Check Point Harmony Endpoint Reviews

Harmony Endpoint helps the company to protect devices from phishing attacks. 

It offers instant notification when it senses any form of external threat that can compromise data. 

It can be easily deployed on both mobile and desktop devices. 

The product has saved my team a lot of time and resources during the project implementation process. 

It responds quickly to data threats that can leak internal information into an unsafe environment. We have accomplished many projects and submitted them successfully to our clients without any challenges since deploying Harmony Endpoint.

This solution provides threat intelligence to all sectors to enhance effective planning and decision-making before we get into trouble. 

It monitors data flow across the networking system to enhance comprehensive workflow infrastructure. 

Real-time monitoring provides essential tools for security configurations that cannot be interfered with by ransomware attacks easily. This is the best solution, far from other related software in attack prediction and threat analysis. It is cloud-based, and teams across the organization find it to be more flexible for real-time analytics.

Network monitoring provides the best reports based on real-time performance, which helps our members locate any drawbacks across the workflow system.

The threat response system from the user dashboard blocks malware attacks that can affect email and the flow of information among colleagues. 

Endpoint protection is fundamental in security enhancement; it's effectively protecting our devices from internet viruses.

The application investigation system enables the IT team to come up with reliable reports on the cause and prevention measures that can be adapted to prevent any future attacks.

The system has comprehensive data management features that have saved us from incurring unplanned losses. 

Timely updates and suitable configurations can block malware attacks and provide effective reports on security situations. 

The setup process was complicated, however, when the customer service team came in, they provided productive guidelines that have kept the system working efficiently. 

The next release should consider a strong threat detection mechanism that can categorize various levels of attacks for faster analysis.

I've used the solution for 18 months.

This platform is highly stable, and the performance is awesome.

The scalability has impressed all relevant teams.

The customer service team is passionate about their work, and they provide timely responses.

Positive

I have not worked with other related products.

The setup was straightforward. We had assistance from the customer support team.

implementation took place through the vendor team.

The targeted ROI has been achieved since we deployed the application.

The setup and cost depend on the number of devices that have to be secured.

I evaluated Intercept X Endpoint. However, it did not impress the entire team.

I am satisfied with the current performance and I thoroughly recommend Harmony Endpoint to other business enterprises.

We're using this for our endpoint protection in terms of antivirus and malware protection, disk encryption, and URL and application filtering on our client computers.

We integrate the VPN feature with Check Point's firewall allowing our clients to access internal resources with security policies enforced and controlled.

The reports given by the software are also a benefit since it allows better management and control of access to all our client computers at any time from anywhere.

The web console is also nice.

We have all our information and policies on one platform for all the features, and we can assign our technicians' several permissions and roles on the product.

Our customers are also better protected, and we can guarantee that security policies are enforced and compliant in each one of them.

Security has been a significant focus for us, and Harmony Endpoint, together with the entire Check Point ecosystem, made it easy for our organization to enforce such policies.

We value the URL and app filtering of the platform.

The URL filtering and application control are very helpful since it's typically hard to block productivity loss apps/URLs on clients when abroad. Harmony made it easy to control the usage of the company resources and bandwidth.

Disk encryption is a nice feature if you don't have other systems. However, since we've already had BitLocker deployed, we saved a few dollars on this licensing type.

The license plans are also very nice and distributed - allowing for a separation between types of users with more basic or more advanced options.

Customization of UI should be a little better in terms of application UI and messages that are displayed when something is blocked or non-compliant. URL filtering should allow for time-based rules, for example, don't allow media streaming during work hours yet allow it on weekends.

The same applies to application control. When in our headquarters, we can solve this on the Check Point Firewall. However, the Harmony client does not support this type of condition, and we had to find a "middle ground" between policies and usability for our clients.

We've been using this solution for two years.

We did use Microsoft Defender. It lacked features, and therefore we moved away from the solution.

I'd advise users to try to implement BitLocker for disk encryption since it's free.

We did not evaluate other options. 

We use Check Point on our 500 computers to protect them from viruses and malware. The network is a protected local area network with limited connectivity to the internet. Not all computers are connected to the internet; only users with the necessity to connect can access it. We also increase the protection from viruses/malware by disabling USB ports for mobile storage. With all the protection steps taken, we still see that antivirus is a must to have as standard computer protection.

With all security steps taken to protect the network, viruses and malware still appeared in the network. Check Point Harmony Endpoint (endpoint antivirus) has helped our organization by preventing further damage to the computers and the network by detecting and taking appropriate action (quarantine, clean, delete) to viruses and malware. 

By doing this, our organization's business can maintain its operational state without any significant disturbance, and that is the most important thing to achieve.

