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Sr. VP of Creative & Development at a non-tech company with 51-200 employees
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Top 5
Dec 26, 2025
Unified threat prevention and centralized management have streamlined security operations and improved efficiency
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point Infinity has positively impacted my organization by streamlining security prevention and strengthening our overall posture."
  • "The addition of languages for the support could improve Check Point Infinity."

What is our primary use case?

My main use for Check Point Infinity is unified security management across multiple environments. I use it most often to protect email, endpoints, and cloud applications under a single infrastructure architecture. It has reduced problems and improved visibility. Having everything integrated means threats are detected and blocked faster, while policies stay consistent across the organization.

Unified security management made a real difference during a phishing campaign that targeted both email and cloud collaboration tools at the same time. Because everything was integrated under one platform, the alerts came through in a single dashboard, and the policies applied consistently across endpoints, email, and cloud apps. This allowed my team to quickly identify the scope of the attack, block the malicious links, and prevent data exposure without having to jump between different systems.

I also use Check Point Infinity to simplify compliance reporting and strengthen cloud security. Having one platform that covers endpoints, gateways, and other applications, I can apply consistent policies and generate reports that auditors find clear.

How has it helped my organization?

yes.

What is most valuable?

One of the best features for me is unified threat prevention and centralized management.

Unified threat prevention and centralized management have helped my team day-to-day by reducing the time spent switching between different tools and dashboards. For example, when I had to investigate suspicious traffic across endpoints, gateways, or events in the VPN, everything was visible in one place. We could quickly trace the issue and apply consistent policies without delays.

Check Point Infinity has positively impacted my organization by streamlining security prevention and strengthening our overall posture. With everything managed under one platform, I've noticed clear improvements in efficiency since my team no longer has to juggle multiple tools or dashboards. I've also seen cost savings by consolidating licensing and reducing the need for separate solutions. By consolidating multiple tools into one platform, my team saves several hours each week that used to be spent switching between dashboards and managing separate policies. The unified platform has also reduced troubleshooting time during incidents.

What needs improvement?

The addition of languages for the support could improve Check Point Infinity. Support is currently only available in English. I suggest adding additional language support.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Check Point Infinity for around six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

ys

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

yes

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

no

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

great, excellent.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

no

What other advice do I have?

I rate Check Point Infinity a nine out of ten because I think about the language, as support is only in English. I believe different languages could be incorporated into the support. Check Point Infinity is an excellent tool because it centralizes multiple solutions in one portal. It is very important for all IT administrator teams. I recommend this tool.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

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

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IT at a security firm with 51-200 employees
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Top 5Leaderboard
Dec 31, 2025
Centralized Security Boosts Detection and Productivity
Pros and Cons
  • "The advanced threat prevention feature has significantly helped my organization; for example, Check Point Infinity flagged a suspicious file that had bypassed our email filters, and it turned out to be a zero-day malware—the threat prevention engine blocked it before it reached the user and gave us an alert instantly, saving us from a potential data breach."
  • "One area for improvement in Check Point Infinity is the user interface, as it can feel complex for new users."

What is our primary use case?

My main use case for Check Point Infinity is unified threat prevention across our network, cloud, and endpoints through a central portal that helps us detect and block advanced cyber-attacks, streamline security management, and ensure compliance.

Check Point Infinity also helps us reduce complexity by allowing us to manage everything from one dashboard instead of juggling multiple security tools, which saves time and makes it easier to spot threats early.

What is most valuable?

The best features Check Point Infinity offers include advanced threat prevention, which I use with AI and driver-based threat intelligence to block zero-day attacks, phishing, ransomware, and other sophisticated threats before they cause damage.

The advanced threat prevention feature has significantly helped my organization. For example, Check Point Infinity flagged a suspicious file that had bypassed our email filters, and it turned out to be a zero-day malware. The threat prevention engine blocked it before it reached the user and gave us an alert instantly, saving us from a potential data breach.

Check Point Infinity has positively impacted my organization by improving our overall security posture and reducing manual workload. Specifically, it has reduced my manual workload by saving several hours a week. Before using Infinity, we spent hours manually investigating alerts and updating threat signatures, but now automatic threat detection and response help reduce false positives, allowing us to spend less time on non-issues.

