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reviewer2005812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Manager at Beat
User
Good virus detection with helpful performance metrics and a simple deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "The application runs very fast and does not affect the performance speed of the device where it is installed."
  • "When there are many devices, it is more costly since each device requires unique login credentials."

What is our primary use case?

The antivirus helps the organization in securing desktops and mobile devices from external data threats. It detects the entry of viruses to devices that can destroy data and quickly takes necessary action. 

Once the software is installed, there is no additional cost that is required to run it. It troubleshoots any errors that may slow down workflows across applications. Check Point Antivirus integrates with multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux. 

Since I installed it on my desktop, the browsing speed has improved, and I can visit several sites without fear.

How has it helped my organization?

The software has improved the digital experience of employees who have deployed it. 

I can comfortably open links attached to my emails and share documents with my colleagues without fear of cyber attacks. 

Departments that used to lose data to virus attacks can work from any site and focus more on productive business engagements. 

The antivirus provides advanced security data analytics that helps the user to work from safe sites that can affect tasks in progress. 

The software screens applications to ensure they perform effectively.

What is most valuable?

Virus detection helps teams to be aware of any threats that can harm data and take precautions in advance. 

It provides networking reports on the data security situation, which enables users to make decisions. 

Performance metrics provided regularly help the IT team plan to curb any threats to company data.

It is easy to deploy the antivirus and learn how it works. 

The application runs very fast and does not affect the performance speed of the device where it is installed. 

Daily security analysis indicators help team members to engage any abnormality with real-time insights.

What needs improvement?

The current features are doing extremely well. That said, the system coding can be simplified to enable any user to interpret the security situation of the used device. 

I am happy with the set data models since they monitor the security situation of new sites before browsing. 

I have not observed most failures since I started using this software. 

The company can embark on timely updates to ensure the application is compatible with devices. 

Customer support comes in on time when we contact them via online chats and phone calls. 

When there are many devices, it is more costly since each device requires unique login credentials. 

The product is heavy, and it requires more space for effective operation. New users can find it difficult to set up and install due to the lack of a robust user manual.

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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 works for a long time without failing and does not misbehave.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The antivirus performance has been excellent.

How are customer service and support?

The customer service team has never failed us.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I used Kaspersky Antivirus, however, it used to fail most of the time. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation process of the application is easy and straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed it through a vendor, and they are doing well.

What was our ROI?

A secure work environment has contributed to increased ROI.

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

The pricing is suitable, and the setup process is simple.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated most free online antiviruses, however, they were not effective.

What other advice do I have?

 Check Point Antivirus is a sure bet for the detection of any virus.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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OumarDiallo - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Engineer at AFRICAN CYBERSECURITY MARKET
Real User
Easy to set up, allows you to manage all the endpoints, works against every attack, and has helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a good solution against phishing, malware, etc. It can do a lot in terms of security. You can also manage all the endpoints or users from the Check Point Antivirus platform, which is another feature I found valuable in the solution."
  • "An area for improvement in Check Point Antivirus is its price because it's expensive. It would depend on the clients, but sometimes, you'll have clients who don't have many endpoints, so in that case, clients would find the price for Check Point Antivirus to be higher."

What is our primary use case?

We use Check Point Antivirus for cyber security purposes.

What is most valuable?

What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a good solution against phishing, malware, etc. It can do a lot in terms of security.

You can also manage all the endpoints or users from the Check Point Antivirus platform, which is another feature I found valuable in the solution.

What needs improvement?

An area for improvement in Check Point Antivirus is its price because it's expensive. It would depend on the clients, but sometimes, you'll have clients who don't have many endpoints, so in that case, clients would find the price for Check Point Antivirus to be higher.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Check Point Antivirus for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Check Point Antivirus is a stable solution. It's a very good solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Check Point Antivirus is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support for Check Point Antivirus is helpful, but sometimes, it isn't easy to reach the support team.

On a scale of one to five, my rating for Check Point Antivirus support is four.

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Check Point Antivirus wasn't difficult because it just required downloading the software, then installing it where you want to install it. There wasn't any issue with the initial setup of Check Point Antivirus.

How long the deployment of Check Point Antivirus takes would depend on the number of client endpoints, but the process could take just five or six minutes maximum. If your internet connection is slow, then deploying Check Point Antivirus would take longer.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented Check Point Antivirus myself.

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

Check Point Antivirus is an expensive solution, especially for clients that don't have as many endpoints.

Check Point Antivirus has a free trial for one month, and within the trial period, there's no limit to the number of endpoints it can support, but when the trial expires, you'll have to buy the license, which covers one year.

