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We performed a comparison between Check Point Security Management and ESET Endpoint Protection Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Check Point Security Management vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The intuitive interface also allows new team members to adapt to the technology if they are not familiar with it initially. It doesn't take much for one to familiarize themselves with the product.""The cluster solution made our job easier any fault to the device will not halt entire internet connectivity.""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.""Key features include the ability to include logs for everything that you do for admin. Also, it has web filtering built in and VPN.""The most valuable feature of Check Point Security Management is the high level of visibility""The compliance is great.""Check Point Security Management has improved our organization because all corporate firewalls can be managed with a single interface.""The log dashboard in the SmartConsole is very useful and convenient for monitoring and tracking."

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"The maintenance is easy.""The solution's features and pricing are pretty good.""It can block certain web pages that may contain viruses or pose a threat to the computer.""The product is quite affordable.""ESET Endpoint Security is stable, I did not have any issues with it.""ESET is the fastest solution on the market. It's also highly reliable. On top of the base configuration, you can set it to respond to events such as ransomware detection with network isolation and other automatic tasks. Our customers prefer ESET because it's reliable, fast, and light on system resources.""The solution is stable.""ESET Endpoint Security is stable. When comparing the solution to competitors it is more stable."

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Cons
"In the future, I would like the platform to be able to integrate or manage appliances or third-party equipment.""It also offers compatibility with third-party security solutions, however, it is not a lot. This needs to be improved.""It would be helpful if the documentation and good practice guides are updated. Many are still from R77.""If the SmartView monitor can be integrated in the R80.40 and R81 versions, that would be ideal in understanding the trends and graphs of how traffic is observed hitting the different Check Point Firewall Gateways that the Security Management controls.""Policy installation time can be reduced.""Troubleshooting is quite complicated within multi-domain management. If an issue arises, the local administrator has to keep in mind that there are other domains that could be also affected.""There is room for improvement in reliability.""Even though the platform is simple, and creating security policies is a fairly quick task, creating a bulk of policies at once (ie. for a migration) could be a useful tool. This is probably possible through scripting, however, having an easy-to-use "import CSV" button would be beneficial."

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"A few times, we have had problems with downloading an agent. We had to try multiple times and multiple uploads.""They could be more aggressive with malware.""The solution can improve the modules, and it is lacking centralized management and visibility of the endpoints.""The solution lacks the automation I need.""There are other features you can add on to help make the security stronger, however, they should offer better security even on a basic level.""I think that ESET is a little too heavy on the CPU.""The solution could be more user-friendly.""I would like for ESET to create a central management solution. This would make it practical to use the internet for medium-sized networks."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Do the homework because Check Point is rather expensive."
  • "This product can be used for 25 security gateways on a basic license."
  • "Check Point is much cheaper than the competition ($4/server as compared to $17/server)."
  • "The solution is expensive and there is an annual license."
  • "Price-wise, it is an expensive solution."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "The pricing can be estimated around 3 or 4 out of 10 in terms of expense."
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  • "Pricing per month, for security services as apps in CEE pricing: up to €2 monthly is OK."
  • "ESET is perfect, if you can afford it."
  • "The cost is a very reasonable. When compared with other products, the price is low (though not very low)."
  • "At first, we thought it was a bit expensive, but we negotiated a better price."
  • "This solution is a good value for the money."
  • "Currently, we are running on a three-year license. The pricing might be around $20,000. There aren't any costs above the standard licensing fee."
  • "This is not an expensive product."
  • "It is subjective. I don't think it is expensive. If you can have 10 user licenses for less than $100, I don't think it is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most beneficial features for us are the alert classifications, which help us prioritize critical issues, and the detailed reports that provide insights into attack origins and purposes, such as… more »
    Top Answer:Check Point EDR has room for improvement, especially in the area of Data Loss Prevention where it currently lacks functionality. I'd also like to see enhancements in content filtering and… more »
    Top Answer:We utilize Check Point Security Management for our daily security operations, including managing firewall rules, reviewing alerts, and generating reports on a weekly basis.
    Top Answer:ESET Endpoint Security’s most valuable feature is the management console.
    Top Answer:I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten. It is neither cheap nor expensive for our clients. We use the free version, and there are no additional costs involved.
    Top Answer:The product’s AI implementation feature could be better for learning user behavior. There could be a feature to detect unsecured devices in the network similar to its older version. We need additional… more »
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    Also Known As
    R80.10, R80, R77.30, R77, Check Point R80.10 Security Management, R80 Security Management
    Smart Security, ESET PROTECT Advanced, ESET LiveGuard Advanced, ESET PROTECT Platform
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    Overview