What needs improvement?

One area for improvement in Check Point Infinity is the user interface, as it can feel complex for new users. Streamlining navigation and making threat reports more intuitive would be beneficial.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Check Point Infinity for around two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Check Point Infinity is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Check Point Infinity offers great scalability.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support for Check Point Infinity is excellent.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

What was our ROI?

I have seen a return on investment, primarily through time saved. When I use different Check Point tools, I save support time overall.

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

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is excellent.

What other advice do I have?

Check Point Infinity is powerful, but it works best when tailored to your environment. My advice to others considering Check Point Infinity is to make use of the centralized management early on and invest time in learning the threat prevention features. I would rate Check Point Infinity an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

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

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Private User at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Sep 8, 2025
Consolidation of management and protection at a fair price gives peace of mind
Pros and Cons
  • "The Infinity portal combines all Check Point solutions in one place, including the endpoint, SASE, and the SMP."
  • "Something that should be better in Check Point Infinity is the customization, though I don't have any specific suggestions at this time."

What is our primary use case?

The most common use case for Check Point Infinity is for managing all my gateways in one place and deploying everything from one place.

What is most valuable?

The Infinity portal combines all Check Point solutions in one place, including the endpoint, SASE, and the SMP.

I am using real-time threat intelligence in Check Point Infinity with ThreatCloud and AI.

The analytics capabilities in Check Point Infinity are very good, and it provides an all-in-one solution.

What needs improvement?

Something that should be better in Check Point Infinity is the customization, though I don't have any specific suggestions at this time.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Check Point Infinity is a very stable solution; I don't remember experiencing any downtime.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate technical support from Check Point a perfect score because when I call them, they answer before I could breathe.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

My initial setup of Check Point Infinity was very easy. Setting up the gateway and connecting it to the Infinity portal was very simple.

What was our ROI?

The price of the solution is very fair because it provides good protection at a reasonable cost.

What other advice do I have?

I'm not sure if I purchased the solution through the vendor or AWS marketplace.

I don't use the automations in Check Point Infinity.

I am a customer using Check Point products.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Check Point Infinity a 9.

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

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Private User at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Oct 21, 2025
Offers an all-in-one solution for efficient risk management and network security
Pros and Cons
  • "The all-in-one management feature of Check Point Infinity saves time because I can manage everything and deploy everything from one place."

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for Check Point Infinity is to manage Quantum Spark appliances to manage risks.

    I don't have anything else to add about my main use case.

    How has it helped my organization?

    The Check Point Infinity Service saved me a lot of time because it gave me all in one solution.

    What is most valuable?

    The best features Check Point Infinity offers are that it provides an all-in-one management solution.

    The all-in-one management feature of Check Point Infinity saves time because I can manage everything and deploy everything from one place.

    Check Point Infinity has positively impacted my organization by making everything better, including the speed of the network and the security.

    Check Point Infinity has helped with the speed at which I can deploy things and change things.

    What needs improvement?

    I don't think they should change anything to improve Check Point Infinity.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Check Point Infinity for the last 3 years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Check Point Infinity is stable in my experience, and I can change everything with very good capability.

    How are customer service and support?

    The customer support experience was very good; they answered just when I called.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

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

    I didn't use a different solution before Check Point Infinity.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I didn't evaluate other options before choosing Check Point Infinity.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Check Point Infinity overall as 10 out of 10 because they give all-in-one solutions, and they do this the best.

    My advice to others looking into using Check Point Infinity is to go for it; it will help them a lot.

    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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    Advisor at Rossell Techsys (Division of Rossell India Limited)
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    Top 10
    May 21, 2025
    Security posture enhances with responsive support and seamless integration, though analytics features can improve
    Pros and Cons
    • "The Threat Prevention technology in Check Point Infinity has enhanced my security posture; that's very great, excellent, and helpful."
    • "In terms of pricing, I find Check Point Infinity to be an expensive product. In fact, we are evaluating even the spam filter for emails from Check Point, but it was prohibitively costly, so we dropped it and are using Microsoft Defender."

