Software Engineer at Doddle
User
Top 5
Helpful support, good scanning capabilities and has a nice, modern dashboard
Pros and Cons
  • "It has blocked many malware attacks aiming to corrupt and damage company data."
  • "The automatic updates use my internet during downloads before I authorize them."

What is our primary use case?

This antivirus has powerful security features that online threats cannot compromise. It protects all the company's computational devices from ransomware attacks. 

It gives me confidence when browsing the internet with advanced data analytics. 

It has blocked many malware attacks aiming to corrupt and damage company data. 

The solution detects unsafe files and downloads from the internet that are not safe. When doing my research, it gives a warning in advance before I run unsafe links and visit insecure sites.

How has it helped my organization?

I have used this antivirus on both desktop and mobile devices, and it has really helped me from engaging with unsafe content. 

It ensures that we publish excellent articles that meet international policies. 

It is simple to use this software, and we can set it up on any device. It has prevented the company systems from facing interruptions from external viruses that can harm confidential information.

The dashboard is modern and very robust when it comes to data visualization. 

It cleans files that are contaminated before sharing them with my colleagues.

What is most valuable?

Threat detection and response have been a great contribution to our daily programs. 

It provides daily reports on the status of the device and notifications when there are looming data threats. 

It has deployed firewalls that safeguard devices from any cyber attacks that can negatively affect workflows. When working with this antivirus, it does not affect operations in any way. 

Scanning files and data before sharing has reduced the chances of spreading viruses among the members. 

This tool has been stable and has highly improved the security status of the applications.

What needs improvement?

The automatic updates use my internet during downloads before I authorize them. 

This slows down processing power affecting the speed of operations. Integration with outdated systems is impossible. Reporting sometimes is delayed catching the user unaware of virus threats that may affect performance. 

Most features have been working effectively since I deployed this software. I have experienced very few cases of downtime. 

The customer support staff has been working 24/7/365 to ensure the system functions excellently.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for eight months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The performance of this tool is good, and I recommend it to other business enterprises.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Check Point Antivirus has provided comprehensive digital security.

How are customer service and support?

I have been working closely with customer service and their work is great.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used REVE Antivirus. However, It was very heavy, and it sometimes affected browsing.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was not complex at all.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was done by the vendor team.

What was our ROI?

The recorded ROI has increased from 20% in the past six months to 50%.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The setup process is simple, and it is easy to learn how it works.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated Powertech's Antivirus. The cost and functionalities were not efficient, however.

What other advice do I have?

This is a great antivirus that has given us a secure space for safe browsing and protection from online theft.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Cyber Security Engineer at AFRICAN CYBERSECURITY MARKET
Real User
Top 10
Easy to set up, allows you to manage all the endpoints, works against every attack, and has helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a good solution against phishing, malware, etc. It can do a lot in terms of security. You can also manage all the endpoints or users from the Check Point Antivirus platform, which is another feature I found valuable in the solution."
  • "An area for improvement in Check Point Antivirus is its price because it's expensive. It would depend on the clients, but sometimes, you'll have clients who don't have many endpoints, so in that case, clients would find the price for Check Point Antivirus to be higher."

What is our primary use case?

We use Check Point Antivirus for cyber security purposes.

What is most valuable?

What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a good solution against phishing, malware, etc. It can do a lot in terms of security.

You can also manage all the endpoints or users from the Check Point Antivirus platform, which is another feature I found valuable in the solution.

What needs improvement?

An area for improvement in Check Point Antivirus is its price because it's expensive. It would depend on the clients, but sometimes, you'll have clients who don't have many endpoints, so in that case, clients would find the price for Check Point Antivirus to be higher.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Check Point Antivirus for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Check Point Antivirus is a stable solution. It's a very good solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Check Point Antivirus is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support for Check Point Antivirus is helpful, but sometimes, it isn't easy to reach the support team.

On a scale of one to five, my rating for Check Point Antivirus support is four.

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Check Point Antivirus wasn't difficult because it just required downloading the software, then installing it where you want to install it. There wasn't any issue with the initial setup of Check Point Antivirus.

How long the deployment of Check Point Antivirus takes would depend on the number of client endpoints, but the process could take just five or six minutes maximum. If your internet connection is slow, then deploying Check Point Antivirus would take longer.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented Check Point Antivirus myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Check Point Antivirus is an expensive solution, especially for clients that don't have as many endpoints.

Check Point Antivirus has a free trial for one month, and within the trial period, there's no limit to the number of endpoints it can support, but when the trial expires, you'll have to buy the license, which covers one year.

You can't buy a license for the solution without being a Check Point partner first.

