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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
7.6
Check Point IPS enhances network safety, delivering immediate ROI through attack prevention, strong infrastructure, and essential cybersecurity measures.
Sentiment score
8.3
Trend Micro Deep Discovery improved ROI by effectively identifying threats, reducing downtime, saving costs, and enhancing security and efficiency.
I have seen a return on investment since using Check Point IPS, as evidenced by fewer incidents.
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.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Check Point IPS support is effective with knowledgeable staff, though response times can be slow and weekend support is challenging.
Sentiment score
7.5
Trend Micro Deep Discovery's customer support is praised for responsiveness and helpfulness, though some desire faster response times and accountability.
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.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Check Point IPS efficiently scales across environments, offering adaptability and seamless expansion through virtual machines or additional hardware.
Sentiment score
7.7
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is praised for scalability, effectively serving diverse organizations and simplifying management via a cloud portal.
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.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Check Point IPS is highly stable, with users praising its strong reliability and minimal downtime despite occasional hardware issues.
Sentiment score
8.3
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is reliable with stable performance, though some users suggest improvements and note occasional missed detections.
Check Point IPS provides a very stable and reliable environment.
 

Room For Improvement

Check Point IPS needs accuracy, performance, cost efficiency, better deployment, management, documentation, and hardware optimization to match Cisco Stealthwatch.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery needs improvements in flexibility, stability, pricing, support, scalability, configuration, multi-platform support, and advanced integrations.
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.
 

Setup Cost

Check Point IPS is costly but offers competitive pricing, bundling options, and negotiation opportunities for reduced overall expenses.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery pricing is subscription-based, varies by requirements, and is generally managed by account managers.
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.
 

Valuable Features

Check Point IPS provides real-time protection, easy configuration, and centralized monitoring with customizable policies and minimal downtime.
Trend Micro Deep Discovery provides robust threat detection, easy administration, excellent performance, scalability, and comprehensive threat analysis with zero-day exploit management.
The solution employs behavioral heuristic analysis to block zero-day attacks using AI-powered engines.
The integration with Check Point ThreatCloud ensures the IPS engine is updated with the latest attack signatures.
Check Point IPS has positively impacted our organization by helping us secure our environment, leading to fewer complaints about security issues.
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point IPS
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro Deep Discovery
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (17th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Check Point IPS is 3.8%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Deep Discovery is 3.8%, down from 5.1% 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
22%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

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?
Trend Micro Deep Discovery is expensive compared to regular antivirus solutions, though it is competitively priced compared to similar products with advanced features.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The main issue is its high cost, which makes it difficult to sell. The technical support has declined in quality over the years. It is necessary for highly qualified partners to get better pre-qual...
 

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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