Check Point Antivirus Blade is enabled on all of our HA clusters throughout the world. The primary use case for this product is to protect our end-users while working physically in the office or remotely. It monitors all traffic in and out of the organization to detect known threats such as malware. Functionality is limited without HTTPS inspection as the blade will just look at SRC/DST traffic rather than be able to do packet inspections on actual traffic. It is great that it is included in the base FW license.
Network Administrator at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Moderately priced, easy to configure, and good support
Pros and Cons
- "Check Point Antivirus is easy to configure."
- "Check Point Antivirus could be improved by having the gateway automatically run a packet capture on the traffic so that it can be easily uploaded to TAC in the event that there is a false positive or if the traffic is required for further investigation."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Check Point Antivirus has improved our organization by being able to identify known threats and actively drop connections to ensure our users remain secure. It leverages the Bogus DNS endpoint from Check Point to redirect traffic destined for known threats and doesn't require a lot of admin overhead to configure or tune based on the organization's needs. An added bonus is Check Points "Threat Cloud" which all of its gateways talk to so that attacks that are detected in one customer's environment are updated and would be blocked automatically within another environment.
What is most valuable?
Check Point Antivirus is easy to configure. We enable the blade in the SMS for the gateway and that's pretty much it. You can get into the nitty gritty and fine-tune some of the settings to fit your organization better than the default settings, however, personally, I have yet to do this and it is working as expected in my organization. It is also great that this is not an add-on license and is included with the low-tier licensing which helps to reduce the overall cost to the organization while increasing the value of the product.
What needs improvement?
Check Point Antivirus could be improved by having the gateway automatically run a packet capture on the traffic so that it can be easily uploaded to TAC in the event that there is a false positive or if the traffic is required for further investigation. I have had a few times where something was detected as being a false positive and TAC requested so much information that in all honesty, was not worth my time to collect as the URL being blocked was a simple webpage that, based on my analysis, the IP was previously being used for malicious intent and was now a legitimate business however was still being blocked by the blade.
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881,114 professionals have used our research since 2012.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not had any performance issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to scale and enable on SGs as long as they are managed by the same SMS.
How are customer service and support?
Support has improved over the years.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No previous solution was utilized. This solution has been in place on the SGs since they were installed.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward. It is enabled from the SMS and it works.
What about the implementation team?
We managed the setup of the solution in-house.
What was our ROI?
The ROI is revealed by the fact that it protects end-users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Check Point in general is moderately priced compared to competitors.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Palo Alto and Fortigate.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Director at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
A good endpoint antivirus solution, with an excellent zero-day protection feature
Pros and Cons
- "We find the zero-day protection to be an extremely valuable feature of this solution."
- "We would like to see the URL filtering functionality improved in this solution, so that we can exclude domains, rather than just single site URL's."
What is our primary use case?
We use this product as an endpoint antivirus solution.
What is most valuable?
We find the zero-day protection to be an extremely valuable feature of this solution.
What needs improvement?
We would like to see the URL filtering functionality improved in this solution, so that we can exclude domains, rather than just single site URL's.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been working with this solution for nearly four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have found this to be a very stable solution during our time using it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have not had any issues with the scalability of this solution due to the fact that it is cloud-based, and can be deployed to more users automatically as needed.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of this solution is very simple, and the cloud-based deployment is very quick.
What about the implementation team?
We used a team of integrators for our implementation.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also evaluated Palo Alto Endpoint, but it was too complicated to configure, and presented too many technical challenges.
What other advice do I have?
We recommend the cloud-based variant of this solution to organizations of all sizes as there is no upper limit to the number of users it can cover, and the price is affordable for SMB's.
We would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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January 2026
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Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
It has a threat prevention policy that can stop different types of threats from entering the environment, but it lacks an EDL feature and is a little costly
Pros and Cons
- "What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a strong tool for preventing malicious traffic and threats from entering the environment."
- "What's missing in Check Point Antivirus is the EDL feature."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using Check Point Antivirus for my customer, mainly to check threat activity and generate a report on threats in the customer environment. I then compare different reports and check for possible IP threats by reviewing the IP address database on Check Point Antivirus. I also use the tool to check malicious activity on applications and use it as an EPS solution.
What is most valuable?
What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a strong tool for preventing malicious traffic and threats from entering the environment. It has a threat prevention policy so that I can stop different types of threats from entering a workspace or environment.
What needs improvement?
What's missing in Check Point Antivirus is the EDL feature, which I want Check Point to add in the future.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Check Point Antivirus is very stable, and I'd rate its stability as nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Check Point Antivirus has excellent scalability, but you need a license because there's a limit depending on your license. The tool works fine if you have the correct number of licenses.
The scalability of the tool is a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Check Point Antivirus provides excellent technical support, but if the customer doesn't pay for the correct number of licenses, there will be issues, and support may not be as good.
I'd rate Check Point Antivirus support as eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for Check Point Antivirus wasn't difficult for me. If you know your network, then it's not complicated. Configuring and setting the tool up could be difficult if you don't have networking knowledge.
Installing the architecture with different appliances takes two to three days, and learning the tool and the rules would take one week for the customer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Check Point Antivirus is a good solution, but it's a little costly and is similar to Fortinet, pricing-wise.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a consultant working with Check Point technologies, including Check Point Antivirus.
Deploying and maintaining Check Point Antivirus requires two to three engineers.
My advice to anyone planning to use Check Point Antivirus is that it's a good tool, especially if you're using an endpoint solution from Check Point.
