

The product helps in securing our complete organization. We have not received any alerts that were suspicious, which assures us that it's working as expected.

It's already helped secure our organization effectively. That said, the integration of all the firewalls should be centralized, which would make management easier.

We are not sure if there is a centralized security console available. It would be beneficial if all firewalls could be integrated under one management console.

We have been using the firewall for more than ten years.

We are confident in the security solution as we have not faced any alerts that were suspicious.

We have partner support that helps us mitigate vulnerabilities reported by our infrastructure team. Most of the time, we get good support.

Neutral

The first deployment takes two to three days. After setup, maintenance and updates are straightforward.

Since we are using it extensively, we get significant discounts during procurement. The tool is cost-effective.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

My main use case for Check Point Security Management is to troubleshoot or add policy, depending on the situation. It could be both, but mainly troubleshooting. We go and take care of the customer's management and resolve issues, create new configurations, and such.

I find very useful the central view offered by Check Point Security Management, as you're able to have all your gateways and policy and different policy packages. The maintenance and addition of new policy is fairly easy. The GUI is also very simple and user-friendly.

The logging feature in Check Point Security Management is effective because the view is one single view and you can have multiple log servers to retrieve the logs from.

The needed improvements in Check Point Security Management depend very much on the customer's infrastructure. For example, an appliance has an easier time than someone with VMs. With VMs, there can be multiple issues related to performance.

I have been working in my current field for around two years.

Since I mainly work on other customers, Check Point Security Management does not much affect my scenario positively, so I cannot provide specific information about deployment issues.

Check Point Security Management has experienced some reliability issues, but it depends on VM, appliance, and any other implementation.

The scalability of Check Point Security Management for a VM depends because you can only enlarge the disk size once and then you probably have to remake it. Also, when you upgrade multiple times, you leave many files that are useless. They are dated, so it's always better to create a new machine every few versions, for example, three or four major versions.

I reach out for help multiple times with Check Point Security Management because many issues are related to the hotfix and known issues or new issues, which we have to work with R&D. The customer support quality varies significantly depending on who you get, what you get, and what the issue is.

I would rate the customer support of Check Point Security Management around a six because recently there's been a decrease in quality.

I am not sure if I previously used a different solution before Check Point Security Management.

I am not aware of the specifics regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Security Management, but as far as I know, licensing is quite expensive.

My company is not a customer for Check Point Security Management specifically, but we are a partner.

I am not sure if I have seen a return on investment with Check Point Security Management.

I am not aware of the specifics regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Security Management, but as far as I know, licensing is quite expensive.

I evaluated other options before choosing Check Point Security Management, specifically the Panorama equivalent from Palo Alto Networks.

The challenging part I have experienced with Check Point Security Management has been related to the central licensing. We had some issues where the license got duplicated and it's been a year going around and trying to clean it, but it also made me able to learn multiple things, which included CME and the VSec licensing.

If you have VSec licensing and you add a license that's central, you're going to be able to see it inside the CPMELG file as a VSec common.

I would advise others looking into using Check Point Security Management to put their hands on it. It's easier to learn that way. It's really something you can study, but you're going to be able to know it better when you work on the management itself. At first, people are going to make policy, which is fine. It's the beginning of the CCSA certification. That's the first step.

I was offered a gift card or incentive for this review.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Check Point Security Management a 7.

My main use case for Check Point Security Management is to manage my security gateway.

A specific example of how I use Check Point Security Management with my security gateway is that from the security management, we make changes in our security gateway. It is related to configuration, whether the security policy for the users on NATting, VPN, or security profiles. All this configuration, we push. Any modification needed in our current configuration security gateway, we normally push all this configuration from security management.

The best features that Check Point Security Management offers, which stand out to me the most, are logging and monitoring. The monitoring is exceptional as it provides consolidated logs, signals, and any alerts that come from the security gateway in real time.

The logging and monitoring help my team day to day by alerting us if any incident or event occurs, enabling us to detect and prevent threats within seconds.

Check Point Security Management has positively impacted my organization because with more than one security gateway in our organization, we are easily able to manage and configure our security gateway with the help of security management.

Check Point Security Management can be improved because for smaller organizations with only a single or a couple of devices, there is no need for the management. They are required to use the management system, which increases costs for smaller organizations. This aspect could be addressed.

I have been using Check Point Security Management for more than two years.

In my experience, Check Point Security Management is stable as I have not encountered any issues.

Check Point Security Management's scalability is good because it can handle growth easily, but it depends on the model. While I cannot say much on scalability, it is quite stable.

The customer support for Check Point Security Management is supportive, based on my interactions with them.

Neutral

We did not have any security management from another vendor before using Check Point Security Management.

Since using Check Point Security Management, I have seen a return on investment because with multiple gateways, we do not have to invest in multiple engineers. One engineer can handle multiple security gateways from the security management, saving both time and money.

Before choosing Check Point Security Management, we evaluated Fortinet.

The solution has saved our time, reduced errors, and made management simpler.

My advice for others looking into using Check Point Security Management is that if anyone wants to save time and resources, they can consider this solution to configure and manage multiple gateways.

