Check Point SandBlast Network Reviews

SandBlast Network enables us to restrict and prevent zero-day threats and endpoints attacks completely. This sandboxing solution helps us to diffuse the malware and phishing attacks in real-time with a single click. It's a highly advanced and proactive solution for preventing social engineering attacks and is far better than any unconventional sandboxing solution. 

It also helps in restricting phishing emails and endpoints under the email management system as it acts as a protective shield and applies threat detection intelligence for finding the security threats all over the IT system.

Check Point SandBlast Network has increased the security system inside out from web devices to cloud servers in the most efficient and time-bound manner. It enables my IT system to apply threat detection intelligence and diffuse the endpoint and potential threat attacks and phishing attacks onto the system in the most proactive and secure manner. It protects our cloud server end to end and is one of the best threat intelligence software for our businesses.

It has automated the security system for us, due to which overall productivity and enhancement are observed all over.

Strong Architecture with high-grade advanced intelligence for identifying potential threats and diffusing the same in time bound manner.

Improved income for business due to strengthening security and more confidence in attracting clients.

The compliance and reporting features are superb and help to gain the data views and insights throughout.

The dashboard is quite interactive, and it keeps adding new features as per customized requests from business users.

Its cloud-based service for application control management, strengthening anti-bot, anti-virus, and anti-spam system is quite impressive and aids in attracting more clients on board.

I would like to recommend a pricing and costing strategy. Kindly go ahead with some customized price reductions in the offered packages to have a better deal for all kinds of startups as well. This will ensure more and more new infusion of business users, and there will be an overall improved trajectory for improved outcomes and genuine feedback from users all over. Also, the customization features can be further enhanced so that it can attract millions of eyeballs, and more testing of services can be done by various businesses.

Its been over six months that we are using the solution. It's been a perfect experience so far.

It is highly stable and gives better outcomes with an extended timeframe.

The is the most scalable solution.

Technical support is good.

Positive

It's quite comprehensive and easy to deploy and manage.

We deployed with the assistance of vendor management throughout.

The level of expertise on offer is ten out of ten.

We've seen an ROI of 80%.

We are using Check Point Sandblast Network devices for both a proxy firewall and direct internet usage firewall. They have Check Point thread extraction licenses. If someone or some application needs to reach the internet zone, it must pass through via the next generation firewalls connected with Sandblast devices. 

We are planning to use them for submitting emails. Hence, most of the sandbox solutions can miss the first file, which is unknown. If there is no reputation or analysis report, they need time to examine it and they permit the unknown file. Sandblast does not. It has a trick in that it allows the file to download but never allows you to finish the download until analysis ends. When it ends, it releases the file and user experience feels just like slow downloading.

Generally, network sandbox solutions must be in-line configured. This may cause high availability problems and you must consider hardware bypass modules etc. However, Sandblast has native integration with Check Point Next Generation Firewalls. The firewall handles the signature base checks for antivirus, anti-malware, anti-bot, IPS solutions and if there is unknown file it sends the file for analysis in Sandblast. Reputation is calculated and feeds back to NGFW and if Sandblast fails only the sandbox ability fails. The thread extraction ability is really amazing.

You do not need to risk your network by using the in-line sandbox, if the hardware or software fails only sandbox ability fails. You have file or hash submitting ability and this ability needs different hardware in some vendors. However, Check Point Sandblast Network gives you this as an out-of-the-box matter. Check Point Sandblast does not miss the first file like other competitors; it has trick not to miss it. It gives permission to a user for downloading the file but never allows him to finish downloading until the analysis ends.

EDR and EPM solutions like Carbon Black or CyberArk have integrations with the cloud version of Sandblast, however, there must be on-premise Sandblast options also (due to the fact that there are regulations for cloud usage restrictions in some countries). Also, some of the military standards might force you to not send a whole file to the cloud for examination. The thread extraction part has very good capabilities to remove all executables from a document, and, if the user wants to download the original file, it gives link for it. This page needs more customization options or files could be stored on third-party device and could be shared by a third-party product.

I've used the solution for 18 months.

