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Priyanshu Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Specialist at Tech Mahindra
Real User
Easy to install and integrate with good compatability
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point Antivirus goes in-depth and looks for threats and malware - including phishing attempts."
  • "We'd like to see some customized security roll-ups and scans for threat detection."

What is our primary use case?

Check Point Antivirus is a highly compatible and productive security management software application for my system and console that runs in the background without hampering my projects.

Check Point Antivirus scrutinizes everything in-depth and looks for threats and malware, including phishing applications.

Check Point Antivirus is easy to install, set up, and integrate, with a very user-friendly dashboard and helpful support.

Check Point Antivirus administers the user experience and provides extensive support and services as needed.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point Antivirus is easy, trusted, safe, and highly affordable security management software for professionals.

Check Point Antivirus looks in-depth for threats and malware - including phishing attempts.

Check Point Antivirus is a highly compatible and productive security management software application for my system. The console that runs in the background does not interfere with my projects.

Check Point Antivirus is a protective shield as a third-party integration and provides data security support against viruses and malware.

What is most valuable?

Check Point Antivirus has highly productive and extensive support and features. It runs system checkups and looks for threats and malware - including phishing attempts.

Check Point Antivirus is productive as a security management software application for my system. The console is great. 

Check Point Antivirus provides full-scale security for my information and data and I can perform my activities feeling completely protected.

What needs improvement?

We'd like to see some customized security roll-ups and scans for threat detection.

Check Point Antivirus provides limited iOS protection and is unusable with free VPN services, which are required for professionals.

Check Point Antivirus' major area of improvement needs to be in the
internet connection. Updates need to be made in the system and 
we need immediate access to the updated to be protected against the latest antivirus against malware and viruses.  

It does not have compatibility with the Windows XP Firewall, which needs to be fixed.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been in an integration with Check Point Antivirus for the last year.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not previously use a different solution. I switched to Checkpoint antivirus due to system and data security concerns.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Check Point Antivirus is a highly compatible, productive, easy to set up, and affordable platform. It is also highly trusted in terms of integration capabilities.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options. We just checked reviews on specific platforms before integrating.

What other advice do I have?

I would highly recommend Checkpoint Antivirus. Just go for it if you are a professional.

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Shrinkhala Jain - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
User
Quick to deploy with a threat catchment rate and good security
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a great, cost-effective, and stable security solution to opt for."
  • "More posting of user feedback is requested across all websites and Google so that more traction can be attained. Seeing reviews helps create more confidence with clients and partners."

What is our primary use case?

This is the best security software for all organizations to have. It restricts 100% entry of all malicious files and prevents any threatening attacks from the system. 

It's one of the best software to have and increases the security checks for various verticals. 

It removes any unwanted and malicious files and folders and ensures round-the-clock protection from any threat sources. 

It came highly recommended by peers in different fields. 

Their business and tech team is highly competent and gives the best solution to users instantly without any challenges. They are highly ethical and quite professional in how they see things.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point Antivirus is a good security software for businesses to prevent systems and their components from any ransomware and malware threat attempts. 

Also, it is one of the best solutions to counter threat sources and threat attacks through global scanning and cloud integration with third-party secure portals. It ensures complete end-to-end security of information flows throughout. It is quite a customizable solution and meets all kinds of demands in a much more streamlined manner without any hiccups. 

It is a great, cost-effective, and stable security solution to opt for.

What is most valuable?

The solution offers a quick deployment without any issues. 

The threat catchment rate of the software is very high and quite impressive. 

It is easy to integrate with all kinds of other software and hardware and works with cloud integration. We have no more tension around compatibility parameters as the software is quite stable and works efficiently across varied business environments. 

It is quick and agile and, with global scanning, it scans with great speed and works flawlessly in the background of the system without interrupting the front-end work

What needs improvement?

They could improve across many areas, like bringing in more customization and reducing the cost further. The price can be a restraining factor for many to adopt a new solution and leave an old option behind. 

More posting of user feedback is requested across all websites and Google so that more traction can be attained. Seeing reviews helps create more confidence with clients and partners. 

We demand more training orientation and quick upgrades in security parameters and utility features to have better exposure end to end.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for over 1.5 years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is completely scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good so far.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using a localized solution from one of our partners.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easygoing. We've had no pain at all.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the product using an in-house team.

What was our ROI?

The ROI is great.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Check Point Antivirus is one of the best and fastest virus-scanning software in the market and you will not be disappointed at all. It's easy to deploy and integration is great. The pricing is also quite affordable. They offer easy renewal and signing of SLAs, which are hassle-free.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We looked at a lot of different options. We tried ESET, Norton, Kaspersky, etc.