You can't buy a license for the solution without being a Check Point partner first.

What other advice do I have?

I'm using the latest version of Check Point Antivirus.

I deploy Check Point Antivirus for the customer. I'm a network and cyber security engineer, so I provide Check Point Antivirus to clients. I'm an integrator, and currently, my clients have a total of one hundred fifty endpoints on Check Point Antivirus. I also manage the solution for clients, which includes reporting, looking into the traffic and attacks, then I explain whatever's going on to the clients.

Maintenance can be done on Check Point Antivirus, and you just have to select the user that's very vulnerable to attacks, then that would trigger maintenance, and Check Point Antivirus would update automatically. It isn't difficult as long as your internet is good.

I would recommend Check Point Antivirus to others because it's very good software, and it works against every attack. Check Point Antivirus is an important solution.

On a scale of one to ten, my rating for the solution is eight because there's still room for improvement.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer1805079 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Fujairah Port
User
Good signature-based protection, great sandbox feature, and offers continuous scanning
Pros and Cons
  • "Regular email alerts are beneficial."
  • "The technical support could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for an additional layer of protection for our servers and internal network traffic to the internet. We deployed Check Point firewalls on our perimeter.

We have two security gateway and one security management server which is running R81 gaia OS.

We turned on the antivirus blade on the firewall to protect our network from malware threats. In order to be able to block threats before they reach our network, we also activated HTTPS inspection.

Check Point Antivirus continuously scans each and every file before reaching the destination.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point Antivirus has continuously scan each and every file before reaching our network. This feature gives full security confidence to feel safe from malware and ransomware attacks. The activation of the antivirus is easy.

Check Point antivirus is performs very well. To track out data leaks and safeguard our company's services implementing this Check Point service is essential.

Regular email alerts are beneficial. It gives us a complete picture of virus/malware, etc, where it is blocked when the user tries to access things.

What is most valuable?

Our environment is well-protected by Check Point Antivirus in many ways. We use web filtering to restrict and defend when users access the internet

The sandbox feature is good. Any contaminated computer would be immediately disconnected from the network. The smart event gives the administrator a high-level security view of the enterprise.

It also helps us to block malicious file downloads and access to infected sites from our network. Moreover, the signature-based detection works well.

 Overall, this system performs a superb job of safeguarding us.

What needs improvement?

The next-generation firewall receives an additional layer of security. I don't currently dislike the product in any way. By restricting files based on hash or signature at the perimeter level, any antivirus solution placed on an endpoint works with less effort.

The technical support could be improved.

Check Point should launch a free online training portal to assist many people in becoming skilled in Check Point services. Also, they should offer some sort of certificate discount promotion.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for more than two years.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1853787 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer at HarborTech Mobility
User
Good file scanning, stops malicious files, and detects/blocks malware
Pros and Cons
  • "Check Point Antivirus is capable of scanning files uploaded from the internet or running through the network via Check Point gateways/clusters."
  • "I would prefer it if this solution was cheaper for everybody to buy it and enjoy these wonderful and distinguished characteristics."

What is our primary use case?

The Check Point Antivirus offers our company a high level of security. It helps us to filter outgoing URLs with possible malevolent threats. Also, this great solution secures endpoints efficiently so that connections, applications, websites, and software.

The Check Point Antivirus uses real-time anti-virus protection and protection based on Threat Cloud anomalies. It's very useful.

I like that the antivirus hardly affects the performance of our security gateways, thus offering additional security almost without penalty.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point Antivirus really is a great solution. It helps us to improve our company. First, it offers a high-security level. It helps me filter out outgoing URLs with potential malicious threats. Second, Check Point Antivirus is very easy to configure and enables me to take measurements under any threat quickly. Thanks to its constant updates in real-time, it is always up to date with possible new threats, so it is very effective at detecting all kinds of instructions, malware, or viruses.

Also, Check Point Antivirus allows me to keep all my computers protected against any potential cyber threat. It gives me the capability to detect and block malware threats by using virus signatures in real-time.

What is most valuable?

If you need a good antivirus, Check Point Antivirus is more than great. 

Check Point Anti-Virus has many positive characteristics. First, Check Point Antivirus is capable of scanning files uploaded from the internet or running through the network via Check Point gateways/clusters. Second, Like the other Check Point blades, the visibility and logging of events are remarkable.

One of the features that I love the most about this large software is that It allows me to stop incoming malicious files, and stop users from accessing malicious software-infested sites. Also, it gives me the opportunity to get very comprehensive reports where we can collect summaries of infections and trends to provide greater visibility of threats, which is absolutely fantastic.