The primary use case for our organization is to protect against attacks targeting our network. As most of the attacks originate from the internet, protecting the organization requires us to be equipped and ready to mitigate this type of attack at the perimeter level. Hence, it becomes necessary to scan any traffic flowing North-South and vice versa.

The perimeter device should be equipped such that it is able to detect and mitigate attacks, as well as have basic anti-spam filters. Email gateways are not capable of protecting against the latest generation of attacks via email.

Similarly, basic URL filtering is not able to protect against web attacks. Consequently, protecting the organization against this type of sophisticated or targeted attack, we concluded that the next generation of perimeter security solutions is a must.

This product protects us against the most common and sophisticated attacks including phishing email, account takeover, protection against malicious files, malicious attachments, and malware.

It protects us against data leakage that can be caused by an aforementioned attack, which can result in financial loss or reputation damage to the organization.

It is able to detect any changes in our software, such as whenever new code or a new file are delivered via web or email. It accomplishes this using sandboxing to evaluate it for potential vulnerabilities before it is delivered to the endpoint. 

It is able to quarantine zero-day threats using sandbox technology.

Sandboxing functions in a complementary fashion to your other security modules, products, and policies. It provides additional protection with modules such as IPS, anti-bot, antivirus, and antispam with the NGTX license.

The solution instantly cleans files that are downloaded via email or a web channel from risky elements. The sandbox is able to scan files without adding a delay or compromising productivity.

Threat emulation is carried out using AI/ML engineering techniques and it is able to detect and mitigate any unknown or Zero-Day attacks.

Threat extraction performs pre-emptive document sanitization across email and web channels. Whenever any file is sent, its behavior is examined by the AI/ML module after sending it to the sandbox. Other methods of cleaning are also performed, such as the case with Excel files. If macros are present in an Excel file then they are removed and the plain file is sent to the endpoint. Once the user has validated the file or the source, the actual file will be sent and made available.

Malicious or compromised websites and URLs that are received via email or web are scanned and action is taken according to the configured policy.

The Threat Cloud integration services provided by Check Point for dynamic threat Intelligence are helpful.

It offers good integration with SIEM and SOC Workflows.

Threat Extraction/Emulation is enabled on the same NGFW with an additional license and the sandbox can be hosted either on-premises or on the cloud.

Since it is a security module, it makes it virtually impossible for hackers to evade detection. It is also able to protect against attacks from the web, email, and network (IPS) on the same security gateway with a single management console and dashboard.

The file types that can be scanned are limited, which means that if the file type is not listed or enabled for the sandbox, they are bypassed and it can lead to a security issue.

The maximum number of files that can be scanned by the higher sandbox appliance (TE200X) on-premises is 5K per hour. Hence, a bigger organization needs to have multiple devices along with integration between them.

Enabling a module on the same NGFW firewall impacts performance, which adds delay/latency. 

Encrypted and password-protected files are not getting detected, and are bypassed. Exceptions are for files that have a dictionary-based password. 

Currently, this solution is supported only for Windows and Linux for Threat Emulation/Extraction.

This solution is very much stable.

This product is scalable on on-premises by adding an appliance, whereas, for cloud-based deployment, it's the responsibility of the OEM.

The Check Point technical support is excellent.

We have been using the same solution for some time and did not use a similar solution beforehand.

The initial setup involves enabling the module with the license and with cloud integration for Sandboxing. With this, it is complete and no additional devices are required.

The implementation was completed by our in-house team with the assistance of the OEM.

If you already have Check Point NGFW and it's underutilized and sized properly, there is a benefit both in terms of commercial/security and operation. This is because everything is available from a Single OEM on a Single Security gateway and Dashboard.

The cost is not significantly high and it can be negotiated during any purchase of NGFW.

We have evaluated solutions from Cisco and Trend Micro, which required dedicated a security appliance and sandbox appliance. However, since we were already using NGFW, we simply acquired a license for NGTX. This enabled sandboxing on the Check Point cloud.

SandBlast is an email protection solution.

SandBlast updates the threat signatures frequently.

