Check Point Quantum Force (NGFW) Reviews

The implementation of Check Point firewalls has been a transformative experience for our organization. It has significantly improved our cybersecurity posture, enabling us to detect and prevent threats more effectively, streamline management, and stay agile in the face of evolving security challenges. 

With Check Point, we are not just securing our data, we are also protecting our brand and reputation. The value they bring to our organization is immeasurable, making them an essential component of our overall cybersecurity strategy.

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is paramount for any organization. For our company, the implementation of Check Point firewalls has proven to be a pivotal moment in our ongoing quest to bolster our cybersecurity defenses. These firewalls have not only improved our security measures but have also positively impacted our overall business operations.

In our industry, adhering to stringent compliance regulations is paramount. Check Point firewalls help us ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI DSS. This compliance assurance has eased the audit process and instilled trust among our clients.

Check Point firewalls have significantly improved our ability to detect and prevent threats. The robust threat intelligence capabilities, coupled with real-time monitoring, have allowed us to swiftly respond to potential security breaches. As a result, we have experienced a noticeable decrease in security incidents and data breaches, which ultimately translates into cost savings and a bolstered reputation.

As our organization grows, so does the volume of data we need to protect. Check Point firewalls have proved scalable and can handle increased traffic and the addition of new services without compromising performance. This scalability ensures that our security measures are always aligned with our business growth.

One of the standout features of Check Point firewalls is their user-friendly management interface. This intuitive platform has streamlined firewall management, making it accessible to both our in-house IT team and non-technical staff. This has resulted in a more efficient use of resources and time, allowing our IT personnel to focus on other critical tasks.

The product needs comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities to help organizations gain insights into their security posture and demonstrate compliance to stakeholders.

It requires enhanced automation tools for regulatory compliance to ease the burden of compliance reporting and auditing.

The solution needs to tighten security by facilitating easy integration with MFA solutions to enhance user authentication.

It needs to integrate automation and orchestration capabilities to streamline incident response and automate routine security tasks, reducing the workload on security teams.

As containerization and microservices become more prevalent, it needs to provide security solutions that protect these modern application architectures effectively. Features like runtime protection and security scanning for containers can be beneficial.

I've used the solution for almost five years now.

Check Point firewalls are quite robust and resilient.

Check Point firewalls have proved scalable and can handle increased traffic and the addition of new services without compromising performance.

The technical support is recommended. I'd give them an A++++.

Positive

I did not previously use a different solution. 

The initial setup was straightforward.

We deployed the solution using Check Point's PS Support. Their team is highly experienced and professional.

It's worth the cost.

Initially, the cost of the investment might seem high compared to other vendors. However, in the long run, it might prove to be economical and cost-efficient.

I also evaluated Fortinet and Cisco ASA.

The solution is our main firewall. It protects our perimeter.

The tool has solid firmware with very few vulnerabilities. We don't need to upgrade it for vulnerabilities. It is rare when compared to the competitors. The product’s performance is good. My organization chose the product because it is stable and provides a very good Software Blade.

The tool must improve its support. The support provided by partners gets expensive.

I have been using the solution for around six years.

The product is stable.

The solution protects the entire perimeter. Every user passes through the firewall. It is used daily. We have around eight administrators. The solution requires very little maintenance.

The initial setup was easy.

The solution is expensive. A medium data center would cost around $17,000 per year for a medium enterprise.

Except for Palo Alto, Check Point is good compared to its competitors. Cisco ASA lacks features.

It is a good product. There are other competitors. Check Point NGFW is easy to deploy, manage, implement, and troubleshoot. The operation is pretty simple. Even a few operations people can run it very well. It is pretty much stable. We need to safeguard the data of our organization very well. Check Point NGFW is a leading solution provider. Security products must not have many vulnerabilities. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

My main use case for Check Point NGFW is that my organization is using it as a firewall and using it in emails also.

I can walk you through a situation where Check Point NGFW made a difference for my organization by helping in getting or stopping the emails which are unwanted and can be harmful for my organization.

The best features Check Point NGFW offers in my experience are the real-time prevention and the virtualization and reporting capabilities.

These features impact my day-to-day operations by helping in improving the security postures in day-to-day activities.

Monitoring graphs for Check Point NGFW can be made better, and that is something I wish worked better.