    What is our primary use case?

    Within my organization, I primarily use Check Point Infinity for bandwidth utilization, load balancing, and we analyze all the spams, filters, and blocks.

    Another feature of Check Point Infinity that I utilize is blocking all unwanted traffic, restricting around the web, and alerting me about bad actors anytime they attack.

    What is most valuable?

    The Threat Prevention technology in Check Point Infinity has enhanced my security posture; that's very great, excellent, and helpful.

    Check Point Infinity provides financial benefits and cost savings. Without this, our business would not continue at all, as our business depends on this. If we cannot keep our data secret, all our customers will be lost.

    What needs improvement?

    I would improve Check Point Infinity by embedding some sort of analytics that indicates which attacks are coming from specific IP addresses very often so that we can block those IP addresses.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been familiar with Check Point Infinity for the last four years.

    What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

    I did not face many challenges or difficulties with installing Check Point Infinity. Initially, the first installation presented a problem, but otherwise, there are not too many issues.

    How are customer service and support?

    Check Point support is very responsive. I give it a ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    I do not remember exactly how much time the installation required, but it was one hour only, although there were some issues which were resolved by the tech people.

    What about the implementation team?

    Only one or two people took part in the installation of Check Point Infinity.

    What was our ROI?

    I would say we can save about 90% of our budget with Check Point Infinity.

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

    In terms of pricing, I find Check Point Infinity to be an expensive product. In fact, we are evaluating even the spam filter for emails from Check Point, but it was prohibitively costly, so we dropped it and are using Microsoft Defender.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Before choosing Check Point Infinity, we evaluated Cisco as another option.

    We chose Check Point Infinity instead of Cisco because we found that the price is good, and the ease of use and implementation were better.

    What other advice do I have?

    I am familiar with Check Point Infinity to some extent.

    It is a scalable solution, prominently so.

    In the future, I am planning on increasing the number of devices for Check Point Infinity.

    My overall rating for Check Point Infinity is eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Network Engineer at Insa
    Real User
    Top 5
    Dec 29, 2024
    Empowering security with seamless AI-guided configurations
    Pros and Cons
    • "Check Point Infinity offers a multi-layered security approach that enhances our IT security environment."
    • "I recommend Check Point Infinity to other customers due to its notable benefits and positive experiences with a major financial institution."
    • "I would recommend having more comprehensive documentation, including a guide for installation and configuration of Check Point Infinity."

    What is our primary use case?

    We have been deploying Check Point Infinity as a new technology for security purposes with our biggest customer in Ethiopia. It serves to secure endpoints and protect from intrusion and various threats. The product is deployed as a SaaS solution, and we use it to protect mobile users and other aspects of the organization.

    What is most valuable?

    Check Point Infinity offers a multi-layered security approach that enhances our IT security environment. It provides tracking protection, intrusion prevention, and supports mobile users efficiently. 

    The AI integration helps in guiding configurations and installations, making the process smoother. 

    Additionally, Check Point is a supportive vendor, offering notable assistance and knowledge sharing during installations and configurations.

    What needs improvement?

    I would recommend having more comprehensive documentation, including a guide for installation and configuration of Check Point Infinity. This would help users to easily understand and deploy the solution.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been working with Check Point Infinity for one year, as it was deployed with the aid of professional service last year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    For the time being, Check Point Infinity is stable with no issues concerning stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The product is scalable. If customers require scalability, we can scale the product accordingly to suit organizational growth.

    How are customer service and support?

    Check Point provides excellent support. As soon as we raise a ticket, they engage promptly, indicating strong vendor support. User support has not presented any issues.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

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

    We are also working with IBM, Cisco, and FortiGate along with Check Point, for different solutions.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is quite seamless and smooth. We follow the solutions easily without encountering any challenges.

    What about the implementation team?

    The deployment was conducted with the assistance of professional services. This external team has been very supportive and provided necessary guidance throughout the process.

    What was our ROI?

    We are currently not assessing the financial benefits or return on investment for Check Point Infinity, as we are in the process of deploying it.

