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Check Point Harmony SASE (formerly Perimeter 81) vs Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy comparison

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Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (13th), Internet Security (4th), Web Content Filtering (4th), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (8th), ZTNA as a Service (13th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (10th)
Check Point Harmony SASE (f...
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Firewalls (14th), Anti-Malware Tools (10th), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (7th), ZTNA as a Service (3rd), ZTNA (3rd), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (6th)
Google Cloud Platform Cloud...
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
ZTNA (6th)
 

Featured Reviews

Jack Hamm - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 20, 2024
We experienced benefits immediately but the report generation is lagging
iboss excels on the networking side but lags slightly behind competitors like Zscaler and Netskope in terms of security feature parity. I'd like to see them accelerate development on the security side, particularly around data loss prevention. Using iboss for DLP instead of traditional endpoint solutions is preferable, but its current feature set requires some clunky workarounds. I'd also like to see better integration of DLP into the platform. Additionally, while it's improving, reporting can be slow at times. This is problematic when generating reports for executives who expect them immediately. I'd like to see further improvements in reporting speed and efficiency.
reviewer8099174 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 6, 2023
Secure access with an intuitive design and straightforward controls
My primary use case for Perimeter 81 is to have a secure remote workforce. With colleagues stationed across the globe, it ensures a secure network connection, enabling seamless remote work.  This is particularly vital for our multinational operations, as it guarantees that our team can access…
Asad Rizvi - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 10, 2023
User-friendly, easy to navigate, and intuitive interface
Delivery Hero primarily uses GCP as the cloud provider. All of our services are deployed on GCP and we utilize GCP's Pub/Sub queues for messaging GCP has been instrumental in providing all the necessary cloud resources for my company. It serves as the foundation for all our cloud deployments. It…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"From a use-case scenario, what I like the most is the plug-in. I like the fact that we can do the filtering of these devices offsite independent of the network they are connected to, and we do not have to have traffic coming back inside our network."
"Because of iboss, I did not have to assign web filtering tasks to my techs on a daily basis."
"Granular setup, which was able to set different levels of filters using the OUs in the AD."
"The iboss system is highly reliable. The false positive rates are small compared to some other systems we've experienced through other partner agencies who use competing solutions."
"Technical support is pretty sharp and very responsive."
"The security aspect of the solution, particularly the malware behind it, is excellent. That's something that really helped us out. It's not just a simple proxy that just blocks the insights of potential threats that come on behind it. They do malware detection and that helps us a lot."
"Our primary use case for this product is DLP,"
"Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss."
"The setup is really easy...I rate the support team a ten out of ten."
"The product’s ability to block phishing sites is valuable."
"One of the most valuable features found using Harmony is being able to monitor in a simple and orderly way."
"Overall, the unified agent covers endpoints as well as prevents web browser attacks."
"It has provided a seamless gateway to much-needed platforms."
"The characteristics that I have liked the most are the ease of implementation and administration."
"The Check Point portfolio showcases very strong products."
"The integration that this solution has with the different routers or perimeter equipment is exceptional."
"The latest versions of the managed Kubernetes clusters are good."
"The app provides ready-made services that we can talk to without issue."
"Functions well and has good features."
"We do not need to maintain the hardware."
"If you have a good understanding of infrastructure, this solution is perfect."
"Google Cloud Platform has the best feature for real-time collaboration."
"It is easy to integrate, especially if I consider the fact that it gives me a single dashboard where I have all the applications or apps displayed."
"There is a certain accessibility feature that I can set using a cloud identity, which is really valuable to us."
 