What other advice do I have?

Try this security solution. Millions of like us are choosing this option. It's the best solution.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Edwin Solano Salmeron - PeerSpot reviewer
Soporte técnico superior at Acobo
Real User
Centrally managed with good visualizations and very good security
Pros and Cons
  • "It offers a centralized administration which allows us to be much more productive."
  • "We need the ability to integrate this solution with the other existing solutions, such as Harmony."

What is our primary use case?

Over the years, with experience using Check Point applications, we have needed to protect ourselves against new attacks and attacks that could involve a significant loss of information. These requirements we took into consideration when preparing for the next need, and we were looking for a solution that we could integrate into our perimeter zone, enabling antivirus and protection functions for our teams and our users. As a result of all our complex needs, we implemented this under the solutions that we already use from Check Point.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution gives us protection and a visualization of security analysis in real-time. Many of its functions and characteristics are of significant value to our institution. It's a strategic ally at the level of perimeter security within our organization and thus protects each one of our assets. 

It offers a centralized administration that allows us to be much more productive and has, within reach, a greater general visualization of everything that happens in our environment.

What is most valuable?

One of the characteristics that has given us the most value when implementing the antivirus solution is being able to have a conglomerate of solutions and to be able to manage and give to the administrators something that can observe what is happening within the network. The dashboards allow us to export this information so it can be delivered to senior managers, who are often the ones in charge of making decisions at the infrastructure level in terms of security and management of our organization. 

What needs improvement?

One of the features that we could use in the future, or would be something additional that we as users and network administrators would want to see, is the ability to integrate this solution with the other existing solutions, such as Harmony. We'd like to be able to manage all this from the same centralized management area that we use today for the perimeter lantern. It would thus provide a 360° integration of the features that we check regularly. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for three years.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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Assistant Manager at ASCI
User
Great support, good threat detection, and high customization
Pros and Cons
  • "Threat detection intelligence and high customization facilitation is the most popular aspect for customers and users."
  • "Check Point should always focus on emerging business requirements and should always be working proactively in meeting the requirements of clientele and users in a timely manner."

What is our primary use case?

Check Point Antivirus software is highly reliable and dependable security software that restricts malware entry into our IT system and keeps secure our IT system at its best. It is the most advanced security solution which enables the IT system to scan all the system components effortlessly and do proactive threat detection onto the system to identify any incumbent threats. 

It helps run the scanning on integrated system components and the cloud server with fewer false negative cases to ensure the system's performance at its best. It provides the system with foolproof security and ensures high customer satisfaction always.

How has it helped my organization?

This security solution is one of the best so far. It enables IT professionals and businesses to work carefree with internal and external stakeholders and their IT systems and exchange information securely without any data theft or leakage. It is highly advised to incorporate this solution at all the critical windows and stages of system flow so that no malware attack can come inside the system under any circumstance.

It has improved the turnaround time for our project completion and system integration activities as it's the need of the hour for all the stakeholders in today's world.

It has lead to improved positive performance outcomes with high-end productivity. There are no more system issues, and complaints as IT does not bother us now.

What is most valuable?

Threat detection intelligence and high customization facilitation is the most popular aspect for customers and users. 

The Check Point Partner keeps updating its EDR system and ensures no lapses occurred during the operating time. The entire team of Check Point is quite agile and proactive in terms of their advanced product development and their reaction time to any issue or complexity is just fantastic which ensures no deep damage to the system from threats.

EDR improvement checks system security and a proactive business and tech team improves customer interaction in the greatest manner possible.

What needs improvement?

Check Point should always focus on emerging business requirements and should always be working proactively in meeting the requirements of clientele and users in a timely manner. This will ensure more credibility and confidence in customers and helps relationships last longer. High-end wonderful experiences for clientele will result in peer recommendations, which will certainly enhance the customer base for Check Point.

Keep improving your business offerings and go for an extension of the trial version for a longer period so that everyone can be benefitted from the same.

For how long have I used the solution?

It's been over six months now since we started using the product. It's one of the best available solutions so far.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product offers high stability and flexibility.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is quite scalable and replicable across all kinds of IT environments 

How are customer service and support?

Support is wonderful and we highly recommend them. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using a few peer-recommended security solutions earlier.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is not complicated at all. We had smooth onboarding and easy deployment.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented it through a vendor.

What was our ROI?

We've seen over 75% ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's cheap and quite low presently, and the room for customization is humongous currently. High time to go for these solutions as they are accelerating with great performance and pace.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We looked at McAfee and Kaspersky. They were evaluated thoroughly by our business and tech teams.