    Check Point Security Management is an advanced security management platform for enterprises. The platform integrates all aspects of security. A single platform manages the entire infrastructure, from data centers to private/public cloud deployments.

    Check Point Security Management is a reliable and easy-to-use security platform. It integrates all aspects of your security environment to strengthen the security posture without impairing productivity. The system has a layered policy model. This means the security policy can be separated into layers for network segmentation. Different administrators can manage different policies. The policy layer automates the tasks.

    The platform is extensible, scalable, and integrates easily with orchestration systems and change management.

    Basic Components of the Infrastructure

    1. Smart Console: The Check Point Graphical User Interface for connecting and managing Security Management Servers. The smart console provides an integrated solution via the following features:


    • Security policy management
    • System health monitoring
    • Multi-domain management


    The smart console offers several advantages. Changes in security policies and logs can be done with a click. You can navigate from an item within a log to the policy. There are also built-in multi-language support and accessibility features.

    1. Security Management Server: The server manages security gateways with set security policies and monitors security events on the network.

      The automation server is an integrated part of the management server. The API server is active by default on servers with 4 GB of RAM or more and on standalone servers with 8 or more GB of RAM.

      The automation server communicates with the management server the same way as the Smart Console. This architecture allows the same validation errors and warnings to be presented when using an automation session.

      The same audit logs generated using the Smart Console are also generated using an automation session. If you have a multi-domain environment, there is only one automation server that monitors all the IP addresses of the multi-domain management server.

      2. Security Gateway is placed at the edge of the network. It monitors and filters traffic and enforces security policies.

        Logging, Event management, and Monitoring

        With Check Point Security Management, logging, reporting, event management, and monitoring are integrated. The platform features widgets and chart templates that optimize visibility. One of the best features is the one-click exploration. This simplifies going from a general overview to specific event details.

        Benefits of Check Point Security Management

        • The platform keeps pace with dynamic network changes
        • Helps align security with business goals
        • Helps with threat prevention.
        • Reduces operational costs

        The unified console also means a single policy for users, data, applications, and networks. The granularity control helps accelerate administration processes. This feature, together with automation, is key to achieving reduced operational overhead. Security teams can automate tasks and even create self-service security web portals with the Check Point Security Management platform.

        Threat management is fully integrated, with reporting, logging, and monitoring all in one dashboard. This provides full visibility into the security of the network.

        Security Management Suite

        The Security Management Suite consists of the following modules:

        • Policy Management: Includes central management of different security policies across multiple domains and browser-based security management.
        • Operations Management: Includes compliance, provisioning, workflow automation, and user directory centralization.
        • Threat Management: Includes centralizing security event correlation for enforcement points. Centrally monitors Check Point devices.

        Reviews from Real Users

        A Network Security Engineer/Architect at a tech services company says, "The features we like and find the most valuable are the ways we can manage the policy, create objects, and drag and drop objects in our daily operation. It makes our daily operation on the firewall management much easier than going, for example, to one firewall, then going to the other."

        "The management API is the best new feature for me. It allows us to further automate our customers' automated server ordering," says a System Engineer Network & Security at OTTO GmbH & Co KG.

        A Senior Infrastructure Services Specialist at St.George Bank Limited adds that "The solution is ideal for use and deployment in a large infrastructure environment."