Cons

"Sometimes when you call in support, you get someone who is just following a sheet. It feels like a runaround. You feel that you are running into that support wall."
"To scale up, a new iboss Node Blade Chassis must be purchased."
"Their on-premise hardware's network interface is capped at one gigabit, which is sort of a problem. If you stand a filter up where all traffic flows through that, according to them, in order to go above a gigabit, you have to have multiple devices, which in today's IT seems a little bit silly. They could easily put in an SFP port into their device that could accommodate 10 gigs or at least offer a box."
"Its pricing could be better."
"The dashboards for local use could be better."
"Iboss is growing so fast that it is often hard for them to keep up with the challenges."
"The solution could be stronger on the integration side and offer more cloud applications like G Suite or Oracle."
"The area I would like to see improvement in is the ability with in the reporter to navigate directly to the content the user is traversing. It is kind of there, but it's not perfect. Quite frequently, I receive links that lead me to pages with error messages."
"The main problem with Harmony Connect is that, because it's in a new category of offerings by Check Point, there's very little marketing of the product so far, and this means that many potential users don't even know this kind of solution is available. There are also few testimonials or case studies talking about people who have used the product and fell in love with it, for example."
"There is a very small amount of downtime."
"There is an issue when installing the Check Point client."
"While the product has been instrumental in enhancing security, continuous improvement is essential. Feedback from users and ongoing technological advancements should guide the refinement of these security measures."
"They should work towards the WAN intergration."
"It would be nice to have a notification sound when Perimeter81 disconnects, as I sometimes don't notice when the icon shows that it's disconnected, and I end up wasting time waiting for my browser to load a page that shows an error, usually error 404."
"Its initial setup process is complex for a hybrid environment."
"Automation and scalability are areas where the solution lacks and needs to improve."
"The product is expensive. Its price needs improvement."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy has certain limitations as a document or file management system, especially for non-workspace accounts. Manual management is required for most actions, and group management can be challenging. The process of managing permissions individually is time-consuming and not very efficient. For education purposes, the collaboration tools for working on files, assignments, and groups need improvement. The existing tools are inadequate and can be difficult to work with. Additionally, the grading books for teachers are not very useful and require improvement."
"The platform’s stability and scalability need improvement."
"The product must be more user-friendly."
"The product’s migration process could be easier to understand."
"The storage capacity of the product is an area that can be improved if it is made possible to increase it whenever you want."
"the documentation could be a bit better in terms of what is presented on the screen versus what actually happens."
"There are certain shortcomings with the product's stability where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive compared to one of its competitors."
"We have not priced the solution recently, but they were competitive with other vendors in the past."
"It is not expensive, and it is also not cheap. iboss is priced right in the sweet spot for the number of features it offers."
"It is probably in line with other solutions, but I do not deal with the financial side."
"The overall pricing for iboss is very competitive and transparent."
"The cost of the solution's licenses depends on the particular use cases."
"Annual licenses cost $30 to $40 each."
"Regarding pricing, I can say that the more the number of users, the less they have to pay."
"The product is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Overall I am very happy with the solution’s flexibility and pricing."
"The solution's pricing model may not be suitable for smaller companies, as they might find it expensive. Larger companies tend to receive more value due to many users."
"I consider the product to be a medium-priced solution. There are no additional costs attached to the tool."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"The solution is inexpensive for personal use."
"We need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs. It is an expensive and premium solution."
"The product is free."
"The licensing costs us $100,000 so pricing could be better."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is quite an expensive solution."
"My organization makes yearly payments towards the licensing charges attached to the tool."
"Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy is an expensive solution."
"The price of the product falls on the cheaper side of the spectrum."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
5%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iboss?
Content filtering is the most useful feature of iboss.
What needs improvement with iboss?
A positive improvement would be to expand into more areas for product monitoring. You have an agent that resides on t...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
We use it for URL filtering to enforce our enterprise Internet use policy. We use it for our current initiatives in a...
What do you like most about Perimeter 81?
Even after restarting, it tries to quickly reestablish connection which is very helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Perimeter 81?
It's essential to consider the organization's specific requirements and budget. Here are some general recommendations...
What needs improvement with Perimeter 81?
In terms of improvement, Perimeter 81 could enhance its reporting and analytics capabilities to provide more detailed...
What do you like most about Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
I can access the information whenever I want. It's integration is easy. The tool's GUI is easy to use with an IT back...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
There are different pricing plans depending on data volumes and services, but it's comparable to other providers. The...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy?
Google Cloud Platform Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy should improve stability.
 

Also Known As

iBoss Cloud Platform
Check Point Quantum SASE
GCP Cloud IAP, Google Cloud Platform Cloud IAP, Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy
 

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Sample Customers

More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.
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