I have been using Check Point NGFW for around half a year.

The main use case for Check Point NGFW involves securing organizational network parameters from a wide range of cyber threats, such as those associated with malware, unauthorized access, and data exfiltration.

Check Point NGFW has positively impacted my organization because, as a security provider, we have business from multiple nations worldwide, but certain nations where we do not have any business relevancy require traffic blocking.

Check Point NGFW helps us significantly by preventing sophisticated cyber attacks, controlling user access to application websites based on policy and user identity, segmenting the internal network, and providing centralized firewall management. These features have helped us manage and strengthen our security posture.

We have observed improved network visibility and control with detailed reporting and logging after implementing Check Point NGFW, along with a stronger compliance posture and reduction in incidents.

In my experience, Check Point NGFW offers excellent region-wise blocking capabilities, which proved particularly valuable during recent tension between India and Pakistan border crossing issues.

The IPS, anti-bot, threat emulation, and URL filtering features are working exceptionally well from a prevention perspective.

Check Point NGFW deployment in our organization showed that the initial setup and policy design can be complex, especially for teams unfamiliar with Check Point's architecture. Licensing can be confusing and expensive, so segregating it into a simple format would be helpful.

Software updates and hot fixes require compatibility checks to avoid disrupting the production environment.

I have been using Check Point NGFW for almost a year and a half.

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Check Point NGFW has been straightforward, as everything is better and convenient to use.

I work in Secure System Private Limited as a security analyst for the last six years. I can share specific outcomes and metrics I have seen since using Check Point NGFW.

We are using the solution for the perimeter. It's used as a core firewall, with almost all transactions passing through the firewall. For instance, in a cellular phone company, all transactional authorizations pass through the firewall, while in a bank, authorizations for branches and ATMs go through the firewall. The main customers are in the BFSI, telcos, industry manufacturing, and other large enterprise sectors.

Check Point's solutions allow organizations to operate securely with a reliable core firewall in place, ensuring that transactions proceed smoothly.

The Check Point firewall is used as a core firewall offering high reliability with at least two synchronized data centers, creating a fault-tolerant configuration. It is considered a very stable platform with minimal bugs.

Technically, there is no need for improvement. That said, they need to be more aggressive and protect more of the channels on the commercial side. Additionally, the user interface could be more user-friendly.

We have been using Check Point solutions for over twenty-five years, since the very beginning.

The firewall is highly stable, being described as one of the most reliable, with a stable platform and few bugs.

Using the Maestro technology, the firewall has good scalability. It allows for flexibility and growth by stacking clippings without needing to change the chassis.

Customer service is generally good. With Diamond or Diamond Plus service for banks, the support level meets customer expectations. The internal team of Check experts also ensures issues are resolved efficiently.

Positive

We are familiar with and have supported other solutions like Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco yet primarily do business with Check Point.

Initial setup can be complex, especially in large or redundant deployments. Expertise is required to manage configurations, especially with complex operations and a high volume of users and VPNs.

The implementation team has around 20 people, with a total group including maintenance and support numbering 60.

Monetizing the risk is complex, and despite having software for calculating ROI in security, traditional calculations like the FAIR methodology do not apply efficiently in Latin America.

Check Point and Palo Alto solutions are among the more expensive options, but once a platform is adopted, switching is difficult. Clients tend to stay with the same brand for extended periods.

We have evaluated solutions from Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco, however, the main offering is Check Point.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

We use Check Point Next Generation Firewall both as a perimeter firewall and as an internal firewall. 

For customers, we recommend using the open platform, which is the software installed on your own server. We usually find that you get a lot more performance out of the software that way. Also, a lot of energy companies use it as well.

Check Point Next Generation Firewall helps us with routing failover, setting up a web dashboard for better management of the platform, and ensuring the stability and availability of our firewalls with its backup features.

The price point is good. You get a lot more features for the cost. How it's bundled and packaged is very simple to order. All the features are bundled with the product, and it's just a matter of checking a box to turn it on or off. 

Performance is usually better on OpenServers, where we provide the server on the Check Point platform.

The operating system and platform could be more tightly integrated. Some features are better done on the OS side of the platform. Integrating all features into one dashboard should avoid switching between the new and old dashboards.