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

    I am not aware of the financial cost of the licensing for Check Point Infinity, as I am involved in the technical aspects. The product, as supported by Check Point, offers invaluable assistance for ease of deployment.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We are also working with other vendors such as IBM, Cisco, and FortiGate.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend Check Point Infinity to other customers due to its notable benefits and positive experiences with a major financial institution. 

    I rate Check Point Infinity nine out of ten for its overall satisfactory and scalable features.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Security and Compliance Architect at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Top 5Leaderboard
    Jul 30, 2024
    A unified security system offering intelligent threat prevention but the training is difficult
    Pros and Cons
    • "Check Point Infinity has significantly improved our workflow within the ecosystem, making processes smoother and more efficient."
    • "Some aspects of the reporting in Check Point may take time to learn and become comfortable with."

    What is our primary use case?

    We leveraged Check Point Infinity primarily for gateway security, cloud security, endpoint security, and infrastructure as a service.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Architecturally, Check Point functions as a unified security system. Only one policy management section enables administrators to manage all policies from one console. The platform offers intelligent threat prevention capabilities, flagging suspicious activities and preventing potential threats before they impact your network, cloud, or mobile environments.

    What is most valuable?

    The whole process of consolidation, centralization, and obtaining a single pane of glass view into the current state, necessary changes, and areas for improvement.

    Check Point Infinity has significantly improved our workflow within the ecosystem, making processes smoother and more efficient. It hasn’t added unnecessary work; instead, it has streamlined operations and simplified tasks.

    What needs improvement?

    Some aspects of the reporting in Check Point may take time to learn and become comfortable with. Training is necessary for certain areas, as some features might not be as intuitive. It's important to understand the workflow and how various components function.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Check Point Infinity for one year.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It was very fairly stable.

    I rate the stability an eight out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is a scalable solution. It can accommodate an increase in user count, handle new requirements and changes, and address emerging attack vectors, ensuring continued functionality and security.

    It is used by security analysts, security engineers, and some architects.

    I rate the scalability an eight out of ten.

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

    We were using CrowdStrike.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment process involves a team of network architects, security architects, security analysts, and security engineers.

    I rate it an eight out of ten.

    What was our ROI?

    It saved our time by 25%.

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

    It costs around 40k to 50k. We ended up getting a premium one. There was some additional cost.

    What other advice do I have?

    We could have faced it if Check Point Infinity had not prevented it. This includes understanding the potential security incident we were looking at, gaining insights into where the attempt was being made from, identifying the associated IOCs, and potentially attributing who might be targeting us. 

    Maintenance wasn't much needed. The fifteen people we had were sufficient. We had coverage across different time zones, so they were able to cover it.

    I recommend the solution.

    Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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    PM at SECURE SOFT
    Real User
    Top 10
    Apr 23, 2025
    Unified portal streamlines cybersecurity integration and administration
    Pros and Cons
    • "One of the valuable aspects of Check Point Infinity is that I can use one unified portal for the administration of all these tools."
    • "If Check Point continues reforms of AI and takes more information from different origins, not only from its database but also from other brands, it can complete this information and make it stronger."

    What is our primary use case?

    In my job, I design and propose different solutions from Check Point Infinity for some final customers in final champ profiles. With Check Point Infinity solutions, I can integrate different tools of Check Point like security appliances such as Quantum or Quantum Smart or the orchestrator under Smart Events like different tools of Harmony, Harmony Mail, Harmony Point, and Harmony Browse. I use the Infinity Portal to take control of the administration of these tools and orchestrate and integrate all the information to bring the logs to the final customer to deploy new strategies for cybersecurity or change or update the architecture of security policies.

    What is most valuable?

    One of the valuable aspects of Check Point Infinity is that I can use one unified portal for the administration of all these tools. I can integrate other tools from other brands too, to consolidate and unify cybersecurity strategies. Check Point uses robust AI software to detect and recognize all cyber-attacks, giving me the ability to prevent these attacks.

    What needs improvement?

    If Check Point continues reforms of AI and takes more information from different origins, not only from its database but also from other brands, it can complete this information and make it stronger.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have had about three years of experience with Check Point Infinity.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Check Point Infinity is scalable because Check Point has a deployment ecosystem with technical support and the quality of the final information from these tools.

