Check Point Security Management Reviews

As a consultant for a security infrastructure consulting firm, I install and integrate this solution at client premises. There are many types of client domains, such as financials, government, healthcare, etc. 

It's a stable and complete product that is easy to use and capable of managing their next-gen firewall infra around the globe without compromises. 

Once the Check Point infra is up and running, clients really appreciate its capabilities of centrally managing security rules, making traffic flows visible, and quick detection and response capabilities in case of issues.

It allows clients to quickly learn about the product and its capabilities and thus focus quickly on what really matters, security. 

The concepts are easy to understand but powerful. As the management is easy and fast, the workload is less compared to other products. Access can be restricted granularly so different types of profiles can access the management solution without the risk of breaking anything. The helpdesk people can investigate the first line and provide findings to other teams for solution implementation. 

The rulebase management and the shared layers concept are implemented well. It avoids double work and reduces the risk of human errors. It makes the management solution very scalable.

Working with multiple administrators is possible. Changes are visible to others once you publish changes.

Investigating logs is easy and fast. The search results are provided with all details, so an in-depth analysis of problematic flows is easier.

Installation of policies is fast. For R81.10+ releases, it's a matter of seconds (compared to many minutes in the past).

The upgrade procedure already made huge improvements, yet it remains more challenging compared to other products. However, everything is well documented and the Check Point support is very skilled, so risks are rather limited. 

As this is probably the most complete product within its segment, no huge improvements are required from my point of view. Another problematic point, the policy installation duration time is solved since version R8x, so that's good. Clients always tell me: "Check Point is the Rolls Royce within this segment, it is outstanding". 

I've been using the Check Point Management solution for more than 15 years.

It's very stable with no remarks. Fixes are provided on a regular basis and are easy to install. 

Scalability is very good. Hardware appliances are available and virtual instances can be installed. It is possible to install, for huge deployments, the multi-domain Server. Multiple instances can be installed for redundancy purposes. 

They have excellent support which has improved a lot during the last years.

Positive

We implement other solutions, such as the Fortigate (Fortinet), PAN, and Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower) with FMC.

The initial setup and installation are easy.

Security Management Server is easy to configure. We have more than six security gateways in different locations. It is easy to manage security gateways separately from Security Management Server. 

Also, we use a security management server as a log collector. Security Management Server is easy to configure. 

We can separately manage and install policies for all gateways. It has separated by blades. It is so flexible. Jumping from one blade to another is really simple. R80.x versions are better than R77.x versions. 

The log section is really good to understand and is really fast. 

The layered architecture is really understandable and easy to use. 

Event correlation function is really brilliant. 

Check Point provides one application with all your needs with the management system.

I do not need to log in to another application or website to see inputs and outputs. 

The monitoring is the best.

The solution offers:

• Strong user community
• Product functionality and performance
• Financial/organizational viability
• Strong services expertise

Policy installation time can be reduced. Proof of concept really matters on this subject. Every organization's needs are different and unique. Therefore, before you purchase the product, use proof of concept as much as you can. 

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

The pricing is not bad.

We use the solution for cybersecurity.  

We use a Check Point internet security appliance and have recently purchased their endpoint security solution.  

We have found the systems easy to manage and monitor. These systems are providing critical security to our computing systems. Past systems have required multiple products from multiple vendors. The Check Point solution provides multiple products under a single interface, greatly simplifying my job.  

We have yet to implement all of the blades/features of the Check Point solution, however, we are very happy with those we have used.

The product has done a great job in protecting our business network and SCADA systems.  

The single management interface has simplified our procedures. Training has been easier since there is only one interface to learn, not multiple interfaces from multiple vendors.  

As we implement more features of the security appliance, we find more value in it. Our cybersecurity posture is stronger than it has ever been with the addition of the Check Point appliance. 

We look forward to implementing additional features of the system.

The single interface to manage multiple cybersecurity platforms is great. In the past, we had multiple security appliances from multiple vendors. Each of these had their own interfaces and their own peculiarities. Staff had to learn multiple interfaces to provide our systems with cybersecurity. Additionally, when there was an issue, multiple systems needed to be checked to clarify and remedy the situation. If something was getting blocked incorrectly, we had to search for which systems was blocking it and then determine whether the block was legitimate. With the Check Point appliance, all of the blades are accessible through a single interface. We can easily track the reason for a block.

Some of the configuration elements could be improved. 

