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Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
User
Top 5Leaderboard
Oct 30, 2025
Keeps our network safe without slowing us down
Pros and Cons
  • "Protection in real-time is very good. It helps us detect things on time and make decisions to improve perimeter security."
  • "Sometimes Check Point documentation is not always updated, which is why when some implementations change, it generates confusion about details."

What is our primary use case?

We first saw that this blade was available to use in our Check Point gateway. Later, we understood that there are advanced threats that are in charge of exposing weaknesses. We did not have our perimeter completely covered, which is why we decided to use this technology.

This technology helps us to detect and prevent attempts at exploiting vulnerabilities. It also helps a lot as the tool poses very few false positives, giving the tool good credibility.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point IPS has helped us to have greater perimeter security through our Check Point Gateway. It offers us an easy implementation and has great protection across our infrastructure.

By means of Smart Events, we can carry out very advanced monitoring of the threats that have tried to enter our infrastructure.

It is a great tool. It is totally recommended by us. It really covers many areas of security, such as anti-malware, data loss, improper use of protocols, and preventing known exploits.                             

What is most valuable?

One of the characteristics that we liked the most is the functionality and easy implementation via the Check Point Gateway.

The cost is reduced to being a blade. That is a good detail of the product in terms of licensing.

Protection in real-time is very good. It helps us detect things on time and make decisions to improve perimeter security.

Also, a very good feature is the optional mode of putting it only in detection mode. They are ensuring in that sense that they are not so intrusive at the beginning of the implementation in production environments.

What needs improvement?

Sometimes Check Point documentation is not always updated, which is why when some implementations change, it generates confusion about details. In addition to extending some implementations, it would be good for Check Point to keep its documentation public and updated.

This product, as a blade, does not include the license with the Check Point gateway.

Some errors are generated in the implementation of the Smart Cloud in the Infinity Check Point Portal. When that happens, cases of withdrawal must be carried out without embargo for a long time in response.

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For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for about two years and have received the expected results. We are satisfied with the product.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Yes

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Yes

How are customer service and support?

Great and easy.

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

Previously we did not use another brand or tool. This is our primary solution now.

What about the implementation team?

No

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did evaluate other options. It is always important to evaluate various options to see how they adapt to the client's system and infrastructure.

What other advice do I have?

We recommend the product. It is highly safe and easy to use.

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?

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Telecommunication Team Leader at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 10
Nov 24, 2024
Provides new versions of IPS policies and indicators of compromise, which help us maintain an up-to-date security posture
Pros and Cons
  • "The integration of IPS with the firewall is quite efficient."
  • "A reduction in price would always be welcome."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use Check Point IPS as the second layer of security. The first layer includes routers, DDoS protectors, and access lists on other network devices. Check Point IPS is used for threat prevention in the network, not for web applications. I also rely on other solutions for web application firewalls.

What is most valuable?

The integration of IPS with the firewall is quite efficient. It's easy to implement, monitor, and prevent certain situations on the same platform, which is very useful for me. Also, the real-time update function is beneficial. Check Point provides new versions of IPS policies and indicators of compromise, which help us maintain an up-to-date security posture.

What needs improvement?

Currently, the solution is good for my needs, so I don't have any particular improvements to recommend. However, a reduction in price would always be welcome.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Check Point IPS for over ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is very high. I would rate it as ten out of ten. It has been consistently reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability can depend on the environment. In my setup, using a hardware version, scaling is not easy. There's a limitation on the power because it's not a modular harmonic system. Others might find it easier to scale if they use the Harmony solution.

How are customer service and support?

Customer support used to be very good, rating at nine or ten out of ten a few years ago. Recently, it's not as strong, more around six or seven out of ten due to the quality of solutions provided and support handling of cases.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

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

I have used many platforms for Check Point, including Nokia and Splat, and now I use a dedicated platform for Check Point IPS.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was simple, though it was a long time ago.

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

The price could be lower. It's always better for an end user when prices are reduced. The cost makes it difficult to implement in smaller companies.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have used many vendors and platforms, such as Nokia and Splat along with Check Point, for various security needs.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate Check Point IPS a nine out of ten. I recommend it to other users for its integration capabilities and stability.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Consultant at ITQS
Reseller
Top 5Leaderboard
Dec 21, 2023
Easy to implement with helpful support and good ROI
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point IPS manages risk categories very well and accordingly helps us protect each of our devices in real-time."
  • "When entering, it always takes a long time to load."