Some of the most valuable features from Check Point include:

1. Its ability to run real-time scans in the background and detect all the malware and viruses while taking action to clean the system from the threat.

2. On-premise centralized management, so the client can do signature updates locally and save the internet bandwidth.

3. The reporting feature where we can see and monitor what happened on our client computers. For example, which client has out-of-date signatures, which client is infected by what virus, et cetera. 

Some areas of improvement could be :

1. Making the user interface on the server more intuitive and user-friendly. 

2. Making it easier for the user to do tuning and configuration to the server or the client application. For example, to turn off notifications, the user should be able to do that with some clicks on the user interface instead of searching and reading about how to do it in the knowledge base first and then trying to do it.

3. Our application version is quite old, and Check Point already released a newer version for endpoint protection, which includes a cloud version. After doing some trials, we see that Check Point already made many improvements to the features and user interface.   

I've been using the solution for five years.

Tthis solution runs with good stability.

If we deploy it on-premise, we should see the server hardware requirement first and match it with the number of clients we want to handle.

Customer service gave good support when we needed it. For example, when we need support on renewing the license or when we need to upgrade the client version, they have a quick response time to deal with the problem.

Positive

We did use a different solution previously. We switched as we want to use the same brand for our NGFW and our endpoint protection.

The setup was quite straightforward. We installed the server first and then made the client installer. If you have an active directory on the network, you can install it with push installation. That said, we don't have it, so we needed to install the client by accessing the client directly.

We implemented the product together with the vendor and an in-house team. The vendor team has good knowledge when it comes to implementing the product.

At the time we purchased it, the licensing was separated into some modules. There were antivirus modules, data protection modules, and full modules if I'm not mistaken. You should make sure that the module you choose fits your requirement. 

We evaluated the ESET antivirus.

Check Point has released their new product on endpoint protection, which includes a cloud version. You could try it for free to see if this product matches your needs before purchasing it.

Check Point Antivirus is being used with integrations in all our company software and also with connections to all the computers that we use in our work sectors. All areas of our company such as sales, marketing, or finance have Check Point Antivirus implemented. 

This antivirus is capable of monitoring the state of the network and knowing if there is any threat in our business network while being able to clean it up immediately. 

All departments within the company have been kept safe since day one of using Check Point. In order to connect all the computers and monitor them in real-time from the Check Point application, we use an app. From this app, you can see the status of all computers, restore them, and eliminate threats from a single panel.

Previously, we had trouble detecting data leaks and protecting the services we used in our business. Financial and marketing software services were the main affected areas. 

After the implementation of Check Point, our computers have remained connected to a secure network where threats are prevented from entering thanks to the EDR system, and systems have been restored to a stable state where there are no threats. 

We have kept our files safe and restored them to an original state before being affected by a threat thanks to the system recovery system. 

We are very grateful for the results obtained in recent years. Our computers (the main source of work) have remained secure. Our employees can manage online campaigns and control the flow of clients without fear of being affected by any threat; it has a system of anti-malware and anti-phishing to detect threats in time.

The main valuable feature of Check Point is the constant updating of the EDR database in order to detect new threats. 

This update system is responsible for inserting new viruses into a database so that it is easier to detect and eliminate them despite the fact that constant notifications are sent when the virus database is updated, I have no complaints about this feature as it has helped me to restrict the passage of new threats. 

New viruses emerge day after day, and this EDR system helps action be taken before viruses affect the internal system.

Another of the striking functions is that Check Point monitors the online activity of each user, ensuring that they do not access websites that have a suspicious encryption code or that have an unusual certificate; this has helped us to navigate calmly and detect pages that might put our work integrity at risk.

One of the features that should be improved in Check Point is when it comes to obtaining reports on computer behavior. Currently, you can only have general reports of the threats removed and the behavior of the database. You cannot get separate reports of the Check Point service-linked devices. I would like to obtain separate reports for each computer, to see the behavior of the threats and be able to take action in time. 

It does not need any other function, it is a fairly complete antivirus service that helps protect business networks on time.

We have been using this solution for about two years. We did not expect such precise and potential results and our security service has been maintained in the long term thanks to this general security on all types of devices.

It turned out to be an antivirus that exceeded my expectations in the long run. 

During the use that we have had in these last two years, our computers have remained protected 24 hours a day and seven days a week. On some occasions, threats have entered our computers, however, the system restore system has counteracted this without any problem. 

It has been a stable antivirus, without any real problems.

The process of scaling, implementation and use went quite well; it took approximately two software engineers and three cyber security experts to successfully implement the service. They were in charge of configuring the real-time monitoring system for computers and updating the status of viruses.

