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Check Point SandBlast Network vs Palo Alto Networks WildFire vs RiskIQ Illuminate comparison

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Mindshare comparison

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point SandBlast Network3.3%
Palo Alto Networks WildFire6.7%
Microsoft Defender for Office 3656.1%
Other83.9%
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Palo Alto Networks WildFire6.7%
Microsoft Defender for Office 3656.1%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint5.6%
Other81.6%
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
Attack Surface Management (ASM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
RiskIQ Illuminate1.1%
HackerOne3.9%
Bitsight3.5%
Other91.5%
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
 

Featured Reviews

Karan Pichlangia - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant General Manager at Sunteck Realty Pvt Ltd
Advanced threat analysis has reduced malware incidents and gives our security team more confidence
The best features that Check Point SandBlast Network offers include threat emulation for zero-day attacks, which I truly appreciate, and deep file analysis across multiple OS environments. The deep file analysis from Check Point SandBlast Network makes my daily workflow much easier, as I am able to analyze everything in terms of a report about my network. Check Point SandBlast Network has positively impacted my organization, as I have seen huge changes with a notable drop in malware incidents, especially with suspicious attachments; it gives the security team confidence that known or zero-day files are checked automatically. Regarding the huge drop in malware incidents, I estimate that it may be around 20%.
reviewer2695164 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Security Specialist at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Advanced threat detection has protected critical document workflows and checks suspicious files
I would say the setup and putting together the hierarchy within the devices was not straightforward. There were many reboots and reconfigurations while the optimal setup was established. However, we were happy with the device. The setup process could be easier to establish the cluster. It should be easier to establish the Palo Alto Networks WildFire cluster between the devices. We had some difficulty with it, but it was not catastrophic. The operation and usability itself is what I was happy with.
SimonClark - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Advisor - Director at Fort Net UK
Able to discover unpatched servers, offers good stability, and scales very well
A low-cost service to evaluate the risk score of a supply chain would be very helpful. This could be useful for insurance companies offering cyber insurance to enterprise customers, providing the insurer with a valuable way to unobtrusively, quickly, and frequently assess their customers and apply appropriate premiums for the level of risk. This would also be useful for enterprises. They could, for example, assess companies prior to a merger or acquisition. What would also be useful for any enterprise would be if their supply chain has some kind of direct digital access to parts of their network.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Check Point SandBlast Network is the sandboxing of PDF and Microsoft system files."
"SandBlast updates the threat signatures frequently."
"The forensics reports and the ability to sandbox malware are its most valuable features."
"We didn't really have any IPS before. So, Check Point has improved our security posture. People get used to doing things certain ways, which might not be the best or most secure way, and they can't do that now, which just requires more education of the user base. With the endpoint client, we've started to use Check Point for remote access."
"Very few false positives are detected, which gives the confidence to raise flags when needed, ensuring the IT department is aware of threats and acting fast."
"SandBlast has opened us up to a lot more opportunities where we can offer this service to clients, that way they don't have to go to a third-party to get this specific solution. It comes in the Check Point Infinity Package so it has helped us a lot."
"You do not need to risk your network by using the in-line sandbox."
"Nothing is perfect, but Check Point is pretty close to perfect."
"The most valuable feature for us is the VPN."
"The solution has plenty of features."
"The reporting feature helps our performance."
"It is expensive, a feature more accessible to enterprise class customers, but provides an enhanced possibility that Zero- or near-Zero-day threats may be identified and mitigated."
"The graphic user interface of Palo Alto is good and it's easy to configure."
"The primary use case for this solution is the attention to detail, and it is also easy to manage and easy to use."
"Scalable ATP solution that's quick to set up. It demonstrates good performance and stability."
"It has one of the best WebUIs that I have used, because at a glance it looks simple, but offers us a lot of options to secure all the traffic that is passing through the device (or all traffic that the user decides to pass through)."
"Attack Surface Management provided our customers with visibility on everything in their network and domains - anything publicly-facing on the internet - and shows where they have potential vulnerabilities."
"The solution is stable with 12 years of established historical data."
 

Cons

"When you have to scan emails that come with attachments, it takes a long time to examine them, which causes other emails not to be scanned, which can cause some danger to our organization."
"I imagine there will be improvements in later versions. There are hotfixes that come out all the time."
"The file types that can be scanned are limited, which means that if the file type is not listed or enabled for the sandbox, they are bypassed and it can lead to a security issue."
"SandBlast takes longer than FortiSandbox to complete a scan."
"The technical support could use some work, but it's okay. It's a little bit of a tedious process to get through."
"We would like to see this solution reach mobile devices more efficiently, through apps or more specific products."
"The management of alerts could improve them a bit - especially in event management."
"Every time we try to do SandBlast, we run into a conundrum where the certificate issue comes into play."
"When you contact support, there is no guarantee that they will be available to help you tackle the issue that you are facing."
"As a firewall and 360 degrees of security, there needs to be more maturity."
"In the future, I would like to see more automation in the reporting."
"The technical support response needs improvement."
"Our main concern is that everything has to be synced with the WildFire Cloud and has to be checked through the subscription."
"The deployment model could be better."
"The product fails to offer protection when dealing with high-severity vulnerabilities, making it an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The initial setup was a little bit complex, mainly due to the GUI console and management challenges."
"The product scales from small to enormous, however, the pricing is not suitable for very small companies."
"A low-cost service to evaluate the risk score of a supply chain would be very helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of Check Point SandBlast Network is annually, and there is only a standard license."
"I think the overall cost for introducing Check Point with SandBlast was reasonable and competitive in the market."
"The cost is not significantly high and it can be negotiated during any purchase of NGFW."
"We have seen ROI."
"The product's cost is high."
"The pricing is quite effective, not excessively high. On a scale of one to ten, where ten is the highest price, I rate the pricing a nine."
"We would like to try the Threat Extraction blade, but you need to buy a license. Check Point is expensive. I would like to buy things, but I would need the funding."
"Choosing the correct set of licenses is essential because, without the additional software blade licenses, the Check Point gateways are just a stateful firewall."
"It is a reasonable price compared to other solutions on the market."
"I use Palo Alto Networks WildFire's free version."
"The price is expensive but is reasonable considering overall functionality."
"Palo Alto Networks solutions are typically on the higher end of pricing, but considering the value and integration with our existing infrastructure, it is worth the investment."
"Palo Alto Networks WildFire is an expensive product."
"The pricing is highly expensive."
"Pricing could be improved."
"This is an expensive product and the market for Palo Alto in Poland could be much bigger if the pricing was comparable to Fortinet."
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Security Consultant at Webernetz.net - Network Security Consulting
Mar 11, 2015
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
14%
Construction Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise13
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Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise15
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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. Additio...
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, att...
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The Cisco Firepower NGFW Firewall is a very powerful and very complex piece of anti-viral software. When one conside...
Which is better - Wildfire or FortiGate?
FortiGate has a lot going for it and I consider it to be the best, most user-friendly firewall out there. What I like...
How does Cisco ASA Firewall compare with Palo Alto's WildFire?
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Sample Customers

Edenred, State Transport Leasing Company (STLC), Edel AG, Laurenty, Conseil Départemental du Val de Marne, Koch Media
Novamedia, Nexon Asia Pacific, Lenovo, Samsonite, IOOF, Sinogrid, SanDisk Corporation
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