SandBlast takes longer than FortiSandbox to complete a scan.

I have used SandBlast for five years.

I rate SandBlast seven out of 10 for stability. 

I rate SandBlast seven out of 10 for scalability. SandBlast is more difficult to scale than FortiSandbox.

Setting up SandBlast is straightforward. 

The vendor deployed SandBlast. 

SandBlast is expensive. The only additional cost is support. 

I rate Check Point SandBlast Network six out of 10. 

As we need to secure our network, we must detect and add controls, and that is where, based on recommendations and experience, we use Check Point SandBlast technologies. They help us and provide zero-day or solvent security and protection and contribute to optimizing the risks of security based on profiles or data already shared and pre-established such as security templates to be easy and quick to implement. It is offering us a security strategy that helps us avoid major problems or impacts on users and is easy and non-invasive with users.

Its greatest value is that Check Point promotes and connects these technologies efficiently with ThreatCloud, which is one of the most outstanding bits of intelligence of the brand. It is capable of integrating advanced AI engines, and exclusive data of the brand. Having this added value in the solution enables us to provide greater security and adds efficiency in resolving incidents of any product. The AI can perform deep investigations, which can help us solve CPU problems or other types of hardware attacks.

Its greatest value is in the integration of AI analytics and detecting zero-day threats, which in many cases are a great vulnerability. Having all these security features applied allows us to save equipment and protect users. The most efficient and protective characteristics of Check Point's SandBlast solution are that we can see a lot of this protection at the network and mail levels. We have been able to take advantage of the great characteristics that the brand and its services offer us. 

In the future, I would like to see these solutions being easier to manage from mobile applications - from either iOS or Android - including other operating systems that appear in the future. This would allow administrators to be more flexible in managing their infrastructures and equipment from any place. It is mega important to innovate and think about how to adapt to the changes of the future, including this security to the famous virtual world that is being created. 

We used the solution for one year.

The most valuable feature of Check Point SandBlast Network is the sandboxing of PDF and Microsoft system files.

Check Point SandBlast Network can improve the integration with third-party vendors, such as EDR or CRM products. For example, IBM Curator.

I have been using Check Point SandBlast Network for approximately two years.

The stability of Check Point SandBlast Network is good.

Check Point SandBlast Network is scalable.

We have approximately 5,000 users using this solution.

The support from Check Point SandBlast Network is good. The support helps us very quickly.

We have two people for the deployment of the Check Point SandBlast Network.

The cost of Check Point SandBlast Network is annually, and there is only a standard license.

I rate Check Point SandBlast Network an eight out of ten.

We make use of Check Point firewalls to secure our corporate network and the SandBlast Network software blade is one component in use to help prevent and minimize zero-day threats. 

The Threat Emulation and Threat Extraction features provided by SandBlast are invaluable pieces to securing our environment and ensuring that we remain secure to the best extent possible.

Our corporate network is very small consisting of only a few routers/switches, a firewall, and some client machines without any connected servers. Regardless, Check Point is a key piece of the puzzle.

By enabling the Threat Emulation and Threat Extraction features, we have increased our overall security posture and improved the protection of our corporate environment. We receive a high volume of incoming files and having this in place brings a certain level of peace of mind.

As a new organization, prior to implementing Check Point as part of our network, we relied on everyone just being careful. This is obviously not the best security practice. As we have grown, our security posture has changed and Check Point was part of our maturation as a company.

Preventing zero-day threats and extracting potential threats from incoming files with Threat Extraction is the most valuable feature for us. We receive a large volume of files from external sources and knowing that we are protected as best as possible is a major priority.

Getting everything set up, activated, and configured was relatively painless, which was a huge bonus since I was doing this not as a network or security professional but from a software engineering background. For someone entirely new to the ecosystem, it was a smooth implementation.

We have noticed a slight performance hit when the Threat Emulation and Extraction features were enabled, but the protection trade-off is worth it for us. If the performance could be improved in the next release, that would be beneficial.

We have had a few instances where the firewall has seemed to stop checking for updates and gets behind on the updates, forcing us to go in and manually check for and install updates. Maybe there is something going on here that could be improved even though it is not specific to the SandBlast feature.

