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Check Point IPS vs ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point IPS
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
20th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (26th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (10th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (26th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Check Point IPS is 7.1%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

Greg Tate - PeerSpot reviewer
Great for detection and access with the capabilities of defining specific rules
Support is the biggest area for improvement. Check Point is responsive, however, their support agents seem to be very siloed in their ability and/or product knowledge. It takes time and escalation to get through most tickets as they are passed from one group to another and then back again. We are able to navigate our support issues with the aid of our account team, so I want to underscore that support is indeed responsive. However, the processes support techs have to follow seem to be the root cause of the support response issues.
Maksym Toporkov - PeerSpot reviewer
A competitive choice for network detection and response with exceptional user interface, ease of implementation and minimal false positives
The NDR feature analyzes network traffic, creating records with connection details. While these records offer insights, there's a limitation in investigating payloads directly. ExtraHop provides an option for an additional server to save payloads, but its temporary storage has constraints. Unlike some competitors, it lacks an automatic payload-saving feature for each detection, presenting an improvement opportunity. Suggested enhancement involves the main sensor prompting payload storage for specific detections, streamlining the investigation process, and contributing to a more efficient workflow. A drawback includes packet storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of the solution are that the product's stability has been very good. The"
"Check Point offers DDoS and endpoint protection called EDR or XDR, so it provides a holistic security architecture for any organization."
"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"I can generate reports for management automatically based on the threats of the last day/week/whatever is needed."
"IPS easily allows follow-up flags on recently updated patterns. If, in rare cases, a false positive does occur, it is quickly detected and an exception can be easily created."
"The number of the IPS protections is amazing - after the latest update I see more than 11000 in the SmartConsole."
"The solution is user-friendly and the interface is easy to configure."
"The possibility of customizing the rules is great."
"It is very easy to collect and handle data in ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud. Integration with Big Data is also easy. Many of our customers integrate it with Big Data platforms like Splunk or Elastic. It is also easy to handle and easy to understand."
"It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for network security and management."
"It is scalable."
 

Cons

"The area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required consist of support availability."
"Sometimes protections are 'aggregated' into a single threat name when you look at the logs. I would prefer to see all protections named individually (for example, right now, 'web enforcement' is a category that contains several signatures)."
"It is generally good, but improving the performance would be the one thing I'd take a look at right now."
"I would like the product to provide us with intelligence to understand what we really have in our environment."
"The tool's pricing could be better."
"It requires a lot of people to maintain the solution."
"We want the solution to continue to move towards cloud-based and portability focused for telecommuting users."
"Check Point IPS' main problem is it is mostly software based. The performance is dependent on the CPU power, and the limited number of patterns."
"A drawback includes bucket storage limitations for payload data, necessitating timely extraction for thorough investigations."
"There needs to be more support."
"They can include integration with SAP. Currently, no vendor provides network performance monitoring in the SAP market. It is a very big market. We have around 400 customers for SAP in Korea. In the USA, there are more than 10,000 customers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."
"My company pays for the yearly licensing of Check Point IPS. It is a very expensive tool."
"The module has a considerable cost but you can save by purchasing a package with several modules instead of making a single purchase."
"The tool's licensing model is good. The licensing costs are yearly. I rate it an eight out of ten."
"The pricing is quite reasonable."
"The pricing for Check Point IPS is competitive and brings good value for the money."
"Pricing for this solution is negotiable and I'm happy with our pricing."
"It is a reasonably priced product."
"When compared to other solutions, it aligns with the market average, indicating a competitive pricing level."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point IPS?
The most valuable feature of the solution is called tunneling. Tunneling is one of the major security features that hackers cannot penetrate through.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point IPS?
Pricing is average. Usually, the price listed isn't adhered to, and negotiations occur.
What needs improvement with Check Point IPS?
It's hard to specify areas for improvement without a deeper investigation. However, usually, IPS does its job. Some challenges might exist with integration depending on the environment.
What do you like most about ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?
It stands out for its intuitive and efficient user interface, robust detection capabilities with minimal false positives, and the ability to handle encrypted traffic, making it a valuable asset for...
What needs improvement with ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?
The NDR feature analyzes network traffic, creating records with connection details. While these records offer insights, there's a limitation in investigating payloads directly. ExtraHop provides an...
What advice do you have for others considering ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360?
I recommend prioritizing demos over POCs when engaging with vendors. Organizing POCs involves significant time and resource investments for both parties. Instead, invest time in multiple demo sessi...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Intrusion Prevention System
ExtraHop Reveal(X) Cloud, Reveal(X) Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Morton Salt, Medical Advocacy and Outreach, BH Telecom, Lightbeam Health Solutions, X by Orange, Cadence, Nihondentsu, Datastream Connexion, Good Sam, Omnyway, FIASA, Pacific Life, Banco del Pacifico, Control Southern, Xero, Centrify
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