Check Point IPS Reviews

Check Point IPS protects against known and unknown vulnerabilities such as worms and trojans. I have used Check Point IPS to block threats by installing agents at the user end, which blocks known and unknown threats. Check Point IPS offers many predefined protections and virtual patching capabilities for applications at the user end.

The best features Check Point IPS offers are the antivirus, URL filtering, and sandboxing. The sandboxing feature has helped my team significantly. Whenever a threat is detected, it runs in the sandbox before entering the organization environment. It provides a proper report that checks all services and installation details, showing what files get read. According to the sandbox report, if Check Point IPS gives a clean sheet, we can then install the particular application.

Check Point IPS has positively impacted my organization. After installation, I can see all third-party applications, virtually patch them, and access logs and reporting that provide proper and detailed information.

I do not think much needs to be improved in Check Point IPS currently, as I prefer it the way it is. If I had to pick one thing that could be better or something I would see added in the future, I cannot recall any specific features, but if there is anything in the roadmap, I would definitely use that particular feature.

I have been using Check Point IPS for the past four years.

Check Point IPS is very stable in my experience, with no issues regarding uptime or reliability.

Check Point IPS's scalability is great, as it can handle growth and increased demand well because of the user-friendly dashboard and reporting functionality.

The customer support for Check Point IPS is good. I reached out to customer support a couple of times, and the response has been very good. I would rate the customer support a nine on a scale of one to ten.

Positive

Before Check Point IPS, we did not use any such application.

Check Point IPS is deployed in my organization in the public cloud.

I have seen a return on investment with Check Point IPS, as it has reduced the time required from the resident engineer regarding updates and maintenance.

Since pricing does not fall under my department as I am an IT engineer, I cannot comment on the pricing and licensing aspects.

Before choosing Check Point IPS, we evaluated other options including SCCM and ManageEngine.

I would not add anything else about the features of Check Point IPS, as the detection and prevention capabilities are very good and the console is user-friendly. The advice I would give to others considering Check Point IPS is that they can definitely proceed with this solution because it is easy to use and user-friendly. I gave this review a rating of ten out of ten.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

My main use case for Check Point IPS in my company is to detect and block different kinds of activities around the trash or various vulnerabilities.

For example, I use Check Point IPS to detect or block activities when I encounter different malware or intrusions in my network area, and I need to block these with IPS technology.

In the past, another company in my group had a bad experience when they encountered different malware in their network area, blocking various databases, and this company didn't have any technology to stop this situation, so Check Point IPS helped in that instance.

One of the best features Check Point IPS offers is proactive protection, which I consider a great feature for IPS.

The proactive protection feature of Check Point IPS helps me and my organization by blocking ransomware and other malware, especially during an incident where different items get infected, showing its value in preventing such intrusions.

The integration of Check Point IPS with Check Point gateways and control in the Infinity Portal is another interesting feature that I find valuable.

Check Point IPS has positively impacted my organization since we no longer spend time worrying about threats like ransomware.

Since implementing Check Point IPS, we've seen a significant positive impact, as the company no longer spends time worrying about threats like ransomware, allowing us to focus on our core operation with greater peace of mind, and it has also reduced the time our team spends managing incidents, making our security process more efficient overall.

One area that could be improved in Check Point IPS is the user interface for managing IPS policies, which can be a bit complex for new users, along with the need for faster signature updates for emerging threats and more seamless integration with third-party tools. A simpler policy setup and faster updates would enhance the experience.

I have been using Check Point IPS for about five or six years now.

Check Point IPS is stable.

The scalability of Check Point IPS is great because when I deploy gateways in the cloud, I create a cluster, which offers a very scalable option.

In the past, customer support was so-so, but now it has improved.

Neutral

I have not used a different solution before Check Point IPS.

I think about the time saved when considering the return on investment with Check Point IPS.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point IPS is great because I had to read various documents to understand different situations, and it has been a great experience overall.

Before choosing Check Point IPS, I did not evaluate other options, as I preferred Check Point IPS for a long time.

For others looking into using Check Point IPS, I would say it is a great company with excellent characteristics for handling vulnerabilities.

I would rate Check Point IPS eight out of ten because there are other things I don't prefer, such as the price and other aspects.

Public Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Check Point IPS is our main security feature within the security gateway, securing our network infrastructure and resources from cyber threats and zero-day attacks.

We have configured a LAN to WAN policy with Check Point IPS as a security profile applied to that particular security policy. Any traffic passing through from our private network to the WAN side, including downloads from users, files, applications, or website access, is checked to determine if it is genuine traffic or if it includes malicious content such as phishing emails or websites, which is then blocked by Check Point IPS.