Customer service was satisfactory. 

During our implementation process, several questions arose about how the data leak detection system should be configured. All of these questions were answered immediately in a live chat with the Check Point team.

Positive

Previously, I used the Microsoft service, however, it was not able to protect all the threats trying to get into our business computers. 

One of the main reasons why I stopped using the Microsoft Antivirus service, is due to the fact that it was consuming a lot of resources on the computers while it was running and while the EDR database was being updated. This directly affects the experience of our employees on the computer and limited them at work. Since we implemented the Check Point service, the consumption of resources decreased on a large scale and we managed to obtain better analysis and virus detection.

Setting up the system was somewhat complicated, requiring several of our engineers and cyber experts to successfully implement the antivirus service. 

The initial implementation took approximately one week to set up all the company's computers and synchronize them on the same protected network.

The implementation was done with an internal team in our company; there was no involvement of a vendor team.

Our return on investment has been the protection of the entire work structure, our administrative processes have been protected by this great EDR system, and all the devices used in our company are monitored by a system that is responsible for eliminating threats before they react. 

We are happy with the money spent on this great security software; our computers have been more protected.

I would recommend that you have a good amount of capital to access a considerably good protection plan from Check Point. 

Currently, the prices for installation and configuration are a bit high, and small or medium-sized companies could not afford these prices. 

You need a trained team to implement the Antivirus system as quickly as possible since it is a bit difficult to configure.

In a solution that is undoubtedly worthwhile, it has a perfect methodology for finding viruses before they react to the computer's files. 

It has a very good interface, is easy to handle, and protects all kinds of services that are being used.

We use the Check Point Maestro for data center firewalls. It has the ability to spread the load across multiple devices and still only have one source of management, which is incredible. Plus, everything duplicates across the firewalls without manual intervention.

We are currently moving from a flat network into this setup, and, with the amount of traffic that we are going to be sending through the firewalls, this is the only way it could have been done. 

Also, the product offers the ability to have little to no downtime during patching. 

This setup is a beast!

We didn't have anything before. This really creates a secure and fast solution. In order to be able to track everything coming in and out of our data center. We have a flat network and now that we are moving to this design, we needed something that can secure servers and users from each other and make sure we are only allowing what needs to be allowed and not allowing anyone to traverse the network maliciously. 

Also, we have no ability for downtime - so having this solution helps make sure that we can patch and keep security going without having to talk to everyone for change management.

Scalability is a huge factor. 

The need for no downtime is key for us - and this solution offers that. When you have six gateways you have to patch and no one even notices, it's phenomenal. 

We need to be able to keep these connections running 100% of the time. The fact that we can patch and reboot firewalls and no one even notices is a huge plus. We need to be able to keep it secure but also keep it up and running. 

Having the six gateways and being able to clone them in when we need a new gateway is excellent. I love that we are able to just put a new gateway in and clone it.

I don't really have any real suggestions for this to be improved. The biggest thing would be the ability to update the SMO's and gateways through Gaia instead of always completing it through the command line. As we train new people and have fewer hands that touch these firewalls, having a good understanding of how CLI works and how to install patches and remove patches from gateways using this method is dying. So, being able to do it the same way we do all the other gateways would be excellent.

I've been using the solution for over one year.

I am very impressed. I didn't think anything like this would be possible.

It has the MOST scalability of any product out there. You can slam another gateway in and clone it and off you go.

We always have great support and service. I don't think any other vendor provides this level of support.

Positive

I have used Fortigate before, however, the management on Check Point is unrivaled.

The setup was slightly complex to begin with. That said,  once you've set up a new connection a few times it gets easier.  

We handled the setup with the vendor team. They are the best at Check Point!

I don't pay the bills, however, it's my understanding that there is an argument out there for ROI.

The cost is up there. However, when you are dealing with the best, you cannot really balk at pricing.

We did not evaluate other options.

Check Point Support is top-notch. You cannot beat their support.

In our organization, we are creating Trusted, Untrusted, and DMZ zones. 

We use URL filtering, antivirus and threat prevention, as well as detect and monitoring of all the outside traffic that enters the organization. 

It downloads the latest signature from the Check Point database for anti-malware and it keeps my laptop clear from malware files and attacks. 

We are now able to regularly scan after implementing this product and now we feel happy. In many ways, it made us feel safe. 

We have installed this tool for every user.

The Harmony vendor is excellent at providing various features and updates regularly. 

The main advantage of the solution is the ability to implement complete security policies for the terminals in order to address how apps are installed on corporate devices. 

It secures our organization from attacks from ransomware, malware, et cetera. 

