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Check Point Security Management vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Check Point Security Manage...
Ranking in Log Management
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (14th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (4th)
VMware Aria Operations for ...
Ranking in Log Management
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Check Point Security Management is 0.5%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.1%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer06814135 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 12, 2023
Great DDoS protection, high availability, and useful firewall rule implementation
We use the product as a primary gateway firewall for all offices at different locations.  We have deployed their high-end firewall UTMs to medium business grade devices 1400 series. They are easy to manage either centrally or as separate devices. We are using them for Network security including…
DineshKumar3 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 8, 2022
Gives a clear forecast about existing machines, and has an automation feature that helps in reducing a lot of ambiguities and managing operational efficiencies
What I'd like to improve in vRealize Log Insight is the licensing model. VMware provides vRealize Log Insight along with the VMware Cloud Foundation, but customers who would like to go for the native VMware would have to procure vRealize Log Insight separately. Today, vRealize Log Insight is offered on two different licenses, one is based on the number of VMs, and the other is based on the number of physical codes on the machine. If VMware can provide a bundle offer for customers who procure more than ten licenses, where you can have an option to run, for example, three hundred machines on vRealize Log Insight with no extra cost, this would encourage more people to adopt the solution. What I'd like to see in the next release of vRealize Log Insight is for a cloud option to be available, which would be a pay-as-you-go licensing model that would allow me to pick and choose what I'll monitor. For example, I have one thousand and three hundred critical servers, and the seven hundred servers for basic development, I don't want to monitor on vRealize Log Insight today, so I should be able to pick what I need to monitor on the solution and only pay for that specific instance. If VMware can apply these changes, it would help VMware customers to procure more or adopt more of vRealize Log Insight even in smaller projects.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is ideal for use and deployment in a large infrastructure environment."
"The control is granular, so you can set policy profiles for different organizational profiles."
"The intuitive interface also allows new team members to adapt to the technology if they are not familiar with it initially. It doesn't take much for one to familiarize themselves with the product."
"One of the most outstanding characteristics of its centralized administration is its great computing power."
"The unique management using Smart Console for all firewalls is very useful."
"Check Point Security Management has improved our organization because all corporate firewalls can be managed with a single interface."
"Security Management gives us complete visibility into our security operations, allowing administrators to identify and address problem areas, reduce unnecessary costs, and improve efficiency. It offers detailed reports on network usage and security, which helps my company to monitor and control its security expenses."
"Regarding the tool's valuable features, I would say that Check Point is a very accessible and fast tool, especially when dealing with logs for the first time."
"The solution is quite user-friendly."
"We are using it because we have a VMware product. It has its own built in dashboards for VMware products, and that's a good thing."
"I like the interface."
"The solution's simplicity, flexibility, and extensibility are valuable features as we can integrate everything in vRealize."
"The root cause analysis feature is very valuable."
"The ability to narrow into a specific time to filter heavy hitters and anomalies is extremely valuable."
"The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting."
"The trace log is the solution's most valuable feature. It's very helpful in troubleshooting problems."
 

Cons

"Being a security appliance, there should be the ability for the Security Management server to send email alerts via authenticated email."
"The migration from R77 Manager to R80 is a major upgrade. It's not very easy to do. There should be some kind of Wizard for a direct upgrade from the R77 to the R80. There should be an easy way for the customers to do the upgrade."
"I would like the ability to have an overview, cross-site: One portal that does all firewalls. Also, the user interface is overly complicated."
"Check Point Security Management lacks some of the competitor features."
"Troubleshooting is quite complicated within multi-domain management. If an issue arises, the local administrator has to keep in mind that there are other domains that could be also affected."
"The reporting should be improved in future releases. It needs to be very explicit. This is very important."
"It would be great if the SmartView Monitor could become integrated into the SmartView Console Platform."
"I would like this solution to be integrated directly into the Cluster XL equipment."
"In vRealize login files, we have limitations regarding log partitions."
"I would like to see more tutorials or at least an introduction video from the supplier, so you can become proficient and get the most out of the solution. You might not get the full benefit from a logging or reporting solution because you might not have a particular tool enabled. You could leave something out of your analysis because you aren't aware of it or you don't know how to set it up."
"Technical support should be improved."
"Documentation is lacking, including some guide as to how to use the expressions. It is not clear how to look for a log, for example. Some examples in the documentation might be helpful. I think that VMware had good documentation, but it's no longer hosted. The documentation is not as easy to understand as it was before."
"If data migration occurs during a search, it alters performance, causing delays."
"The monitoring landscape is getting bigger. When it comes to infrastructure monitoring, we need more visibility. VMware needs to integrate more related applications and third-party products. That would make it more appealing to an audience beyond the VMware team."
"The tool does not provide a centralized pane for monitoring."
"Log Insight should be better at dealing with audits and security logs. We use another product called QRadar for that."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product can be used for 25 security gateways on a basic license."
"The pricing can be estimated around 3 or 4 out of 10 in terms of expense."
"The solution is expensive."
"Do the homework because Check Point is rather expensive."
"If one will be very expensive, and ten means low price, I rate the tool's price as a three out of ten."
"Check Point is much cheaper than the competition ($4/server as compared to $17/server)."
"The solution is expensive and there is an annual license."
"Price-wise, it is an expensive solution."
"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."
"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."
"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."
"I think it is a reasonably priced product."
"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."
"The pricing has been updated recently."
"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."
"The licensing cost for vRealize Log Insight is a little higher, so in terms of cost, it all depends upon what kind of environment you have. If you have a complete virtualized environment, or at least you're using a ninety-five percent virtualized environment, then vRealize Log Insight will play a very good role because it is a VMware component, so it has very tight integration with other VMware components and systems. This means you don't have to procure any other monitoring and management tool, and you don't need a separate automation tool. vRealize Log Insight will have an upper hand if your environment is purely virtualized on VMware. If you're using a mix of physical and virtual components, for example, a 50:50 ratio, then you need to have a third-party component to manage overall monitoring."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
8%
Security Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Check Point Security Management?
The most beneficial features for us are the alert classifications, which help us prioritize critical issues, and the detailed reports that provide insights into attack origins and purposes, such as...
What needs improvement with Check Point Security Management?
To make the tool better, I think we could have some sort of analysis similar to how some products offer information related to social media sentiments. If we could get that kind of assessment, some...
What is your primary use case for Check Point Security Management?
We use the solution for VPN with multifactor authentication, IPS protection, and threat emulation. We have deployed the product in the cloud data center.
What do you like most about vRealize Log Insight?
The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?
The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive. So, it's expensive, not extremely expensive. I would rate the pricing a two out of ten, with ten being v...
What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?
In terms of vOps, we use templates for optimization to monitor heavy hitters on storage and CPU resources. In the VMware environment, one area for improvement is the handling of VM failovers due to...
 

Also Known As

R80.10, R80, R77.30, R77, Check Point R80.10 Security Management, R80 Security Management
vRealize Log Insight
 

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Sample Customers

Hedgetec, Geiger
Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby
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