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Check Point IPS vs Trend Micro Deep Discovery comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
Users find Check Point IPS offers strong protection and ROI, valuing its cost and time-saving benefits despite measurement challenges.
Sentiment score
6.7
Trend Micro Deep Discovery enhances threat visibility and detection, effectively preventing substantial losses from ransomware, spam, and phishing.
We have seen a return on investment with Check Point IPS because we have not seen any security events, malicious activities, or any device compromised, so we are secure now, and money has been saved.
I have seen a return on investment more in the risk saved since it catches a lot of stuff security-wise that is good to catch.
I have seen a return on investment since using Check Point IPS, as evidenced by fewer incidents.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
Check Point IPS customer service is praised for responsiveness, though some note occasional delays and a decline in recent quality.
Sentiment score
6.6
Trend Micro Deep Discovery support is praised for responsiveness and effectiveness, with some users noting a need for quicker responses.
Our technical teams have personal relationships with our account executives and direct support people.
Customer support for Check Point IPS is satisfactory.
The customer support for Check Point IPS is very good.
If I were to rate them from 0 to 10, I would give them a nine or a ten.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Check Point IPS is scalable, handles large networks well, supports cloud and virtual environments, but may face hardware scaling challenges.
Sentiment score
7.4
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is scalable but may face limitations due to network design, integration costs, and organizational needs.
We have moved to a hyper-scale master environment, allowing us to scale by adding additional gateways to the clusters.
The scalability of Check Point IPS is on point.
The scalability of Check Point IPS is great because when I deploy gateways in the cloud, I create a cluster, which offers a very scalable option.
If the appliance supports scalability, Trend Micro support will inform us, and we can implement it without replacing the hardware.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Check Point IPS is highly stable and reliable, with users rarely encountering issues and rating stability highly.
Sentiment score
8.3
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is praised for stability and performance, with users appreciating its threat intelligence and consistent updates.
Check Point IPS provides a very stable and reliable environment.
Check Point IPS is very stable.
The product updates and security updates are kept current, allowing us seamless integration with Trend Micro and getting daily updates and signatures without problems.
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point IPS needs improved detection, performance, user interfaces, scalability, integration, and support to address operational and cost concerns.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery needs better integration, user-friendliness, scalability, pricing, support, speed, and IT infrastructure compatibility.
Automated attack path correlation in SmartEvent to improve situational awareness.
At least 60% of all the alarms generated by the IPS are false positives or something that's not important to look at, and this generates a significant workload for my team.
Visual analytics and automated attack path correlation in SmartEvent to enhance situational awareness and attack identification.
We have multiple components such as Deep Discovery Email Inspector for mail gateways, Deep Discovery Analyzer for sandboxing, and Deep Discovery Inspector, which serves as an IDS detecting malicious network traffic.
The solution is not scalable as it is an agent product rather than a product designed for scalability.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers find Check Point IPS expensive but competitive, noting better deals at quarter’s end and favorable protection value.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery pricing varies with requirements, seen as reasonable for advanced features but higher than standard antivirus.
Comparisons with Fortinet show that Check Point IPS is relatively more expensive, but we found it cheaper to retain it rather than switch.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point IPS is good; it's baked into the firewall licensing, so that's very good.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point IPS has been satisfactory.
I do not consider it an expensive tool; its price is justified based on the capabilities that we receive when compared to another mail gateway or other vendors.
The solution is very expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point IPS provides easy-to-use, real-time threat prevention with automatic updates and customizable profiles for robust security management.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery provides intuitive installation, strong threat detection, and comprehensive visibility, enhancing security across multiple platforms with responsive support.
The integration with Check Point ThreatCloud ensures the IPS engine is updated with the latest attack signatures.
The solution employs behavioral heuristic analysis to block zero-day attacks using AI-powered engines.
Whenever any zero-day attack is detected, it downloads that signature into the firewall and prevents that threat.
The most valuable capabilities of Trend Micro Deep Discovery Email Inspector include its ability to perform mail detection and mail filtration against various email attacks such as phishing and spam, serving as an email gateway for both inbound and outbound traffic.
This solution allows us to see anomalies, network traffic in our network, and zero-day threats.
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point IPS
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro Deep Discovery
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (17th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Check Point IPS is 3.8%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Deep Discovery is 3.8%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Check Point IPS3.8%
Trend Micro Deep Discovery3.8%
Other92.4%
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2751156 - PeerSpot reviewer
Expert intercepts threats in encrypted data while improving risk management
Check Point IPS could be improved with more automation and focus on removing false positives. At least 60% of all the alarms generated by the IPS are false positives or something that's not important to look at, and this generates a significant workload for my team. That is my main concern about the needed improvements.
Vladimir Alexandrov - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced threat detection through superior sandboxing capabilities with competitive pricing
With Trend Micro Deep Discovery, our enterprise clients can identify forgotten or unmanaged network segments, thereby mitigating unexpected network actions such as outdated antivirus software operations. When under attack, such as with ransomware, it allows us to identify the attack vector and disable it. It also assists in security audits required to prove certain network security measures.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise9
 

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?
I am not in charge of pricing, setup cost, and licensing.
What needs improvement with Check Point IPS?
For the product itself, there is nothing that I wish worked better or was easier, but it can become complex to manage all the rules if the infrastructure is very big. I do not want to add more abou...
What do you like most about Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The tool's most valuable feature is its collaboration with other products. Integrating with other security products was simple and easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
Regarding the pricing and licensing of Trend Micro Deep Discovery, I find it very simple. When we need to make a purchase order or renew the license, we contact the partner, and once the license is...
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
There are areas of Trend Micro Deep Discovery that could be improved, particularly in the context of our deployment. We have multiple components such as Deep Discovery Email Inspector for mail gate...
 

Also Known As

Check Point Intrusion Prevention System
Trend Micro Deep Discovery Inspector, Trend Micro Deep Discovery Analyzer
 

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
Allied Telesis, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Babou, Blekinge County Council, Delacour, Hiroshima Prefectural Government, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Mazda Motor Logistics Europe, McGill University Health Centre, Mikuni Corporation, OKWAVE, Sinar Mas Land, SWICA, UTOC Corporation
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