What needs improvement?

Until now, I've found no negative features sufficiently important to complain about. In general terms, the software works perfectly. One time, I had a little issue, however, the technical support staff resolved it almost immediately.

I would prefer it if this solution was cheaper for everybody to buy it and enjoy these wonderful and distinguished characteristics.

I like that activating Check Point antivirus hardly affects the performance of our security gateways, thus providing additional security almost without penalty.

For how long have I used the solution?

We are started using Check Point Antivirus in 2016. This great solution allows us to avoid malware traffic before reaching end users.

Check Point Antivirus is also really easy to set up. In just one click in the Smart Console, you can set up the policy and you're ready to go. Check Point Antivirus has a number of positive features that make it stand out through other means such as software.

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

We use just Check Point Antivirus. We found everything we want in this great solution. It helps us to improve and secure our network. Also, Checkpoint Antivirus does excellent environmental protection work in many ways.

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

I have just one piece of advice: if you can lower the price for this solution so that more companies can use this great solution and protect their environment, that would be ideal.  

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We just work with Check Point Antivirus until now and we found that this solution is the best.

What other advice do I have?

If you are looking for a good antivirus, Check Point Antivirus is more than good, you will be surprised how excellent it is in all its aspects.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
User
Top 5Leaderboard
Ease of installation with fair pricing and good product documentation
Pros and Cons
  • "It offers a really simple and minimally invasive installation for users."
  • "The SLA is slow."

What is our primary use case?

We required a product recognized for its brand visibility and achievements in cybersecurity at a global level.

Check Point was perfectly suited and we decided to use it effectively for our endpoint devices that are corporate property. In this way, we have avoided daily threats on devices with a great degree of acceptance seen by users.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point Antivirus has helped us a lot with the personal protection of users' computers and protection against current threats and ransomware, among others. It is an excellent product that generates much business confidence when dealing with any cyber threat that can compromise computers.

It offers a really simple and minimally invasive installation for users. In this way, it does not generate performance problems.

What is most valuable?

It is a good tool. The price is accessible. It protects against modern threats in a great way; there is a lot of confidence in Check Point.

There is quite a lot of product documentation to assist with a correct implementation.

The ease of installation is great.

What needs improvement?

The Check Point language for opening and solving cases is English. They could expand languages for Latin America, and it would be easier to solve problems in these areas.

Costs are only available through a Check Point partner.

The SLA is slow. The solutions provided to address problems and breakdowns are slow.

For how long have I used the solution?

As a product from the Check Point security family, we have been using it for one year or more.

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

Previously, we used ESET, however, we were inclined to switch to Check Point.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Our company always evaluates the tools before buying them and before putting them into production.

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reviewer1738914 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Operations Engineer at SFR
User
Scalable, easy to configure, and simple to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "It is very easy to manage the Antivirus blade, even for newcomers in our technical support team, which is a key area of interest for us."
  • "It may be interesting to improve this solution against zero-day attacks, as they happen very frequently and are clearly a severe threat."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the Antivirus blade to protect our organization against threats such as viruses/malware that could propagate in our information system and harm it in various ways. 

Thanks to the important database maintained by Check Point that relies on this blade, we can enforce a strong security policy on our devices and be compliant with the latest best practices regarding internet threats. 

We operate several firewalls in our organization and we especially need this kind of efficiency on the internet-facing ones.

How has it helped my organization?

The Antivirus blade has improved our organization in several ways, including having better global security against viruses and malware, having better visibility and protection regarding files that go in and out of our company, offering better scaling and integration with other security products, and probably offering better threat management. 

It globally helps us in having centralized management of all internet content, which is efficient in terms of managing exploitation and helps our technical support teams to fulfill their daily missions.

What is most valuable?

One of the features that we find most valuable is the simplicity of the configuration through the Smart Console interface. 

It is very easy to manage the Antivirus blade, even for newcomers in our technical support team, which is a key area of interest for us. 

Also, the sandbox feature is very interesting as it can automatically isolate an infected machine from the network, which is valuable. 

We could also talk about the real-time detection scan feature that can monitor files as they are being accessed, which allows for a quicker response time.

What needs improvement?

It may be interesting to improve this solution against zero-day attacks, as they happen very frequently and are clearly a severe threat. 

On a more practical level, the complaint opening process through technical support could be better, as it must be done through the portal only for now. 