What other advice do I have?

I strongly recommend this solution to all IT businesses and professionals. This is a one-stop solution for all your security woes. Go for its trial today and experience the new age security utilities on your own.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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IdoSarusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer at Shavit-security
Reseller
Top 5Leaderboard
Has an efficient sandboxing feature, but the malware detection capabilities need improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup was straightforward."
  • "There is room for improvement in detecting more sophisticated and emerging threats."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily install Check Point Antivirus on company computers and laptops to prevent malware infections, particularly focusing on protecting against phishing attacks and malicious downloads by employees.

How has it helped my organization?

The platform has significantly improved our organization's cybersecurity posture by effectively detecting and containing malware threats. 

What is most valuable?

The product's sandboxing feature is valuable as it runs suspicious files in a virtual environment. It helps us analyze their behavior without risking the main system.

What needs improvement?

The platform's malware detection capabilities could be enhanced. There is room for improvement in detecting more sophisticated and emerging threats.

Additionally, including AI-driven features that can automatically generate and optimize security policies based on the organization's specific needs and threats would be beneficial.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Check Point Antivirus for about two to three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The platform has proven to be very stable. We have not encountered any major issues or downtime related to its operation.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product seamlessly scales from small to large deployments without any noticeable performance degradation. I rate the scalability a ten. 

How are customer service and support?

I have heard positive feedback regarding the technical support team's responsiveness and expertise.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. Installing agents and deploying the software on devices was simple, although configuring detailed security policies required some cybersecurity knowledge.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Check Point Antivirus a seven out of ten. 

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Head of IT at RD Tech
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A professional and enterprise grade product that secure networks and offers peace of mind
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point Antivirus ensures our organization's security posture by ensuring that everyone accessing the internet does so securely. It performs packet inspection, enabling all security blades to monitor and filter traffic constantly. This includes URL filtering to prevent access to unwanted sites and to protect against any attempts to compromise our network."
  • "The product should improve its pricing."

What is our primary use case?

The solution helps to protect our networks. 

What is most valuable?

Check Point Antivirus ensures our organization's security posture by ensuring that everyone accessing the internet does so securely. It performs packet inspection, enabling all security blades to monitor and filter traffic constantly. This includes URL filtering to prevent access to unwanted sites and to protect against any attempts to compromise our network.

The product streamlines security operations in our IT environment through its single configuration point, making it easy to configure all available blades. Monitoring, extracting logs from, and integrating with our Active Directory are also easy.

All of the features work in tandem for effective malware prevention.
We are quite satisfied with Check Point Antivirus, as it offers leading-edge features that other companies may not have. Despite the higher price, we carefully selected the product based on its feature set.

The sandbox technology is very useful. It operates offline in the cloud and facilitates easy replication. The tool works with our Ubiquiti switches and Active Directory.

What needs improvement?

The product should improve its pricing. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have stress-tested the tool. We've pushed a lot of requests to it, and it seems to be working fine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I think we will reach a limit once we get more traffic. But we don't expect that to happen on our current network. However, we would have to move to the next version regarding scalability. They have different tiers in their models with different performance levels. So we pitch in regards to current plus fifty percent. If we exceed that, we must go to the next level and buy the next product. My company has 150-200 users. I operate this with a team of two people. One is a primary, and the other is a secondary. It's extensively used, and we're always configuring and tuning it.

How are customer service and support?

We're paying for premium support, but it's worth its weight in gold because they are very quick. They understand things easily and come back to you with solutions very quickly. They reply quickly and know their stuff, which makes them easy to work with. They help us when we have problems and ensure they understand what we need.

How was the initial setup?

The setup of Check Point Antivirus can be straightforward or complex, depending on your familiarity with the product. Once you're familiar with it, the interface is easy to configure.

The deployment process was quick for us. We configured it using configuration files. We completed the configuration within four days, including a trial version over one weekend and production the following weekend.

What about the implementation team?

We relied on our in-house expertise for the deployment. However, the support provided by Check Point Antivirus was outstanding.

What was our ROI?

The return on investment is positive. Check Point Antivirus is not only securing our network but also simplifying management and facilitating changes.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall product a nine out of ten. My advice is that you get what you pay for. While it may cost more, Check Point Antivirus offers a fully mature, professional-grade product. This means you can trust that it's doing its job of securing our network. With Check Point Antivirus, you have peace of mind knowing that if something goes wrong, support is available.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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EmmaRichardson - PeerSpot reviewer
Database Administrator at Hildes Technologies
Real User
Easy to configure with good virus and malware protection
Pros and Cons
  • "The simplicity of management and remote assistance for the users make it a smooth experience, and administrators can easily handle tasks remotely."
  • "There could be more additions to the compatible systems and applications for integration purposes."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case of Check Point Antivirus is to protect our machines and data from viruses and to clean our systems from all malware to ensure the security of our data and servers from external threats and invasions. 