More automation of the tasks that now need to be performed at the level of the operating system could be made more streamlined. For example, we've often had issues where the log space has filled up. It would really be nice to have a feature in the GUI that addresses the cleanup of old files/logs. This is very much a manual process now. I have to get a putty or WinSCP session to the device and dig through the directory structure to find old files that are safe to delete. Luckily, I haven't accidentally deleted any critical files (so far).

I've used the solution for more than five years.

We have found the Check Point device to be very stable.  We rarely have to restart the device and have never experienced a hardware issue.  

The scalability is seamless.  

Customer service and support have always been very responsive.

Positive

We previously used a Netscreen firewall.   

The Netscreen firewall was limited and we had to rely on other appliances from other vendors to augment its capabilities.

It was a straightforward implementation. We did have a consultant help us in the initial setup of the systems.

The level of expertise of our vendor team was very high.

Our ROI is the peace of mind that our systems are well protected.

The Check Point solution is pricy, however, for what you get for your money, it is well worth it.  

The setup is pretty easy and licensing is straightforward.

We asked for a recommendation from a security consultant. They indicated that Check Point was the premier vendor of security appliances.

I'm glad we made the decision to use a Check Point appliance and am sure that we will stick with Check Point when we replace our current system.

I use it for managing ten clusters in our on-premise environment. With this kind of management, it's possible to question its policy and change many configurations in the files. With its management, we got all the logs from the environment. With Check Point Security Management, we get the benefits of deploying the configuration.

Owing to the availability of many kinds of incidents, I can say that the solution has served to improve my organization.

Regarding the tool's valuable features, I would say that Check Point is a very accessible and fast tool, especially when dealing with logs for the first time. It is a perfect solution for me.

From the Check Point Security Management solution, it's possible to get the situation of my clusters. I guess it lacks in providing visibility of the many incidents. Hence, the visibility of incidents is an area where I want the solution to improve.

I have been using Check Point Security Management since 2005, so I have used it for maybe twenty years. Also, I am using Check Point Security Management E84.20.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

The solution's technical support is very good. Hence, I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.

Positive

The solution's initial setup was easy.

It took a year to see a return on investment. I did experience a return on investment using the solution.

Price-wise, it is an expensive solution.

I recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

I rate the overall product between nine to ten out of ten.

Thanks to the new Check Point management, we were able to manage our environments decentrally with a server or from the Check Point Infinity Portal. This management is handled separately and provides greater ease of implementation and backups. You can have your gateways separated from the control server. You can even lose the management server, and easily, with a previous backup, you can restore all the policies that had been generated so that you never lose the operation of the GW.

Our Check Point implementations are quite important in our environment. With them, we were able to shield our infrastructure from modern vulnerabilities.

The separate management provides greater security and peace of mind. In the face of events in which we can lose communication with the management server, the operation of the Check Point gateways continues unaffected.

We also like the ease and intuitiveness of the management server since it allows you to generate policies in a straightforward way. Its logs and monitoring provide the necessary information so that those responsible for security can make decisions and improve security even more.

The control is intuitive, it's an excellent tool.

The monitoring is excellent. It helps a lot in making decisions.

Finally, the additional tools or blades implemented in this console are great. You can go from basic security implementation to a fairly advanced one with all the blades you have available.

The separate environment of the Check Point gateways is one of the most important features. The separate management allows for the continued use of the gateways.

As for the support, it is not the best. 

The hours are different from those in America. They generally respond to us at dawn. They are not as fast or efficient, and they could improve in this area.

Every manufacturer must have enough documentation for client implementations and proof of concept. However, Check Point has many outdated manuals. These should be simpler for users and help them to manage their environments with the best practices.

They should improve the ease of licensing.

We've used the solution for more than three years. We started using Check Point Security Management and have had very good results in a manufacturer's architecture with excellent performance.

Previously, we had WatchGuard to provide security. However, it does not meet the parameters required for our organization.

It is important to value the support of a Check Point partner to validate the tools, in addition to seeing the product more closely.

We researched to find the security tool that best suits our requirements.

For us, there are more benefits than failures; it really is an exceptional tool, and I recommend it.

I am using Check Point to secure my home office because I'm doing all my work from home. 

The company uses software called Harmony. Check Point integrates nicely, whether on an endpoint or mobile device. It integrates well with the firewall and can give me reports that I can check without going to an online portal.

You need some technical expertise to use the solution. I don't think it's accessible to the typical end-user. You need to access the box and use some command lines or the web interface. It would be nice to have a user-friendly dashboard and comprehensive reporting. 

I started using Check Point last year.

I contacted Check Point because the device wasn't logging into the portal to download the license I purchased. It took them about three days to answer.

I was using Untangled and switched to Sophos. I decided after a year that Sophos wasn't for me, so I tried Check Point. 