Check Point Next Generation Firewall is quite stable. For features like backup and data, I would rate it highly.

Check Point Next Generation Firewall offers excellent scalability. With OpenServer, it's just a matter of purchasing licenses that enable more CPUs to be used. We can increase the RAM on the box and allow for more network traffic and customers onto our platform.

The support is great. I usually get it online and it meets our needs effectively.

Positive

Setup is easy. I would give it an eight out of ten.

The pricing is fair and more competitive than many competitors. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the most expensive, I would rate it around a three in its category.

Cisco does not support SSL inspection, and its detection capabilities are limited. I would say Check Point is comparable with Palo Alto in terms of features and detection capabilities.

I would recommend Check Point Next Generation Firewall because of its detection capabilities, which ensure protection by identifying malicious files and suspicious activities. The price point is also lower compared to Palo Alto for the same features.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

The most valuable feature of the solution is its efficiency.

You have an administration tool that is not on the appliance, and it should be in line with the appliance. You can put your modification online and compile it again before applying.

I have been using Check Point NGFW for seven years.

The solution's technical support is good.

Positive

We previously used Cisco. We switched to Check Point NGFW because Cisco was comparatively a bit outdated.

Check Point NGFW is a little expensive. We paid around 70,000 Euros for it, and the solution's maintenance fee is expensive. We also have to pay for technical support.

I am generally satisfied with the solution. The new Check Point products are more powerful than the previous appliances. The product is good but perhaps more adapted to big firms than small companies.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

The primary use case for the Quantum Spark Security Appliance 1570 in our organization is unified threat management, firewall protection, intrusion prevention, anti-virus, and anti-malware defenses to secure our network against external threats. We use its remote access solution, to secure remote access through VPN capabilities and mobile device support, ensuring our employees can connect safely from anywhere. Additionally, the appliance features content filtering, application control, and bandwidth management to optimize network performance and enforce usage policies. 

It enhanced our organization's security posture compared to our previous solution. It offers superior protection with advanced threat management capabilities, including robust firewall defenses, intrusion prevention, and real-time anti-virus and anti-malware protection. 

This has markedly reduced our vulnerability to cyber threats. Additionally, the appliance's content filtering and application control features have enabled us to manage bandwidth more efficiently, prioritizing critical business applications and preventing unnecessary traffic. This optimization has not only improved network performance but also reduced operational costs by eliminating bandwidth wastage. 

The WatchTower feature is particularly valuable, providing real-time monitoring of incidents, which enhances our ability to promptly address and mitigate security threats, ultimately leading to reduced overheads and improved overall efficiency. 

The WatchTower app is accessible from mobile devices, providing administrators with the flexibility to monitor and manage security on the go. This mobility ensures that security management is not confined to the office, allowing for rapid response even when off-site.

They should improve integration with third-party security tools and software for a more unified security ecosystem. 

They should enhance compatibility with various network environments and cloud platforms can be valuable. Offer more comprehensive support options, including extended hours and more accessible resources.

They should provide more extensive training materials and documentation to help users maximize the appliance's capabilities. Integrate user awareness and training modules within the appliance to educate employees on security best practices.

We have been using it for more than two years. 

Stability is exceptionally positive. Since its implementation, the appliance has demonstrated remarkable reliability and uptime, consistently maintaining our network's security without disruptions

It provides a robust and scalable solution that meets both our current requirements and future growth plans.

Customer service is overall good, but we would like it to be more enchnaced. 

Positive

We previously used a different security solution but we switched it because of a phishing attack. Though we had a solution, it had not done its job perfectly. 

The setup is straightforward.

We implemented it through a vendor. I would rate it an eight out of ten.

It helped us reduce operational costs associated with network security. By optimizing bandwidth management, preventing security breaches, and streamlining administration tasks, we've minimized wastage and improved resource utilization. 

Setup cost is not much, hence pricing and licensing need to be considered. If pricing gets lower that would be great. 

We previously used a different security solution but switched to the Quantum Spark Security Appliance 1570 due to several issues with the old system. Our previous solution lacked advanced threat management features like real-time anti-virus and anti-malware protection, and had ineffective bandwidth management leading to network performance bottlenecks. 

This is a best solution for us so far and we recommend this to anyone.