On a financial level, prices for CP products could be improved. We know for sure that they are all high-quality products, however, sometimes it doesn't justify high prices on some products.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been Check Point Antivirus for two years now.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is easily scalable among CP devices.

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

We used the Stormshield solution and we switched to have a better integration with other security devices.

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

The setup can be painful, and pricing/licensing can be high. That said, the quality is there.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Yes, we also evaluated Fortinet.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1536681 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network, Systems and Security Engineer at SOLTEL Group
Real User
Easy to scale, heuristic scanning protects against previously unknown threats, and the support is good
Pros and Cons
  • "Heuristic detection scans for suspicious characteristics that can be found in unknown, new viruses and modified versions of known viruses."
  • "It is very difficult to get ahead of what's coming in terms of new threats, however, I think that Check Point Antivirus must improve against zero-day attacks."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to protect our computers and remove all malicious software or code designed to damage our computers or data that belongs to our clients. We are notified of these actions.

It is very important to protect all endpoints in our networks because these devices are entry points and every time, it is more difficult for our users to detect what object is malware and what object is legitimate software.

Malware is evolving so rapidly that some estimate a new malware instance is created nearly every second.

How has it helped my organization?

We decided to implement Check Point Antivirus because they are an avant-garde company and they design the latest technology. In this case, their solution implements:

  • Signature-based detection identifies malware by comparing code in a program to the code of known virus types that have already been encountered, analyzed, and recorded in a database.
  • Heuristic detection scans for suspicious characteristics that can be found in unknown, new viruses and modified versions of known viruses.
  • Rootkit detection scans and blocks malicious code designed to gain administrative access to a machine.
  • Real-time detection scans and monitors files as they are accessed.

What is most valuable?

For us, the most valuable feature of Check Point Antivirus is the real-time detection scan that monitors files as they are accessed. It is important because we can react quickly.

Today, malicious coders and hackers are experts at evasive tactics that shield their activities. Therefore, in today’s cybersecurity landscape, antivirus is just one of the many tools in an organization’s cybersecurity arsenal to keep the business safe.

The antivirus solution should be implemented as part of the organization’s endpoint security solution that combines global threat intelligence and advanced threat prevention engines that address zero-day and other next-generation threats.

What needs improvement?

It is very difficult to get ahead of what's coming in terms of new threats, however, I think that Check Point Antivirus must improve against zero-day attacks.

Today, next-gen approaches extend signature-based detection with behavioral detection, machine learning, sandboxing, and other techniques that are optimized to address threats such as malicious URLs, browser hijackers, advanced persistent threats, and phishing exploits. However, zero-day attacks keep happening quite frequently.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Check Point Antivirus for 11 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

In 11 months, we haven't had any problems. Our system is very stable and works fine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is easily scalable.

We deployed this solution once, and we have only needed to add new devices/servers/endpoints to our infrastructure to expand it.

How are customer service and technical support?

Check Point Service Support is very good. Normally, they contact you shortly after you open the ticket, and in all cases, they have given us a good solution.

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

We use only this solution as a centralized solution. At other times, we used free software products.

How was the initial setup?

Before the initial setup, we used a training pack. For this, we can set up the entire system in a short time and we only use a small number of support hours.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented it through the best vendor team in Spain. They are 100% recommendable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

My team and I evaluated other products and vendors based on price, experience, technology, ease of configuration, integration time, licensing, etc. Finally, we opted for this Check Point solution.

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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Bala_Krishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 10
A good endpoint antivirus solution, with an excellent zero-day protection feature
Pros and Cons
  • "We find the zero-day protection to be an extremely valuable feature of this solution."
  • "We would like to see the URL filtering functionality improved in this solution, so that we can exclude domains, rather than just single site URL's."

What is our primary use case?

We use this product as an endpoint antivirus solution.

What is most valuable?

We find the zero-day protection to be an extremely valuable feature of this solution.

What needs improvement?

We would like to see the URL filtering functionality improved in this solution, so that we can exclude domains, rather than just single site URL's.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been working with this solution for nearly four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have found this to be a very stable solution during our time using it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have not had any issues with the scalability of this solution due to the fact that it is cloud-based, and can be deployed to more users automatically as needed.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of this solution is very simple, and the cloud-based deployment is very quick.

What about the implementation team?

We used a team of integrators for our implementation.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We also evaluated Palo Alto Endpoint, but it was too complicated to configure, and presented too many technical challenges.

What other advice do I have?

We recommend the cloud-based variant of this solution to organizations of all sizes as there is no upper limit to the number of users it can cover, and the price is affordable for SMB's.

We would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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