What is our primary use case?

Check Point IPS was implemented two years ago to protect our infrastructure from threats.

It began by being implemented in local environments with a reduced staff to carry out the corresponding tests and not cause a total company blockage. Once the tests were over, we gradually extended to different departments. We began to use Check Point IPS to be able to provide security of Internet to users using the IPS and anti-virus anti-bot modules, we also apply them to invite us to enter the company and thus monitor outgoing Internet traffic and thus avoid malicious users. Prevention and detection are one of the most valuable pillars of security.

How has it helped my organization?

This tool has allowed us to obtain complete reports of the applications' vulnerabilities, which helps us remedy these vulnerabilities presented by the organization. 

It helped us a lot to monitor the internal traffic keeping monitored each server or user that enters the platform in this way Check Point IPS. It has allowed us to proactively reduce any incorrect configuration of network access that results from delegation. 

One of the points where Check Point needs to improve is in the support they offer, since there we have had a few inconveniences.

What is most valuable?

The implementation of Check Point IPS brought a lot of value to our organization with all the characteristics that the tool shows, starting with great visibility in a single dashboard, which makes it much better. You don't have to go through different tabs. 

Another feature is that it allows you to create multiple rule profiles. We can block directly from the outside without waiting to look at the logs.

With these and other features, Check Point IPS manages risk categories very well and accordingly helps us protect each of our devices in real-time.

What needs improvement?

It is always important to be improving the product to be at the forefront of technology. 

One of the improvements that would be good is to improve the latency in the portal. When entering, it always takes a long time to load. Also, when the tool is already running, you feel a slight decrease in performance.

The application has many facilities when using the tool. The configuration of each of the policies should have filters. 

We need to be able to understand and detect each of the vulnerabilities.

For how long have I used the solution?

This solution has been used for approximately two year in the company.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's very stable. We never had any issues of it stopping to work. It's been very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have not observed any significant performance impact on the firewall gateway by enabling the IPS module.

How are customer service and support?

The Check Point engineer we dealt with during setup had a lot of experience. His working knowledge helped us with the implementation.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

It is the first time that we've implemented a tool of this type.

How was the initial setup?

We implemented the product in-house with the aid of support as part of a POC.

A Check Point engineer who had a lot of experience helped us with the implementation.

What about the implementation team?

We implement the product internally with the help of support.

What was our ROI?

Attacks are prevented and detected based on severity, helping our organization eliminate compromising attacks. When making an investment with these tools, you are taking care of an important aspect that will double your profits.

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

With Check Point, the IPS license could be included with the firewall product. Therefore the cost of the license is not huge.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Other solutions were not evaluated. We have always worked with Check Point products.

What other advice do I have?

One piece of advice is to have the latest database. You want to be protected against the latest attacks.

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?

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Perimeter Security Administrator at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 20
Feb 19, 2023
Great protection from cyber attacks and DDoS with reduced downtime
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point helps reduce downtime and costs associated with detected cyberattacks and can block those threats to ensure protection from any significant damage that may be caused within the organization."
  • "There is an issue with precision."

What is our primary use case?

It has allowed us to provide protection that we did not have before. We have tested and reviewed different solutions throughout the year to establish the best solution that would allow us to meet internal demands based on the products our organization sells and makes available from third parties. We need to protect information from those catalogs the database users who are willing to purchase services with us and at the same time we need to keep them protected. We need a safeguard from cyber threats to reduce downtime in costs associated with attacks and a potential loss of communication against our services in the data center.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point helps reduce downtime and costs associated with detected cyberattacks and can block those threats to ensure protection from any significant damage that may be caused within the organization. We get an environment with protected data centers where there is no interruption of services and no significant loss (including reputational loss) to our company. 

What is most valuable?