It took me about two hours to do the initial installation, but the total deployment took a day. I did it myself and found it somewhat complicated. You need to know what you're doing. Check Point doesn't provide enough guidance and assumes you know everything. 

I pay for a yearly license, but you have the option of a three-year or a five-year license. 

I rate Check Point Security Management seven out of 10. I recommend it if you're a technical person experienced in WFM security devices. 

The security management platform monitors the performance of applications and the security demands that can secure our data. 

Check Point Security Management has helped us to set secure points across all sectors to filter out harmful content that can destroy confidential information. 

The software has given the IT team access control in setting firewalls and securing cloud-based servers efficiently. 

This product provides comprehensive security coverage services that reduce operational costs. 

This tool has educated our teams and advanced our knowledge of setting effective security.

This software has improved the security situation in the organization and guarded the most confidential information against landing in unsafe areas. 

Check Point Security Management is the leading threat prevention system that ensures the networking system is protected from external attacks. 

All the departments can easily access security situations on set programs and come up with a suitable strategic plan. 

The reporting system provides real-time insights into the security situation and measures that can be taken to protect our data.

The set threat prevention tools have advanced the security monitoring systems and set up reliable data management platforms. 

Security analysis has helped teams in the organization plan and deploy the best security systems for protecting data. 

The malware detection feature has enabled the organization to block unauthorized attacks that can destroy data and leak confidential information.

Check Point Security Management has reduced operational costs and improved overall data security performance. 

Most set features have contributed to security stability in the organization, and I highly recommend this platform to other organizations.

This security control system has efficient features that have transformed the company to help it achieve set international standards. 

Most of the features provide excellent services that cannot be extracted from other platforms. 

It can be scaled down to provide services based on the company's demands and lowers operational costs. 

Sometimes the security system slows down when it is overloaded. Poor configurations have led to data leakages and weakened security signals. 

The overall performance has impressed all the team members and provided a secure environment for better workflows.

I've been using the solution for 12 months.

This platform is highly stable and I recommend it to others.

Check Point Security Management is excellent for setting security plans.

The customer service team has performed well since we started engaging with them.

Positive

I have no experience with other similar solutions.

The setup was straightforward.

Implementation was done through the vendor.

Our ROI has increased from 45% to 65% since we deployed this application.

The setup cost is efficient.

I have not examined other related applications.

I have observed great performance since we deployed this platform.

The application intervenes in security situations in the organization and launches advanced threat prevention measures. 

It has automated security controls that can predict and block malware attacks. 

It is backed by AI deep learning that offers intelligent information and scales performance to unlock hidden malicious behaviors. 

Data fraud cases have reduced since we set up this product as the main security assessment platform. 

Employees can safely browse and share files with their colleagues without fear of external interference.

We are satisfied with this application as it improves internet browsing security across the organization. 

Each department can easily share data with the management without fear of data compromise. 

It is more flexible than other solutions in the market as it can be deployed in both cloud and on-premise. 

It prevents members from logging in to unsecured sites and running links that may spread viruses to clean data. 

The set features are updated regularly to meet company demands and comply with set community guidelines.

The advanced security operational features help the business to identify weak points that can leak data to unauthorized personnel and take necessary precautions. 

Autonomous IoT Security monitors the performance of applications and equips them with safety measures to prevent risks and attacks. 

Deep learning threat prevention has blocked unsafe sites and phishing attacks from cyber attackers. 

It has audited the entire network and removed threat barriers that are used to slow down workflows. 

The cost of running this software has been reduced due to the modern automated version that can work faster without human intervention.

Overloading and access to many members simultaneously slow down performance, which can lead to security threats. 

New users working with this software find it hard to integrate effectively with other applications without the input of the customer support staff. 

It sometimes blocks safe sites when I am researching, affecting the overall output and wasting time. 

If the authorization commands are not well set, it slows down the working capacity of the Operating System. 

I love the current version with upgraded features that can block more attacks and protect our work environment.

I've used the solution for nine months.

The innovative security enhancement models have helped us in curbing most online threats.

There is improved security in communication and internet browsing.

We have achieved most of the set goals due to customer service team transparency and assistance.

Positive

This solution has been awesome and offers excellent functionalities.

The setup was relatively complex. That said, the customer service team provided enough assistance.

The vendor team was responsible for setting up everything.

The measured ROI has improved from 30% to 55% from the deployment period.

The setup and pricing costs are favorable to many business enterprises.

I have no interest in other applications.

This is the best platform for reducing phishing and blocking malware attacks.