Check Point IPS's cloud threat intelligence is outstanding. Check Point IPS is regularly updated from that intelligence regarding the signatures of current threats or CVE updates, so all threat intelligence is updated automatically, relieving us from the burden of manual updates, which is highly beneficial for our organization.

It has made our job significantly easier because we do not have to worry about updates or any manual tasks on Check Point IPS. After implementing Check Point IPS once and configuring it perfectly, there is no additional need for technical input from our side; it works independently at the configuration level.

Incidents of cyber attacks are genuinely blocked by Check Point IPS, and we can see this reflected in our logs captured by the solution.

Some of the malicious traffic requested by endpoint users is perfectly blocked based on threat intelligence, such as while downloading something from the internet. That incident demonstrated its effectiveness.

Check Point IPS is currently working perfectly for us, but in the future, the addition of AI or more automated reporting features could enhance the solution, and that would be beneficial.

I have been using Check Point IPS for more than three years.

Check Point IPS has demonstrated no issues with reliability or instability in our daily activities; it is working well for us.

Check Point IPS handles our organization's growth well with no scalability issues.

I have had an excellent experience with Check Point IPS's customer team, as their technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills are excellent.

Positive

I advise any organization to leverage Check Point IPS as a feature of the security gateway, which they can quickly configure and apply to a security policy, using it as a base solution for securing their network infrastructure. I would rate this solution a 9 out of 10.

On-premises

My main use case for Check Point IPS is to prevent outside threats, malicious activities, and attacks, and for security purposes. With the help of Check Point IPS, our private network is secure.

A specific example of how I use Check Point IPS in my day-to-day work is that for any traffic coming through the LAN to WAN, all traffic is inspected and checked to ensure there is no malicious traffic flowing through. Whenever the end-user is downloading any file, it will also check for any threats inside the signature. All these security features are provided by Check Point IPS.

The best feature of Check Point IPS is its automated threat database update.

This feature helps my day-to-day work and overall security because we don't have to manually add or improve the security; whenever any threat signature comes worldwide, it is synced in real-time.

Check Point IPS has positively impacted my organization because after deploying it, we are seeing a lower number of security events happening and our users are very secure. Until now, no user has had a PC compromised from any threats or malicious activities.

Check Point IPS can be more reasonably priced for small organizations; apart from this, everything looks perfect.

I have been using Check Point IPS for more than three years.

In my experience, Check Point IPS is stable.

Check Point IPS's scalability is outstanding, so we don't have to worry about it.

The customer support for Check Point IPS is supportive.

Neutral

I did not previously use a different solution before Check Point IPS; we are using the same solution.

I was not part of the pricing, setup cost, or licensing experience.

We have seen a return on investment with Check Point IPS because we have not seen any security events, malicious activities, or any device compromised, so we are secure now, and money has been saved.

Before choosing Check Point IPS, we have evaluated other options.

Regarding the decrease in security events, previously there were some incidents that happened, but after implementing the solution, we have not reported any single compromised device, so we are very secure now.

My advice for others looking into using Check Point IPS is that anyone looking for a solution that can prevent security events effectively can consider Check Point IPS as the best solution.

My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer, as we are partners.

I rate Check Point IPS nine out of ten because apart from the pricing, everything looks perfect.

On-premises

We are using Check Point IPS for the security of our private resources and the overall organization network.

With the help of Check Point IPS, our organization network is protected in real time through the threat intelligence database that automatically gets updated from the threat cloud AI of Check Point IPS.

The best feature is that Check Point IPS not only prevents threats but also gets automatic signature updates from the Check Point threat cloud. It also has fewer false positives.

Whenever new vulnerabilities or CVEs come in the cybersecurity network, they are fed from the Check Point threat cloud. From their cloud threat center, the signature gets automatically updated into the Check Point Security Gateway where Check Point IPS is present. The signatures are accurate, which helps reduce false positives compared to many other IPS solutions.

Through its fewer false positives and automatic threat updates, Check Point IPS has impacted our organization positively. It has reduced threat events and requires less time to configure and manage.

The IPS inspection throughput goes high in older security gateways that have limited hardware resources, so that can be improved.

We have been using Check Point IPS for almost two years.

The solution is stable.

Scalability is good.

The support team is supportive, but sometimes in complex troubleshooting, they take time to resolve issues.

We were using Sophos IPS before moving to Check Point IPS.

The solution has reduced threat events and takes less time to configure and manage.

We implemented this as a customer.

Time has been saved because the manageability is very easy.

We evaluated Fortinet IPS.

I would advise anyone looking for an IPS solution to consider Check Point IPS as a solution. On a scale of one to ten, I rate this solution an eight.