By having a solution that allows us to protect systems and data from cyber attacks or unauthorized instructions (including malware and DDoS attacks), we can protect our system from all kinds of threats. Check Point reduces downtime and costs associated with attacks that cause communication losses and guarantees compliance with security. It also ensures the privacy of all the data that we have stored, which helps us maintain a high level of reputation when it comes to careful administration and data segmentation. Now, there is a formalization of data protection. Check Point is really compatible with the internal needs of our organization, and its features offer us a great advantage.

What needs improvement?

There is an issue with precision. There is room for improvement based on the type of threats that are constantly evolving. They need to ensure they are managing to keep up with threat changes and generate some new approaches. 

Another feature that I would like to see as a substantial improvement is the expansion of support in cloud environments. We need to ensure we can have access to public and private clouds and need to be able to include integrations with different popular providers. 

They need to offer IoT as device support.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for one year.

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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Database Administrator at Ordina
Real User
Feb 7, 2023
Great unified system with impressive protection and helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "Real-time protection has blocked most threats that could affect system operations."
  • "The cost is high."

What is our primary use case?

This tool seals any loopholes that could be detected by ransomware attackers and may lead to data loss. It has protected the organization from potential vulnerabilities affecting operations and the slowdown of workflows. It ensures that the applications are performing efficiently based on the set objectives. It delivers many signatures that enable teams to ascertain the security situations in various departments. It saves the organization a lot of costs since it is less costly and more powerful than many versions in the market.

How has it helped my organization?

Digital transformation has been efficient and productive thanks to the operation of this great product. After the implementation of IPS, there is increased production, and teams can easily focus on more productive tasks without fear of being attacked by cybercriminals. We have accelerated operations with the modern data management models that come with this application. It is easy to detect threats in advance and plan effectively how to eliminate them. Our organization has been secure since we deployed this tool without cases of external attacks.

What is most valuable?

Most features in this platform have been of great importance in the organization. The unified system controls the security situation in any system, reducing the total cost of ownership. Real-time protection has blocked most threats that could affect system operations. It can detect and prevent the entry of known and unknown data vulnerabilities. 

The customer support services are efficient and have always helped us achieve most goals. The platform provides continuous cyber security reports that enable us to plan and make informed decisions.

What needs improvement?

The set features have played important roles in transforming the organization to meet the basic security standards. 

The cost is high. That said, depending on the company's size, there can be a mutual agreement for efficient licensing terms. We are satisfied with the set performance parameters that have enhanced the smooth running of workflows. 

The team should focus more on timely updates and configuration processes that sometimes may fail. I like the performance of this product and the achievements we've made so far.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for eight months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable, and I recommend it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I am impressed by the performance.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support staff is always supportive.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I have not used a different solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial set up was not complex.

What about the implementation team?

Implementation was done through the vendor.

What was our ROI?

There is increased ROI.

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

The setup cost is good.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have not evaluated other options.

What other advice do I have?

The security measures are effective and I'd recommend the product to companies seeking great performance.

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?

Google
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Edwin Solano Salmeron - PeerSpot reviewer
Soporte técnico superior at Acobo
Real User
Feb 5, 2023
Great visualizations with helpful event analysis and centralization features
Pros and Cons
  • "Its event analysis and centralization features are very important for any organization."
  • "I would like to have the possibility of adding features to this IPS solution in the future."

What is our primary use case?

This solution allows us to achieve a healthy network and good security within our organization given its functions, management, and control. The level of detection and intelligent algorithms that protect against distributed attacks have helped us to secure ourselves and provide protection in real time. These capacities and needs complement our security based on a scheme that our fund or financial distribution can achieve under annual or quarterly protection measures (or every three years). 

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point offers us good protection. It has also allowed us to acquire services and products under a scheme that allows us to put together, as if it were, an offering of different functions or characteristics, giving added value to each one of them when they connect to each other. It is a solution that we can constantly build with each of the blades that we add. This makes it possible for us to have savings based on the security structure that we need for the organization. Thus it is a solution that has saved us significantly in additional investment when dealing with security.

What is most valuable?

Speaking of the IPS solution, it is important to understand that each of these features is based on real-time detection, analysis, and centralization of events. We were able to interpret that the solution is a total complement to each of the needs that any organization may have. Its event analysis and centralization features are very important for any organization. Those allow you to generate a general visualization, making a complete panorama of each of the events that you have inside your security system. 

