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Check Point SandBlast Network vs Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
Check Point SandBlast Network improved security, reduced costs, enhanced incident handling, and allowed users to focus on responsibilities efficiently.
Sentiment score
4.8
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline boosts productivity and efficiency through reduced troubleshooting, improved security visibility, and optimized resource management.
We have seen a good return on investment since implementing Check Point SandBlast Network, as we are spending less time on forensics and it is also preventing us from potential breaches, which itself justifies the cost.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
Protecting around 2,000 users from cyber threats, including ransomware, has positively impacted the organization's growth by reducing disruptions and business loss.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
Check Point SandBlast Network has saved our money because we don't need to be concerned about security or invest in any sandboxing.
Network Security Engineer at Digitaltrack
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
Mixed reviews for Check Point SandBlast Network support highlight slow responses, long resolution times, but commend knowledgeable representatives.
Sentiment score
5.4
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline's technical support is generally praised, though outsourced support presents challenges for some users.
The customer support on chat is pretty much available and relevant to solve the problems.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
I did get the best from Check Point SandBlast Network's support team; they were very helpful while troubleshooting any kind of issues we faced.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack
The customer support for Check Point SandBlast Network is great, as the security team has extensive knowledge and provides proper solutions.
Penetration Tester at Digitaltrack
The technical support by Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is good because it has a local architect in my area.
Senior Relationship Banker at Joint stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of V
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Check Point SandBlast Network is scalable, offering cloud and on-premises options, though large organizations may face resource challenges.
Sentiment score
6.5
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline excels in scalability, especially in cloud environments, accommodating large deployments with ease and flexibility.
The scalability of Check Point SandBlast Network meets our organization's needs as we grow.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
It is scalable but requires growing the box itself because it is a resource-intensive solution.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The scalability of Check Point SandBlast Network is very nice.
Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Check Point SandBlast Network is highly stable with minimal downtimes and excellent performance when properly configured and resourced.
Sentiment score
7.2
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline delivers stable, reliable performance in data centers, with high ratings despite minor issues in older systems.
In my experience, Check Point SandBlast Network is stable and I have not encountered any downtime or reliability issues.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
When configured correctly with adequate resources, it functions properly.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Check Point SandBlast Network is stable in my experience, providing proper security to our organization.
Penetration Tester at Digitaltrack
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point SandBlast Network needs improved third-party integration, performance, support, file handling, and more intuitive management features.
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs security enhancements, improved GUI, better performance, cloud support, and easier setup and hardware handling.
The customer support for Check Point SandBlast Network could be improved as they are sometimes late with their responses.
Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Sometimes when we enable a feature in our security gateway, the CPU of the device goes high, so that can be improved.
Network Security Engineer at Digitaltrack
Simplification of granular tuning for false positive reduction and bypassing benign files would benefit non-expert users.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
 

Setup Cost

Users find Check Point SandBlast Network pricing high yet necessary for security, with potential savings when integrated with existing systems.
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is often seen as expensive, but pricing perceptions vary based on needs and roles.
My experience with pricing and setup cost is that pricing was a bit high.
Deputy Manager at a retailer with 501-1,000 employees
Pricing is a bit costly, but considering the features and security offered by Check Point SandBlast Network, it is reasonable.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
 

Valuable Features

Check Point SandBlast Network provides zero-day threat prevention with real-time analysis and AI-powered detection for comprehensive security.
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline improves network visibility, performance, and security through advanced traffic analysis, integration, and process efficiencies.
The sandboxing method of Check Point SandBlast Network is more powerful than other options because it doesn't present a signature database, so it's not totally relying on the signature but also checks for real-time zero-day attacks and signatures.
Business Development Manager at Digitaltrack
The key features of Check Point SandBlast Network include its ability to detect zero-day attacks, provide sandboxing capabilities, and offer real-time protection with threat extraction.
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
It detects zero-day exploits in suspicious and normal files, and includes forensic and reporting features that provide detailed incident analysis, malware behavior reports, and indicators of compromise.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The Pipeline's Comprehensive Insights into data flows have helped improve operational efficiency and security.
Senior Relationship Banker at Joint stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of V
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point SandBlast Network
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Gigamon Deep Observability ...
Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
26th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (39th), Event Monitoring (11th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (32nd), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (43rd), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (31st), Network Packet Broker (NPB) (1st), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of Check Point SandBlast Network is 3.1%, down from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline is 1.0%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Check Point SandBlast Network3.1%
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline1.0%
Other95.9%
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
 

Featured Reviews

MW
Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited
Comprehensive security solution mitigates advanced threats
Improvements for Check Point SandBlast Network can be seen in dashboard usability; the threat emulation logs and analysis reports could be made more intuitive and visually appealing. Enhancing the system for granular tuning to reduce false positives and allowing benign files to bypass checks more simply for non-expert users would be beneficial. Additionally, faster emulation times could be achieved by increasing file scanning speed through hardware productivity enhancements. A specific instance where file scanning speed posed an issue was when the time taken depended on the file size. Scanning can take less than a minute or up to 2 minutes for larger files. Enhancing the file scanning time would be a significant improvement to the system.
TN
Senior Relationship Banker at Joint stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of V
Experience boosts operational efficiency while performance sees room for improvement
I don't have specific information on whether it was purchased on the AWS marketplace or somewhere else. I am working with Dynatrace Operator. I am also working with Algosec, Alluvio, CrowdStrike, Firemon, Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, and other solutions. I think it's a good tool, and I am satisfied with it. We have not stored cloud workloads with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline yet; we are still on-premises. The technical support takes about one to two hours to respond, which is acceptable. I am satisfied with the scalability of the product. The interface is good.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point SandBlast Network?
My experience with pricing and setup cost is that pricing was a bit high, but the setup cost was initially justified.
What needs improvement with Check Point SandBlast Network?
I feel that Check Point SandBlast Network could be improved with slight delays in cleaning the file delivery. Additionally, I think it requires proper tuning to avoid unnecessary notifications.
What is your primary use case for Check Point SandBlast Network?
My main use case for Check Point SandBlast Network is advanced threat protection, especially for scanning emails, attachments, web downloads, and incoming files through a sandbox environment. A qui...
What do you like most about Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?
The most valuable feature for improving network visibility with Gigamon is the packet filtering capability.
What needs improvement with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?
Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline needs to improve its performance. I face issues with performance because we use SPAN, and the SPAN traffic is not good. They need to improve their performance.
What is your primary use case for Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline?
I am working with Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline and Firemon, and I have been working with it for a year.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Gigamon, GigaSecure
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Edenred, State Transport Leasing Company (STLC), Edel AG, Laurenty, Conseil Départemental du Val de Marne, Koch Media
Amica Insurance, College of William & Mary, Gamma, IntercontinentalExchange, OppenheimerFunds
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