    How are customer service and support?

    The technical support is excellent with quick response times and high-quality answers to provide the best solutions needed.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is not complex; it is straightforward. It depends on the reality of the moment for the final customer and what they want for their roadmap. The deployment is usually in a short time as this technology enables quick deployment into the customer's architecture.

    What about the implementation team?

    The required number of people depends on the size of the final customer, but maybe three to five people, including analysts, engineers, and someone senior, are sufficient for this.

    What was our ROI?

    The value is in the capacity to protect against problems or attacks with technology, developing and strengthening cybersecurity policies and administration.

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

    The pricing is good as Check Point Infinity includes many tools and details that others might not have. The cost depends on the different architecture or needs of the final customer.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Some brands like Trend Micro, Sophos, and Fortinet offer good solutions too. However, I prefer Check Point as an expert brand in cybersecurity.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Check Point Infinity a nine out of ten.

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    Managing Partner at NCSO
    Real User
    Jan 5, 2024
    Provides robust cybersecurity with a comprehensive suite of features, expert support, and scalable cloud-based architecture, ensuring effective threat detection and continuous improvement
    Pros and Cons
    • "A notable aspect that I appreciate is their ongoing effort to redesign the portal, giving it a fresh and centralized appearance."
    • "It seems that the performance varies, likely influenced by the client's size and the provisioning of resources."

    What is our primary use case?

    The use case involves managing various aspects, including endpoint security, SaaS interface, and firewall management within the Check Point Infinity architecture. The Infinity portal serves as a centralized hub for overseeing all components of the Check Point security suite. The architecture incorporates XDR and MDR, enabling automatic correlation of information. In scenarios where a security issue arises, the system can automatically analyze data from diverse platforms, such as endpoints, firewalls, and Office 365. T

    How has it helped my organization?

    It offers significant benefits as a cybersecurity leader, known for pioneering the logical firewall and excelling with its Infinity suite. The expertise of Check Point professionals ensures efficient handling of challenges.

    What is most valuable?

    I have a positive history with Check Point, having worked with their firewall models since the nineties. A notable aspect that I appreciate is their ongoing effort to redesign the portal, giving it a fresh and centralized appearance. This is particularly significant as the transition from Check Point on-premises solutions to the cloud.

    What needs improvement?

    I've observed some challenges in terms of usability and performance, particularly since the shift to a service-oriented model like Infinity. It seems that the performance varies, likely influenced by the client's size and the provisioning of resources.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using it for several years, and since it was released we have become partners.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability is influenced by the specific configuration and the capabilities of the machine itself. Currently, I can confidently rate the stability at eight out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability and power seem to impact the interface quality; larger clients with more resources receive a better interface experience. In cases where clients initially buy licenses for a certain number of machines and later realize they need more, Check Point offers flexibility. Clients can purchase additional licenses even if it's mid-year, without the need to synchronize license renewal dates.

    How are customer service and support?

    My experiences with Check Point's tech support have been positive. They responded promptly to issues, even conducting a video call for clarification. A licensing complication was swiftly addressed, showing their commitment to resolving bugs.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward.

    What about the implementation team?

    The deployment time varies depending on the specific machine and its configuration, however, in general, the implementation and installation processes are relatively quick. The deployment process is contingent on the specific configuration and the underlying infrastructure. However, due to our familiarity with the products, deployment is straightforward and typically doesn't extend over days. Instead, it can be accomplished in a matter of hours or even minutes, particularly in smaller cases. The process begins with obtaining the necessary licenses through a purchase order. Once acquired, we seamlessly integrate them into the Check Point dashboard, either through a physical conversion or by utilizing the Infinity portal. Subsequently, if configuration is required, we create the tenant and apply the license to it. From this point onward, the deployment process is quite straightforward and efficient.

    What was our ROI?

    The price is justified by the security it provides. In a world where security breaches can lead to significant financial losses, the investment in robust cybersecurity solutions is seen as essential. Moreover, the ongoing improvements in the dashboard experience further enhance the overall value proposition of Check Point Infinity, making it a comprehensive and worthwhile security solution for businesses in Portugal.

