

Find out in this report how the two Application Control solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
The return on investment is that in five years, we have never had a breach or a malware event that has been a result of Airlock Digital Application Control.
I would say Airlock Digital Application Control saves around thirty percent of our time.
I see about a 50 to 60 percent return on investment with Airlock Digital Application Control, not just financially but in terms of saving resources and time.
Before granular application control, IT support saw 5 to 7 tickets per week related to blocked apps or network slowdown. After implementing rule-based access and bandwidth prioritization, that dropped to 1-2 tickets per month, saving 6 to 8 hours per month for our team.
I have seen a return on investment, noting that after using Check Point Application Control blade, we minimized our bandwidth usage by half and also observed improved productivity, so we get what we invested in.
Unproductive applications are not being accessed in our network, which is indirectly saving our employees' precious work hours.
When you speak and share the problem you are facing, you can troubleshoot things much faster than via chat or email.
The technical support of Airlock Digital Application Control receives a rating of 10 because only a few cases were opened and they were handled perfectly.
What I found is that their support team is quite technical, and their approach in understanding and resolving the issue is very direct and robust.
When I create a case, I receive responses and solutions quickly.
Service-wise, they are excellent, providing guidance to resolve any technical issues.
The customer support for Check Point Application Control includes very good integration, security, and technical support, and they will help.
I find Airlock Digital Application Control very scalable.
Scaling from 150 to 180 to 220 users has not presented any issues.
The scalability of Airlock Digital Application Control depends on the problem statement or the use case that we come up with.
Scalability-wise, Check Point Application Control is excellent and can grow with our organization's needs.
It has handled growth or changes in my organization well over the past three years, so Check Point Application Control is scalable.
Check Point Application Control's scalability is totally dependent on the throughput of the security gateway of Check Point.
After they rolled out 5.2.2, these issues were completely resolved.
Any stability issues we have experienced are the result of us blocking the wrong application, which is not the product's fault because it works as advertised.
The stability of Airlock Digital Application Control has been excellent, and I rate it a 10.
Check Point Application Control is a stable solution.
More than three years have passed without any instability.
Check Point Application Control is very stable; I haven't encountered any special issues.
I think more guides on how to onboard and bring Airlock Digital Application Control into production would be helpful; these aren’t technical needs, more around documentation and potentially some videos on how to onboard or how to bring it into your organization more efficiently.
Some of the vulnerabilities that are meant for CVEs specific to Airlock Digital Application Control need to be addressed in newer versions.
Airlock Digital Application Control should release updates but also provide ample time for organizations to adapt to the latest version.
Check Point can do a deep dive to understand how they can improve the performance while we enable the application control feature on all the policies.
If an unusual app suddenly spikes bandwidth or starts behaving suspiciously, the system should automatically suggest a policy adjustment instead of waiting for the admin to dig into logs.
Simpler policy management for large organizations is needed, as the policy interface can feel complex in environments with hundreds of rules and multiple user groups.
It is a good quality product that always works, and I do not think it is overpriced in any way.
The deal received for Airlock Digital Application Control is comparatively better than the deal received for Ivanti, which is why the company selected this solution.
The single SKU licensing model of Airlock Digital Application Control has made budgeting and resource allocation easier because there are not as many components.
That's why it's costly.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was that the cost was high.
It is not on the higher side, so the experience has been fair.
With Airlock Digital Application Control, we have proper governance in place because by default, everything is blocked. We follow the policy of zero trust. Anything which is not known is completely blocked.
When whitelisting something, it applies immediately over the network.
The policy change history feature helps us improve our auditability and governance over policies by allowing us to report to our auditors if they have any questions about how we use it and what we do with it.
The next-gen application visibility and cloud sync features are valuable for us because they allow us to provide granular controls over the traffic that is flowing in and out.
The best features of Check Point Application Control are granular application and web control, user and group awareness, identity awareness, integration, SSL/TLS inspection, detailed visibility and reporting, and bandwidth management.
Bandwidth and QoS prioritization and the ability to not only block but also prioritize business-critical applications, for example, Office 365 or VoIP, are also standout features.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Check Point Application Control | 6.1% |
| Airlock Digital Application Control | 10.5% |
| Other | 83.4% |

| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 1 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 4 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 35 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 23 |
| Large Enterprise | 20 |
Airlock Digital Application Control provides centralized policy management, aligning with compliance needs while enforcing approved software execution and enhancing cybersecurity posture.
Airlock Digital Application Control offers robust application control through centralized policy management, ensuring seamless upgrades and no downtime. It integrates with InTune for app pre-approval and operates swiftly across network subnets. Primarily used for managing endpoint and server controls, it meets compliance with New South Wales Essential Eight. It provides audit visibility and governance, emphasizing software discipline by allowing only authorized applications to run.
What features does Airlock Digital Application Control offer?Airlock Digital Application Control supports diverse industries by managing endpoint controls, policy design, and fine-tuning business requirements to ensure minimal disruption. Security teams strengthen application control strategies across approximately 1,000 servers, with DevOps utilizing the REST API feature to tailor applications to specific needs. There is a global demand for enhanced resilience against zero-day exploits and improvements in policy control and program update detection.
Check Point Application Control enhances security and productivity by filtering applications through a vast database and granular policies. It optimizes bandwidth and improves compliance, offering real-time visibility and automatic updates.
Check Point Application Control provides organizations with a powerful tool for managing application access and usage efficiently. Its integration with Active Directory facilitates the creation of user group-based policies, enhancing security measures. By employing real-time visibility and automatic updates, it ensures that only authorized applications are operational, optimizing bandwidth and boosting overall productivity. Its deployment is straightforward, which aids in customizing access controls to meet specific requirements.
What are the key features?Check Point Application Control is widely used in industries to bolster security by implementing granular application and traffic control. It prevents unauthorized application access and efficiently manages bandwidth while helping maintain compliance. Companies leverage it to mitigate risks by blocking high-risk applications and monitoring usage to align with regulatory standards, thus enhancing productivity across teams.
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