        ESET Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) is a cybersecurity solution designed to protect businesses of all sizes against a wide array of cyber threats. Its advanced technologies and user-friendly interface provide robust security for endpoint devices, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, without compromising performance. ESET's approach combines multiple layers of protection, including traditional signature-based detection with advanced heuristic analysis, behavioral monitoring, and machine learning, to effectively counter both known and emerging threats.

        ESET's Endpoint Protection Platform is based on a multi-layered defense strategy, which utilizes various technologies like cloud-based scanning, network attack protection, and exploit blockers. This strategy ensures solid protection against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), offering businesses peace of mind regarding their digital security. ESET's platform protects computers, mobile devices, file servers and virtual environments. It’s available as a standalone product and as a part of a wider enterprise cybersecurity bundle, ESET PROTECT Enterprise, which also includes file server security, disk encryption, a cloud sandbox and EDR.

          ESET PROTECT Advanced

          The ESET PROTECT Advanced provides best-in-class endpoint protection against ransomware & zero-day threats, backed by powerful data security.

          • Leverages a multilayered approach that utilizes multiple technologies working together to balance performance, detection and false positives, and with automated malware removal and mediation.
          • Provides advanced protection for your company’s data passing through all general servers, network file storage including OneDrive, and multi-purpose servers to ensure business continuity.
          • A powerful encryption managed natively by ESET remote management console. It increases your organization's data security that meets compliance regulations.
          • Provides proactive cloud-based threat defense against targeted attacks and new, never-before-seen threat types, especially ransomware.

          Performance and Compatibility

          ESET is widely acclaimed for its light system footprint, ensuring that endpoint protection does not come at the expense of performance. This efficiency is crucial for maintaining operational productivity without sacrificing security. Moreover, ESET's solutions are compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

          Centralized Management

          ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is managed via ESET Security Management Center, a centralized management console that provides real-time visibility into on-premise and off-premise endpoints. This simplifies the administration of security policies, streamlines the detection and response processes, and provides detailed reporting capabilities, making it easier for IT professionals to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment.

          Sample Customers
          Hedgetec, Geiger
          ERSTE Group Bank, Miller Solutions, Wesleyan University, The Hospital Center of Luxembourg, Deer Valley USD, SPAR, Industrial Federal Credit Union, Honda, City Hall of Palmela, Hays CISD, Lester B Pearson School Board
          Top Industries
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          Manufacturing Company19%
          Security Firm16%
          Financial Services Firm14%
          Computer Software Company10%
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          Computer Software Company13%
          Security Firm13%
          Comms Service Provider10%
          Government8%
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          Manufacturing Company13%
          Computer Software Company9%
          Non Tech Company9%
          Financial Services Firm8%
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          Computer Software Company18%
          Comms Service Provider10%
          Government6%
          Retailer6%
          Company Size
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          Small Business34%
          Midsize Enterprise28%
          Large Enterprise38%
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          Small Business37%
          Midsize Enterprise14%
          Large Enterprise49%
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          Small Business65%
          Midsize Enterprise15%
          Large Enterprise20%
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          Small Business42%
          Midsize Enterprise20%
          Large Enterprise39%
          Buyer's Guide
          Check Point Security Management vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform
          March 2024
          Find out what your peers are saying about Check Point Security Management vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
          769,630 professionals have used our research since 2012.

          Check Point Security Management is ranked 13th in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) with 55 reviews while ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is ranked 5th in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) with 96 reviews. Check Point Security Management is rated 8.8, while ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Check Point Security Management writes "Great DDoS protection, high availability, and useful firewall rule implementation". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ESET Endpoint Protection Platform writes "Easy to set up with good security and rapidly improving capabilities". Check Point Security Management is most compared with Wazuh, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, IBM Security QRadar, LogRhythm SIEM and Splunk Cloud Platform, whereas ESET Endpoint Protection Platform is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Complete and Check Point Harmony Endpoint. See our Check Point Security Management vs. ESET Endpoint Protection Platform report.

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