On-premises

The main use case for Check Point IPS is to protect against malicious attacks and traffic entering the network. Check Point IPS provides protection from cyber threats and malware that should not be executed in the client network, ensuring the network remains secure. It matches threats to signatures in its database and takes action to block known and unknown threats. Additionally, Check Point IPS enables deep packet inspection, allowing for easy decryption of traffic and identification of potential threats.

The granular policy control in Check Point IPS allows administrators to define customized IPS policies based on severity or protocols, providing flexibility and minimizing false positives. The integration with Check Point ThreatCloud ensures the IPS engine is updated with the latest attack signatures. Behavioral heuristic analysis helps block zero-day attacks using AI-powered engines. Integration with SmartEvent provides centralized monitoring, logging, and reporting for IPS events, allowing security teams to analyze attack patterns. Check Point IPS also offers high-power processing hardware to handle the load of traffic inspection, ensuring that features like antivirus, firewall security, and IPS can be utilized efficiently without overburdening hardware resources.

Improvement suggestions include more attractive dashboards, enhanced visual analytics, and automated attack path correlation in SmartEvent to improve situational awareness.

I have been using Check Point IPS for more than two years for operational purposes and troubleshooting cases.

Check Point IPS allows for customization of IPS signatures with thousands of entries in the database. By default, it operates according to Check Point settings. Some organizations customize controls based on traffic severity, with options to allow or deny traffic. Exemption policies allow organizations to exclude specific IPS signatures or traffic from inspection. This level of control is beneficial for organizations. I would rate this solution a 9 out of 10.

The main use case for Check Point IPS is to protect against malicious attacks and cyber threats, whether they are known or unknown. It stops malicious traffic from entering the network or being executed, keeping the network safe. Check Point IPS provides protection against malware that should not execute in my client network, ensuring the network remains secure. With its intrusion prevention system, it matches signatures based on the database Check Point IPS has and acts accordingly to block both known and unknown threats. This way, the solution stays ahead of cyber threats.

Check Point IPS offers granular policy control, allowing administrators to customize IPS policies based on severity, protocols, or the source and destination. This provides flexibility and minimizes false positives. The integration with Check Point Threat Cloud ensures the IPS engine is updated with the latest attack signatures. Additionally, the solution employs behavioral heuristic analysis to block zero-day attacks using AI-powered engines. Another feature is the integration with SmartEvent for centralized monitoring, logging, and reporting, enabling security teams to analyze attack patterns. High-powered processing hardware optimizes resource use, allowing all features including inspection, antivirus, and firewall security to be utilized efficiently.

Improvements could include more attractive dashboards, visual analytics, and automated attack path correlation in SmartEvent to enhance situational awareness and attack identification.

I have been using Check Point IPS for more than two years for operational purposes, including troubleshooting cases. I have extensive hands-on experience with IPS.

Check Point IPS requires powerful processing hardware to handle the traffic load and inspection efficiently. Hardware resource optimization is crucial, and Check Point excels in this regard. Additionally, the customization of IPS signatures allows granular control, letting organizations decide on the handling of traffic based on their specific severity requirements. Exception and exemption policies can also be set to exclude certain traffic from IPS inspection. I rate the overall solution 8 out of 10.

My main use case for Check Point IPS is to secure our private network architecture from threats and malicious activities.

I have configured Check Point IPS in the security gateway and applied this security profile in the policies for LAN to WAN and LAN to outside or outside to LAN traffic, ensuring that all traffic is being inspected by Check Point IPS's Intrusion Prevention System. Whenever any malicious files or activities are detected, it straightforwardly blocks that traffic and generates an alert to the administrator. This is how I am securing our private infrastructure of the network.

The best features of Check Point IPS are its effectiveness, low false positive rate, and the visibility that it provides.

Low false positives and visibility are among the best features in Check Point IPS because no genuine traffic is being blocked; whenever any malicious files are detected, only then does it block that traffic, and I am getting good visibility over the network.

Check Point IPS has impacted my organization positively because it provides good security, visibility, and low false positives, along with being easy to deploy and manage. It has really impacted my organization positively and has improved efficiency.

I do not see a need for improvement at this time because Check Point IPS is working perfectly in my organization, and I do not see anything that needs to be added to the features.

I have been using Check Point IPS for three years.

Check Point IPS is stable.

Its scalability is good.

Customer support is helpful and they are good in the technical aspects.

There is a great rate of return for the organization, and I am saving both time and money.

I had a great experience with the Check Point sales team, and it was easy to get the costing and licensing information for Check Point IPS.

I evaluated FortiGate IPS before choosing Check Point IPS.

On-premises