What needs improvement?

I would like to have the possibility of adding features to this IPS solution in the future. It allows us to reach and integrate with other solutions that we have in the same portfolio of this security provider. It has the possibility of achieving and integrating the detection and analysis of this equipment against the integration and analysis that is done in the final devices, generating a correlation and installation of agent propagation from an internal security center. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for four years. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Solutions Manager at Cell info
Real User
Dec 20, 2022
It protects against a the latest threats, but the setup is too complex for the average customer
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point offers DDoS and endpoint protection called EDR or XDR, so it provides a holistic security architecture for any organization."
  • "Setting up Check Point IPS isn't easy, but it's not too complex, either. I rate it seven out of 10 for ease of setup. Generally, customers cannot do it themselves. They need an integrator."

What is our primary use case?

Check Point IPS is focused on prevention rather than strictly detection capabilities.

How has it helped my organization?

IPS enables us to secure our clients against the latest cyber threats.

What is most valuable?

Check Point offers DDoS and endpoint protection called EDR or XDR, so it provides a holistic security architecture for any organization.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Check Point IPS for around five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Check Point IPS is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate Check Point IPS seven out of 10 for scalability.

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Check Point IPS isn't easy, but it's not too complex, either. I rate it seven out of 10 for ease of setup. Generally, customers cannot do it themselves. They need an integrator. 

Pre-planning is necessary. You need to clearly define the use case and the specific policies the customer wants. IPS doesn't require any maintenance after deployment.

What was our ROI?

My customers see a return in about three months' time. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Check Point IPS seven out of 10. Check Point is doing some ongoing consolidation. They are trying to unify the look and feel of the on-premise and cloud. That's in the roadmap, so that's why I'm giving it a seven. Once that is unified, maybe I will bump it up to 10. 

If you are an SMB customer, Check Point has prepackaged suites that are cost-effective and best for the total cost of ownership.  If a customer is asking for something specific I will probably recommend Palo Alto. It depends on use case scenarios. This was a perfect fit for my current customer's use case scenarios.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Paola Zúñiga Rojas - PeerSpot reviewer
Agente de servicios al cliente at Grupo Purdy
Real User
Top 20
Nov 3, 2022
Great predefined visualizations, good integrations, and helpful alert capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "Some of the features for views and visualization are already predefined as default files."
  • "Check Point IPS services give our organization peace of mind; we know that the solution will be running and constantly updated thanks to the integrated Check Point services."
  • "The service that we want to see in the future is a capacity to segment the IPS services by equipment."
  • "The service that we want to see in the future is a capacity to segment the IPS services by equipment."

What is our primary use case?

One of the needs that we had within our organization was the need to solve and support the prevention of zero-day attacks or vulnerability attacks within the network. We needed to be as proactive as possible to focus on solving any incident or gap that could be opened in the future within our organization. With this product, we were able to implement IPS solutions. IPS gives us the ability to detect and be proactive against many attacks - even if they are very new. The solution can detect old and new signatures. 

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point IPS services give our organization peace of mind. We know that the solution will be running and constantly updated thanks to the integrated Check Point services. It ensures stability. We have a solution that covers us all the time, day and night. In the configuration process, the solution has provided us with detection regarding what is stable. It is scalable and will allow us to grow according to the demand and the need. The service is well-maintained and functional.

What is most valuable?

The solution with the most organizational value is its 360° view, which has allowed us to integrate it well and speed up the view of records. It is dedicated 24/7 to detecting any attack. Vulnerabilities or incidents be flagged. It has the capability to give us alerts and offers good productivity to ensure that the services and data of our organization are always secured. 

Some of the features for views and visualization are already predefined as default files. This helps us to be proactive and not have to define any search or specialty of the services.

What needs improvement?

The service that we want to see in the future is a capacity to segment the IPS services by equipment. We'd like to see the integration of the communication of the services in the next-generation firewall and the other solutions that it has, such as Harmony. It would be great if they could start creating interoperability with both technologies. Integrating these solutions with the lighthouses could generate more complex and complete interoperability. That said, we'd want the solutions to be acquired and administered as one solution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the service for about two months.

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?

Other
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