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Check Point ThreatCloud Managed Security Services vs SMX comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Check Point ThreatCloud Man...
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SMX
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) category, the mindshare of Check Point ThreatCloud Managed Security Services is 1.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SMX is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Check Point ThreatCloud Managed Security Services1.6%
SMX0.9%
Other97.5%
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

Featured Reviews

AnkurSharma3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber SOC Manager at Tower Research Capital
Offers data models that learn the patterns and behavior of the internal network
I really like the artificial intelligence feature that utilizes automated versioning through AI Yellow Prism. It has a lot of data models that learn the patterns and behavior of the internal network. If something abnormal happens, it raises a flag or alert. The GUI control interface was good and very attractive, and setting up the tool was easy with the help of online articles. Customization was also possible for each department.
RA
Network Support Technician at Astound Broadband
Centralized view has simplified modem checks and has improved troubleshooting speed
I don't appreciate the way that the alarms show. When there is an alarm, the search functionality for it is a bit awkward. I want to be able to check alarms and have it show me only the alarms for that particular device instead of everything on the network and then having to refilter it. It gets a little finicky sometimes, especially in the moment when I'm trying to troubleshoot.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The real-time intelligence was a good feature."
"It was easily configured and offered one more layer of security in our environment as the monitoring provided by the dashboard is very complete."
"It's a small investment to protect our largest investment which is the assets, both physical and virtual, shielding us from attacks and making it possible for us to operate seamlessly and with full confidence."
"We have not seen a security capacity equal to that of Check Point in other manufacturers."
"We get analysis and can take into consideration the critical alerts found at any time, which gives us security and stability."
"The most outstanding characteristic that we can see is having something in place that allows any network administrator to apply security policies throughout the company's network."
"The reports it shares with the IT team provide the feedback necessary to see what needs to change and what needs to continue to be done."
"Advanced threat intelligence reports have enabled each department to coordinate roles and put security measures in place."
"I appreciate that it displays all the important information on one screen, such as if it's online, light levels of the fiber coming in, and whether they have anything connected to the equipment."
"Its automation capabilities are beneficial for checking compliance with suppliers and vendors internationally during logistical transitions."
 

Cons

"We want better customization."
"The documentation for the most modern applications of the manufacturer is sometimes not well done or complete."
"One of the great improvements that must be improved is the support for end users."
"The next release should have threat indicators that categorize various types of threats and their immediate solution."
"I would like for the service to be a little more accessible for all segments."
"The only issue I encountered was with mobile device integration and compatibility with on-premise solutions."
"Sometimes we can see the documentation and follow its instructions to apply a new rule or policy, and sometimes we don't get the expected result by following them."
"There is room for improvement in enhancing AI capabilities for threat detection, especially in tracking different locations."
"I don't appreciate the way that the alarms show. When there is an alarm, the search functionality for it is a bit awkward."
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Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point ThreatCloud Managed Security Services?
It's a one-year subscription. Our procurement team handled that. The procurement team found it a bit expensive, but they were happy to close the deal.
What needs improvement with Check Point ThreatCloud Managed Security Services?
The only issue I encountered was with mobile device integration and compatibility with on-premise solutions. This could be enhanced to integrate with more log sources.
What is your primary use case for Check Point ThreatCloud Managed Security Services?
The use cases were to block the various sources of threat intelligence and store data on the cloud environment.
What needs improvement with SMX?
There is room for improvement in enhancing AI capabilities for threat detection, especially in tracking different locations. It would be ideal to develop more in terms of databases for cross-checki...
What is your primary use case for SMX?
I use the solution for projecting deals regarding the decarbonization of high-value clients. Additionally, we are involved in managing and processing data in various contexts.
What advice do you have for others considering SMX?
I would recommend SMX because the information is available in real-time for different functions, significantly reducing the need to search for data. On a scale of one to ten, I rate SMX an eight ou...
 

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Sample Customers

Morton Salt, Medical Advocacy and Outreach, BH Telecom, Lightbeam Health Solutions, X by Orange, Cadence, Nihondentsu, Datastream Connexion, Good Sam, Omnyway, FIASA, Pacific Life, Banco del Pacifico, Control Southern, Xero, Centrify, Tradair, Laterlite, Phoenix International, Unisinos, Wilkin Chapman, Connexus Energy, Mutua Universal, Smart & Final, Central New Mexico Community Colleg, Grupo Financiero Multiva
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