The most important feature is the file scan capability. It saves us from attacks by modified files. In this way, we secure our internal traffic from outside attackers.

The below features are most valuable:

1) Anti-malware

2) Threat protection with signature

3) Anti-ransomware

4) Anti-phishing (support for all leading browsers)

1) Anti-malware (to detect and prevent malicious activity)

2)  Threat protection with signatures to prevent the threat on the basis of a signature. Signatures are stored in the database. 

I would suggest that the Check Point team always allocates an SME to all the vendors before implementation. This will help when the endpoint agent cannot integrate with another product or third party. It could expand the functionalities too. In addition to security functionality, they could incorporate Mobile Device Management (MDM) functionalities such as remote device management, administration of installed applications, et cetera. 

The solution needs more alerts to warn of attacks. 

I have used this product for the last two years.

We did not use a different solution previously.

The setup is somewhat complex the first time, however, it is not too complicated or difficult.

We implemented this product as per the organization's requirements. We did it ourselves.

Our ROI has definitely improved after installing this product.

It is a fair price and according to the quality of the product offered.

Check Point Antivirus is used with integrations in all the software of our company and also with connections to all the computers that we use in our employees. All operational areas have Check Point Antivirus implemented.

Check Point Antivirus has the ability to monitor the status of the network and know if there is any threat in our network and thus clean it immediately and maintain security.

In our organization, all departments of the company are protected and secure since the implementation and something important can be monitored in real-time from the application of Check Point Antivirus.

It was necessary to implement a tool to detect data leaks and protect the services in our business. The most sensitive software service was where Check Point began to be implemented, seeing how well it worked, it expanded to different areas of the business

With the implementation of Check Point, our computers have been safe within our network and have prevented the entry of threats thanks to the EDR system. We also needed a tool that had system recovery and this tool satisfactorily meets all our requirements.

All the features that Check Point antivirus presents are very important for the implementation of network security and the most valuable part of this tool is the easy and interactive way of its configuration through SmartConsole in Check Point.

It can scan the files that our users have downloaded to check if they have a virus, which is the most important thing. IPS and Antivirus work together, which provides more flexibility and security throughout our work environment and thus be able to have a well-secured infrastructure

One of the most frequent problems that Check Point Antivirus presents is that some antivirus updates fail continuously. However, once the update is done, it does not present any problem and works very well. The solution has high CPU and memory consumption on the firewall. It should work on the consumption of resources since we have also detected that the same thing happens with the performance of the users' machines.

The graphical interface of the solution should also improve a little since it is a little complicated to find certain objects to be able to make a configuration, in addition the guides are outdated and sometimes they do not match the interface which is sometimes complicated to implement.

Check Point Antivirus was implemented 4 years ago..

It is a very stable product. However, we've had some problems with the updates.

It has excellent scalability. The same profile can be used with the same exceptions in the management firewalls

The technical support is regular. There are well-prepared technicians. There are others who are still lacking since some problems have arisen and it has cost them to solve them.

Positive

We used Check Point as our first option.

The initial configuration is simple since it presents a very intuitive graphical interface for the user. The configuration of blocking and allowing rules is easy since the panel was designed to make it as user-friendly as possible.

The implementation was done together with the provider and was quite profitable. The provider was qualified to do this type of installation.

Our ROI is that we keep all our network and equipment safe and updated.

I'd recommend you to try it. It is a good tool that allows and gives users the confidence to manage the network and keep it safe.

As we have already been working with different Check Point products, it was the first option to maintain a consistent line of technology.

Before making the implementation, I'd advise users to verify the performance of the machines where it will be used.

We primarily install Check Point Antivirus on company computers and laptops to prevent malware infections, particularly focusing on protecting against phishing attacks and malicious downloads by employees.

The platform has significantly improved our organization's cybersecurity posture by effectively detecting and containing malware threats. 

The product's sandboxing feature is valuable as it runs suspicious files in a virtual environment. It helps us analyze their behavior without risking the main system.

The platform's malware detection capabilities could be enhanced. There is room for improvement in detecting more sophisticated and emerging threats.

Additionally, including AI-driven features that can automatically generate and optimize security policies based on the organization's specific needs and threats would be beneficial.

I have been using Check Point Antivirus for about two to three years.

The platform has proven to be very stable. We have not encountered any major issues or downtime related to its operation.

The product seamlessly scales from small to large deployments without any noticeable performance degradation. I rate the scalability a ten. 

I have heard positive feedback regarding the technical support team's responsiveness and expertise.

Positive

The initial setup was straightforward. Installing agents and deploying the software on devices was simple, although configuring detailed security policies required some cybersecurity knowledge.

I rate Check Point Antivirus a seven out of ten.