I rate Check Point Security Management an eight out of ten.

The main function is to securely manage and deploy configurations to firewall devices and logs through its security management console. We configure and test all settings within the security manager and subsequently push these configurations to the relevant firewall devices.

Check Point Security Management in cloud environments focuses on securing cloud services and managing traffic within the cloud environment. Network security typically involves managing Layer 3 to Layer 4 services. Access Control Lists are used to secure network access.

It offers numerous features and blades, including intrusion prevention (IPS) and malware detection. It excels in network security and VPN capabilities, including IPSec VPNs. IPS is particularly powerful due to its signature-based detection, which automatically checks for and identifies malicious software.

Check Point is highly regarded for its effectiveness and the three-layer architecture for security, comprising the client, Security Management, and secure management console, integrated with firewall capabilities. This architecture differentiates it from other security solutions like Palo Alto, Cisco, and FortiGate. Our files are more secure against potential compromises with three layers, as configurations are managed centrally on the Management servers. The SmartConsole facilitates easy configuration and management, aligning with modern automation trends. Integrating Check Point with AI and API security features enhances its effectiveness and user-friendliness. Customizable logs tailored to sources, businesses, and IPs can be automated for delivery via email, ensuring accessibility without needing to log into devices directly.

I have been using Check Point Security Management as a partner for ten years.

The product is stable. I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.

600 users are using this solution.

I rate the solution’s scalability a ten out of ten.

There are multiple ways to contact Check Point Security Management, such as phone calls, chats, and emails. We receive responses based on the ticket's priority and the business need.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward and takes three hours to complete. I rate it a ten out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

The product is a bit expensive. It has yearly licensing, costing around 48 bucks.

It is very effective nowadays due to its ability to provide feedback from DDoS attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks, which are powerful and useful in today's enterprise scenarios. It integrates with various software APIs and provides web firewalls and security, which are crucial in security. These features protect against DDoS attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, and other implementation vulnerabilities. It provides security and ensures that our services are available 24/7.

I recommend the solution because it is proactive and easy to use.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We are using Check Point Security Management to centrally push the configuration to our security gateway, and we are using this solution to upgrade patches and firmware updates to our security gateway devices.

We have upgraded our security gateway from central management using Check Point Security Management, eliminating the need to log in to each security gateway device individually. We simply push the upgrade firmware version from centralized management, and it upgrades from there.

With central management of Check Point Security Management, we track all employees connected to our network to prevent security breaches or issues. All these features can be implemented from centrally management with the help of visibility.

The best feature of Check Point Security Management is centralized management and login, making it an easy job for engineers to configure and manage it.

After implementing the management of devices using Check Point Security Management, it became very easy and we are getting full visibility.

Time savings have been significant because with Check Point Security Management, our engineers spend less time managing or configuring the security gateway. We simply log in from central management to push changes to multiple security gateways easily.

The initial configuration and setup knowledge base document for Check Point Security Management could be upgraded to make it more helpful for configuration reference.

Apart from the knowledge base improvements needed, everything is very useful and meaningful in Check Point Security Management.

I have been using Check Point Security Management for almost three years.

Check Point Security Management is stable.

Check Point Security Management is good in terms of scalability. We can add more gateways, and it handles them very easily.

I have had a great experience with the support team of Check Point Security Management. They are supportive and very knowledgeable. When we face technical issues, they are ready to help us.

Positive

Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Check Point Security Management, we have not faced any challenges. Everything was as per expectation and costing.

We evaluated Fortinet FortiManager before choosing Check Point Security Management.

Anyone looking for a centralized management solution can consider Check Point Security Management as one of the most valued solutions that will really help them to centrally manage all security gateways. I rate Check Point Security Management nine out of ten.

We are using Check Point Security Management to manage multiple Check Point next-generation firewalls, enabling all these firewalls to be managed from the security management. For any configuration in the firewall, we manage it in Check Point Security Management console, where we configure policies, new object creation, services, ports configuration, or any VPN configuration, and we push all the configuration from the security management.

The best features Check Point Security Management offers in my experience are the user interface and the logging service.

The user interface of Check Point Security Management is very understandable, and users can easily configure it. Additionally, every activity or traffic flow from our network gets logged in our security devices.

Once we deployed Check Point Security Management, the manageability and the reporting capabilities made our job easier. We are getting better visibility, and based on this visibility, we configure the policies. Since implementing Check Point Security Management, it has saved our time, and the configuration and troubleshooting processes are easy.

For smaller organizations, the pricing of Check Point Security Management can be more reasonable.

I have been using Check Point Security Management for more than three years.

Check Point Security Management is stable and I have not experienced any downtime or reliability issues.

Check Point Security Management can easily handle the organization's growth, but it will depend on the model.

I have a great experience with the customer support team of Check Point Security Management.

Positive

I did not previously use a different solution before Check Point Security Management.

For any organization looking for centralized management of security, I consider Check Point Security Management a good solution. Apart from the pricing, everything about Check Point Security Management is perfect. I rate Check Point Security Management as nine out of ten.