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

    In Portugal, pricing for security solutions, particularly Check Point, is not a fixed rate. It's determined by factors like the brand's prominence and whether the product is flagged. The flexibility in pricing is advantageous, and being a special partner allows for negotiating special rates based on the project requirements. Unlike services like Office 365, Check Point licenses are not based on users but rather on machines. Clients are required to pay when submitting a purchase order. However, for those interested in trying the product, whether for a Proof of Concept or other purposes, we can facilitate trials. As partners, we have the ability to request trials from Check Point or conduct trials ourselves for one to three months. While trial versions can't be extended, we can release a new license with an additional thirty days, allowing clients to continue testing the product. After the trial period, we can convert the tenants and apply for a full license, enabling clients to choose the desired products for implementation.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

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    Systems Integrator at Africa Dataedge
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    Nov 1, 2023
    Easy to deploy with a nice GUI and good AI
    Pros and Cons
    • "The sandblast threat emulation is great."
    • "We'd like to see support for fiber connections."

    What is our primary use case?

    We required a first line of defense to protect, monitor, and ensure that no confidential information leaves the internal network. We also required a device that can segment our network so that different subnets like the DMZ, Production network, and testing environments. Threat prevention that required AI and ML capabilities was another reason to acquire the Check Point Quantum Spark NGFW. Finally, it offers an all-in-one solution that was a necessity where the same instance could manage and monitor VPNs, application control, web filtering, intrusion detection, and email security.

    How has it helped my organization?

    With Check Point Quantum Spark, we have a first line of defense in our environment, seated just after the router that connects to the ISP's endpoint, all traffic entering and leaving the network is monitored, and filtered depending on the different rules created. 

    The functionality of AI helps further in the threat detection field. This NGFW is able to support a large number of VPN connections and at the same time monitor these connections for any anomaly. 

    Finally, for any flagged threats, a sandbox functionality is also provided making it even more robust in detecting zero-day attacks.

    What is most valuable?

    The sandblast threat emulation is great. We are able to visualize the extent of specific threats without necessarily having them deployed in our environment. The Sandbox feature is able to virtualize an environment that can mirror what we have in the internal environment.

    The quality of Service for different traffic types is excellent. We are able to prioritize business-critical traffic over other types of traffic like streaming.

    Artificial intelligence threat profiling has helped a lot in detecting and protecting the internal network from zero-day, DNS, and DDoS attacks. 

    What needs improvement?

    We'd like to see support for fiber connections. With the growth of the network, we would expect that more and more traffic is going through this device and soon enough, the bottleneck will be the type of connection being used to transfer data to the router and further to the ISP. A throughput of 1GBPS will hinder performance on the network.

    Configuring fault tolerance for specific features, for example, power sources would ensure that the chances of the system shutting down due to a power surge are highly limited. This can further increase the SLA to 99.99%

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've used the solution for three years and we just recently upgraded to the 1535 series.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The system is stable and able to perform with the advised load without fail. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Quantum Spark is designed for small to medium businesses. With this in mind, the scalability is perfect and will support up to a firewall throughput of 1GBPS which is favorable for an SMB.

    How are customer service and support?

    The Check Point customer service is prompt and with their knowledge base, the majority of the issues incurred are already cleared noted with a list of multiple solutions. 

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

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

    Previously we used the Sophos XGS series. The Sophos XGS firewall no longer met the business' growing needs as it further led to a slowness in the performance of the network hence the search for a new system that would fix this.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward. Check Point's GUI interfaces are user-friendly, and it also provides a lot of information on setting up their devices.

    What about the implementation team?

    This was an in-house deployment. 

    What was our ROI?

    With the increased internal network performance and a decrease in the threats being exposed to the network; the return on investment for this is roughly in the range of 40% to 60%.

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

    Quantum Spark has different subscription models where you can add more functionality as required. For a constrained budget, you can specifically pick out the functionalities you want, and pay for that.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We also considered:

    • Cisco ASA 5500 series
    • Cisco FirePower 1000s

    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.
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