I have been using the Check Point SandBlast Network for two years.

We have not experienced any stability issues to date.  It has run without issue or intervention required in order to maintain coverage.

It runs on a dedicated hardware appliance. We are pretty small and scaling has not been an issue, but perhaps larger organizations may have a problem.

We did not use another similar solution prior to this one.

The initial setup was straightforward with relatively easy configuration.

The implementation was done in-house by a networking novice.

I think the overall cost for introducing Check Point with SandBlast was reasonable and competitive in the market.

We evaluated Fortinet. We went with Check Point for the perceived ease of use advantage along with a slight price advantage for us.

Our company works in the area of developing and delivering online gambling platforms. The Check Point Next-Generation Firewalls are the core security solution we use for the protection of our DataCenter environment located in Asia (Taiwan).

The environment has about 50 physical servers as virtualization hosts, and we have two HA Clusters that consist of 2x5400 hardware appliances, managed by an OpenServer Security Management Server on a Virtual Machine (KVM), all running on R80.10 with the latest JumboHotfix.

The Check Point SandBlast Network software blade is one of the numerous blades activated on the NGFWs in the DataCenter. It provides the additional layer of security from the perspective of the possible malicious files being scanned and analyzed.

The overall security of the environment has been greatly improved by the Check Point NGFWs with the SandBlast Network blade activated. Before implementing the Check Point solutions, we relied on the Cisco ACLs and Zone-Based firewalls configured on the switches and routers, which in fact is a simple stateful firewall, and currently appear to be not an efficient solution for protecting from the advanced threats.

The Check Point SandBlast Network software blade has increased the protection of our environment by enabling the Threat Emulation and Threat Extraction features. The first feature performs the sandboxing of the suspicious file types, where more than 70 file types may be emulated, in the Windows and macOS virtual machines.

The second feature works faster by just converting the files to the clean file of the PDF format thus deleting potentially dangerous Macros, JavaScript Actions, etc.

1. It provides a high rate of catching the zero-day advanced threats. I suppose due to the integrated AI-engine.
2. The Threat Extraction feature takes the suspicious document and converts it to another type/extension, which is harmless, like DOC to PDF.
3. The processes for the software blade activation and configuration and very easy.
4. In addition, Check Point SandBlast Network provides protection against phishing emails.
5. Good logging and reporting capabilities, on the level of other Check Point products.
6. Built-in compliance checks, with a reasonable set of the default regulations provided.

In our setup we don't use any SandBlast Physical or Virtual Threat Emulation Appliances, so all the sandboxing is performed on the hardware Check Point NGFWs. The Threat Emulation software blade significantly affects the performance of the NGFWs, we have a significant increase in the CPU and memory consumption. 

In addition, some of the end-users complain that it takes too long to transfer the files to the servers in the data center since the Threat Emulation adds delays to the transfer used for the emulation.

I hope these issues will be fixed in the next release.

We have been using the Check Point SandBlast Network for about three years starting late 2017.

The Check Point SandBlast Network software blade is stable, we haven't experienced any stability issues so far.

I think it may be difficult to scale the Check Point SandBlast Network in cases where you don't have a dedicated software or hardware appliance for it to run on. This is because it requires so much in terms of computing resources to run.

We have had several support cases opened, but none of them were connected with the Check Point SandBlast Network software blade. Some of the issues were resolved by installing the latest recommended JumoHotfix, whereas some required additional configuration on the OS kernel level.

The longest issue took about one month to be resolved, which we consider too long.

We used the ACLs and Zone-Based firewalls with NBAR on the Cisco switches, routers, and found that this approach doesn't provide sufficient security protection against the modern advanced threats.

The setup was straightforward. The configuration was easy and understandable.

The in-house team completed the deployment. We have a Check Point Certified engineer working in the engineering team.

Choosing the correct set of licenses is essential because, without the additional software blade licenses, the Check Point gateways are just a stateful firewall.

Since we already had the Check Point NGFWs, we just activated the additional software blade on it.