We have configured Check Point antivirus with all our machines, servers, and databases as a security solution against real-time virus threats that may harm our systems. 

It has been easy to configure and provides up-to-date advanced-level protection. Remote management is also being used to remove any potential viruses from users' machines if found. 

How has it helped my organization?

It has improved the overall security of our machines and data with multi-layered antivirus solutions. Real-time threat protection is a wonderful aspect of Check Point Antivirus and can provide 24/7 security to configured machines.

It makes us feel more secure and helps us to react proactively against any online invasion and data protection. The simplicity of management and remote assistance for the users make it a smooth experience, and administrators can easily handle tasks remotely. 

What is most valuable?

The most important and useful feature is the regular updates against modern-day viruses. We have seen that new viruses and malware are introduced by hackers every day, and we need to keep ourselves a step ahead for protection against those threats. 

Check Point Antivirus, with its up-to-date features, ensures that we are always ahead of the new versions of viruses and provides real-time protection. The overall features and data loss prevention makes it a valuable product in every way.

What needs improvement?

There could be more additions to the compatible systems and applications for integration purposes. It doesn't cover some of the applications and operating systems like macOS and SAP cloud products. 

Another issue I can recall is the fake threat calls and removal of safe applications (assuming them to be viruses and malware), which is sometimes annoying. The overall product features and functions are reliable and have everything covered otherwise and I consider it to be the best antivirus solution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for more than two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We find it to be an almost 99% stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is an excellent, scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is very effective and knowledgeable. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not previously use a different solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This is a good solution that comes at a reasonable price.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I did not evaluate other options. 

What other advice do I have?

It is a very effective antivirus and I would recommend it. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1773669 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Maine Bureau Of Taxation
Real User
Great technical support, no downtime, and easy to clone and expand
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution helps make sure that we can patch and keep security going without having to talk to everyone for change management."
  • "The biggest thing would be the ability to update the SMO's and gateways through Gaia instead of always completing it through the command line."

What is our primary use case?

We use the Check Point Maestro for data center firewalls. It has the ability to spread the load across multiple devices and still only have one source of management, which is incredible. Plus, everything duplicates across the firewalls without manual intervention.

We are currently moving from a flat network into this setup, and, with the amount of traffic that we are going to be sending through the firewalls, this is the only way it could have been done. 

Also, the product offers the ability to have little to no downtime during patching. 

This setup is a beast!

How has it helped my organization?

We didn't have anything before. This really creates a secure and fast solution. In order to be able to track everything coming in and out of our data center. We have a flat network and now that we are moving to this design, we needed something that can secure servers and users from each other and make sure we are only allowing what needs to be allowed and not allowing anyone to traverse the network maliciously. 

Also, we have no ability for downtime - so having this solution helps make sure that we can patch and keep security going without having to talk to everyone for change management.

What is most valuable?

Scalability is a huge factor. 

The need for no downtime is key for us - and this solution offers that. When you have six gateways you have to patch and no one even notices, it's phenomenal. 

We need to be able to keep these connections running 100% of the time. The fact that we can patch and reboot firewalls and no one even notices is a huge plus. We need to be able to keep it secure but also keep it up and running. 

Having the six gateways and being able to clone them in when we need a new gateway is excellent. I love that we are able to just put a new gateway in and clone it.

What needs improvement?

I don't really have any real suggestions for this to be improved. The biggest thing would be the ability to update the SMO's and gateways through Gaia instead of always completing it through the command line. As we train new people and have fewer hands that touch these firewalls, having a good understanding of how CLI works and how to install patches and remove patches from gateways using this method is dying. So, being able to do it the same way we do all the other gateways would be excellent.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for over one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I am very impressed. I didn't think anything like this would be possible.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It has the MOST scalability of any product out there. You can slam another gateway in and clone it and off you go.

How are customer service and support?

We always have great support and service. I don't think any other vendor provides this level of support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Fortigate before, however, the management on Check Point is unrivaled.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was slightly complex to begin with. That said,  once you've set up a new connection a few times it gets easier.  

What about the implementation team?

We handled the setup with the vendor team. They are the best at Check Point!

What was our ROI?

I don't pay the bills, however, it's my understanding that there is an argument out there for ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost is up there. However, when you are dealing with the best, you cannot really balk at pricing.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

Check Point Support is top-notch. You cannot beat their support.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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