Check Point Harmony Mobile is a unified security solution for user devices and access. It is a complete threat defense solution for mobile devices that prevents cyberattacks and enforces security for remote workers and users. It prevents threats on apps, networks, and OS while enhancing the user experience and preventing the disruption of device performance.
Check Point Harmony Mobile Benefits
Some benefits of Harmony Mobile include:
- Advanced app analysis that detects known and unknown threats
- Mitigates threats regardless of the mobile management platform or what the user is doing
- Prevents infected devices to send data to botnets
- Blocks phishing attacks on social media, email, and messaging
Harmony Mobile integrates with UEM systems to assess the device’s level of risk. The UEM quarantines and activates security policies, such as blocking access to corporate assets.
Check Point Harmony Mobile Key Features
Harmony Mobile's key features include:
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App protection: The platform detects and blocks the download of malicious applications in real-time. It runs the application in a cloud-based environment and tests it by leveraging techniques such as sandboxing, advanced static analysis, anomaly detection, and other techniques. By doing so, it prevents malware from infiltrating employees’ mobile devices.
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Network protection: The platform’s unique infrastructure extends Check Point security capabilities to mobile devices. It includes features such as anti-phishing, safe browsing, conditional access, anti bot, and URL filtering.
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Simple and easy to use management: Check Point Harmony Mobile integrates with almost all mobile management solutions (MDM/UEM), and supports BYOD programs and remote work settings. It delivers scalability and efficiency with zero-touch deployment. The system works for all Android deployment models. The management console is cloud-based, delivering visibility over the risk posture and enabling admins to roll granular policies.
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User friendly: The platform is easy to adopt, with no disruption of the user experience or the device's usability. The system delivers detailed threat notifications in real time as well as weekly reports. The platform doesn’t impact battery life or data consumption. Additionally, it keeps the user and corporate data private without collecting or analyzing personal information. Finally, the platform anonymizes the context metadata from apps and networks it uses for analysis.
Check Point Harmony Mobile Components
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Behavioral risk engine: The engine uses data received from the app about the network, configuration, and OS data integrity, detects and analyzes suspicious activity, and produces a risk score.
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Mobile gateway: A multi-tenant architecture and mobile devices are registered. The gateway manages the solution communications with connected mobile devices and with the dashboard.
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Management dashboard: The dashboard enables administration, provisioning, and monitoring of devices and policies. It integrates with Unified Endpoint Management.
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Mobile Protect app: This lightweight app for iOS and Android collects data and analyzes threats to devices. It monitors the operating systems, applications, and network behavior and collects data to detect malicious behavior.
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ThreatCloud: A database with real-time threat intelligence on indicators of compromise from hundreds of thousands of Check Point gateways and millions of endpoints worldwide.
Check Point Harmony Mobile Capabilities
- Prevents malicious app downloads
- Prevents phishing on applications
- Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks
- Stops infected devices from accessing corporate applications
- Detects OS exploits
Reviews from Real Users
"The easy navigation of the admin portal is a welcome change to how some other admin portals are not very user-friendly," says G.S., a Manager of Infrastructure Services at an energy/utilities company.
Kadeem C., an IT Security Analyst at an energy/utilities company, says, "I really like the application scanning portion where it scans your current applications and any new applications that you add to the device to let you know if it is malicious."
Oleg P., Senior Network/Security Engineer at Skywind Group, says, "The most impressive thing is the SSL VPN Portal."
Hans V., an Engineer at Caldoo, adds that “We've found that the product is quite stable."
Check Point Harmony SASE, formerly Perimeter 81, offers robust security features like split tunneling, MFA, and Zero Trust Network Access focused on secure remote access and optimized connectivity for remote teams.
Check Point Harmony SASE delivers advanced security through a user-friendly interface, efficient VPN connections, and a centralized management console. It enhances security with real-time threat intelligence from ThreatCloud and traffic management via built-in optimization. Firewall as a Service and Secure Web Gateway safeguard against unauthorized access and phishing. While users seek enhanced networking customizations and better integration with identity providers, there's an emphasis on improving reporting, real-time analytics, and policy management. Requests also include a Chrome extension, traffic balancing, and simplified configuration to address some resource-intensive aspects.
What are the key features of Check Point Harmony SASE?
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Split Tunneling: Manages internet traffic more efficiently by routing only necessary data through the VPN.
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MFA: Provides an additional layer of security through multi-factor authentication.
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Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure connections by validating every user and device.
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ThreatCloud: Enhances protection with real-time threat intelligence.
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Firewall as a Service: Protects against unauthorized access and threats.
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Secure Web Gateway: Prevents phishing attacks and unauthorized internet access.
How can organizations benefit from using Check Point Harmony SASE?
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Improved Security: Real-time threat intelligence and robust authentication minimize risks.
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Centralized Management: Simplifies control over network security and policies.
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Optimized Connectivity: Efficient traffic routing enhances user experience.
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Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing IT infrastructure, enhancing strategic security deployment.
Check Point Harmony SASE is used across industries for secure remote access and connectivity, protecting sensitive data, and managing access to corporate resources. It is ideal for those with hybrid cloud models and requires comprehensive security measures combined with existing IT infrastructures to meet specific industry demands.