My rating for Check Point Antivirus is seven out of ten because you need to be certified to manage the tool and for it to work well for your company. It could be a very complex tool, depending on the customer.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner/Consultant
Information Technology Specialist at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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.
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.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Manager at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Great real-time endpoint detection, has high malware catch rates, and offers good protection overall
Pros and Cons
- "They have a better endpoint catchment rate due to their reliability."
- "A certain reduction in the annual subscription pricing could help many startup organizations like ours."
What is our primary use case?
Check Point Antivirus has proven to be a savior. It helps in protecting our computers and other e-devices at endpoints from malicious ransomware, etc.
It actively eliminates malware and protects the system from any potential damage.
It is well-performing antivirus software that is absolutely different from traditional threat-combating antivirus tools.
Conventional antivirus software is often not upgraded enough to fight advanced threats. Check Point Antivirus's performance efficiency is quite good and is highly recommended by peers.
How has it helped my organization?
Check Point Antivirus is an advanced antivirus software with high-performance efficiency and is continuously improvising its features and version to have better security enhancements at the end.
They have a better endpoint catchment rate due to their reliability. It comes quite highly recommended. Everyone recommends it.
Our organization used to spend a lot on data and system security. The cost of security was increasingly becoming relatively high and unmanageable. Our peers recommended trying the Check Point Solution, which felt great after using it. It is worth having this security software for businesses!
What is most valuable?
The high malware catchment rate is great and really commendable. The software is equipped with scanning all kinds of sources, email servers, and cloud servers for their endpoint threat and immediately diffuses and eliminates the threat source and threat points. It helps us to improve security scanning and also leads to endpoint management throughout.
The software provides advanced security features like signature-based malware detection, which is widely used by organizations for scanning their code management and securing their code system end to end.
The other features, like real-time endpoint detection, help us with 24/7 scanning and monitoring of the system for ransomware, and can immediately remove them permanently.
What needs improvement?
Everything is just great about the software. That said, a certain reduction in the annual subscription pricing could help many startup organizations like ours. Small, marginal, and medium enterprises could also use a reduced subscription model so as not to pose much burden on budgets.
Also, the cybersecurity trend is quite dynamic and changes every now and then. It would be really great if continuous upgrades and orientation and training on upgrades could be proactively arranged and organized by concerned officials from time to time.
For how long have I used the solution?
It's been one year now since I've been using the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a very stable software.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is great.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We started using Check Point. An earlier in-house-based local solution was used as an antivirus before that.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy and straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution through the vendor only.
What was our ROI?
The ROI looks promising.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The setup cost is significantly lower for Check Point Antivirus. Its pricing is low compared to the majority of the competitors. Licensing is smooth and easy.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated McAfee, Trend Security, etc., before finalizing the usage of Check Point Antivirus.
What other advice do I have?
It's a must-have security solution for all businesses and professionals as it is an advanced security solution with enough capabilities to improve cybersecurity enhancement for businesses.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Helpful support, good scanning capabilities and has a nice, modern dashboard
Pros and Cons
- "It has blocked many malware attacks aiming to corrupt and damage company data."
- "The automatic updates use my internet during downloads before I authorize them."
What is our primary use case?
This antivirus has powerful security features that online threats cannot compromise. It protects all the company's computational devices from ransomware attacks.
It gives me confidence when browsing the internet with advanced data analytics.
It has blocked many malware attacks aiming to corrupt and damage company data.
The solution detects unsafe files and downloads from the internet that are not safe. When doing my research, it gives a warning in advance before I run unsafe links and visit insecure sites.
How has it helped my organization?
I have used this antivirus on both desktop and mobile devices, and it has really helped me from engaging with unsafe content.
It ensures that we publish excellent articles that meet international policies.
It is simple to use this software, and we can set it up on any device. It has prevented the company systems from facing interruptions from external viruses that can harm confidential information.
The dashboard is modern and very robust when it comes to data visualization.
It cleans files that are contaminated before sharing them with my colleagues.
What is most valuable?
Threat detection and response have been a great contribution to our daily programs.
It provides daily reports on the status of the device and notifications when there are looming data threats.
It has deployed firewalls that safeguard devices from any cyber attacks that can negatively affect workflows. When working with this antivirus, it does not affect operations in any way.
Scanning files and data before sharing has reduced the chances of spreading viruses among the members.
This tool has been stable and has highly improved the security status of the applications.
What needs improvement?
The automatic updates use my internet during downloads before I authorize them.
This slows down processing power affecting the speed of operations. Integration with outdated systems is impossible. Reporting sometimes is delayed catching the user unaware of virus threats that may affect performance.
Most features have been working effectively since I deployed this software. I have experienced very few cases of downtime.
The customer support staff has been working 24/7/365 to ensure the system functions excellently.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for eight months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance of this tool is good, and I recommend it to other business enterprises.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Check Point Antivirus has provided comprehensive digital security.
How are customer service and support?
I have been working closely with customer service and their work is great.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used REVE Antivirus. However, It was very heavy, and it sometimes affected browsing.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was not complex at all.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was done by the vendor team.
What was our ROI?
The recorded ROI has increased from 20% in the past six months to 50%.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The setup process is simple, and it is easy to learn how it works.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Powertech's Antivirus. The cost and functionalities were not efficient, however.
What other advice do I have?
This is a great antivirus that has given us a secure space for safe browsing and protection from online theft.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Database Administrator at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
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
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Project Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
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
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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