What other advice do I have?

I'm using the latest version of Check Point Antivirus.

I deploy Check Point Antivirus for the customer. I'm a network and cyber security engineer, so I provide Check Point Antivirus to clients. I'm an integrator, and currently, my clients have a total of one hundred fifty endpoints on Check Point Antivirus. I also manage the solution for clients, which includes reporting, looking into the traffic and attacks, then I explain whatever's going on to the clients.

Maintenance can be done on Check Point Antivirus, and you just have to select the user that's very vulnerable to attacks, then that would trigger maintenance, and Check Point Antivirus would update automatically. It isn't difficult as long as your internet is good.

I would recommend Check Point Antivirus to others because it's very good software, and it works against every attack. Check Point Antivirus is an important solution.

On a scale of one to ten, my rating for the solution is eight because there's still room for improvement.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Reseller
Top 5Leaderboard
Good scanning capabilities, excellent network security, and easy to configure
Pros and Cons
  • "It can scan the files that our users have downloaded to check if they have a virus."
  • "One of the most frequent problems that Check Point Antivirus presents is that some antivirus updates fail continuously."

What is our primary use case?

Check Point Antivirus is used with integrations in all the software of our company and also with connections to all the computers that we use in our employees. All operational areas have Check Point Antivirus implemented.

Check Point Antivirus has the ability to monitor the status of the network and know if there is any threat in our network and thus clean it immediately and maintain security.

In our organization, all departments of the company are protected and secure since the implementation and something important can be monitored in real-time from the application of Check Point Antivirus.

How has it helped my organization?

It was necessary to implement a tool to detect data leaks and protect the services in our business. The most sensitive software service was where Check Point began to be implemented, seeing how well it worked, it expanded to different areas of the business

With the implementation of Check Point, our computers have been safe within our network and have prevented the entry of threats thanks to the EDR system. We also needed a tool that had system recovery and this tool satisfactorily meets all our requirements.

What is most valuable?

All the features that Check Point antivirus presents are very important for the implementation of network security and the most valuable part of this tool is the easy and interactive way of its configuration through SmartConsole in Check Point.

It can scan the files that our users have downloaded to check if they have a virus, which is the most important thing. IPS and Antivirus work together, which provides more flexibility and security throughout our work environment and thus be able to have a well-secured infrastructure

What needs improvement?

One of the most frequent problems that Check Point Antivirus presents is that some antivirus updates fail continuously. However, once the update is done, it does not present any problem and works very well. The solution has high CPU and memory consumption on the firewall. It should work on the consumption of resources since we have also detected that the same thing happens with the performance of the users' machines.

The graphical interface of the solution should also improve a little since it is a little complicated to find certain objects to be able to make a configuration, in addition the guides are outdated and sometimes they do not match the interface which is sometimes complicated to implement.

For how long have I used the solution?

Check Point Antivirus was implemented 4 years ago.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a very stable product. However, we've had some problems with the updates.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It has excellent scalability. The same profile can be used with the same exceptions in the management firewalls

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is regular. There are well-prepared technicians. There are others who are still lacking since some problems have arisen and it has cost them to solve them.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used Check Point as our first option.

How was the initial setup?

The initial configuration is simple since it presents a very intuitive graphical interface for the user. The configuration of blocking and allowing rules is easy since the panel was designed to make it as user-friendly as possible.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was done together with the provider and was quite profitable. The provider was qualified to do this type of installation.

What was our ROI?

Our ROI is that we keep all our network and equipment safe and updated.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'd recommend you to try it. It is a good tool that allows and gives users the confidence to manage the network and keep it safe.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

As we have already been working with different Check Point products, it was the first option to maintain a consistent line of technology.

What other advice do I have?

Before making the implementation, I'd advise users to verify the performance of the machines where it will be used.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

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Diana Alvarado - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Admin at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Modern Antivirus - Excellent security CheckPoint
Pros and Cons
  • "There is a lot of documentation to be able to use this security feature in the best way using the best practices indicated by the manufacturer."
  • "The solution is expensive."

What is our primary use case?

Due to many attacks in our country, we decided to look for a robust solution to avoid current threats, including ransomware among others.

Our company was looking to protect our infrastructure or perimeter, but due to constant attacks in our country with modern threats to computer systems, we decided to use a tool that can provide us with the correct security. In addition to validating that we could include it in our Check Point environment in a simple way.

The simple administration gave us the ability to provide greater security with the company's permission, avoiding threats such as malware, among others.

We currently have this resource and we can manage and verify it from our management server.

How has it helped my organization?

We have been able to internally provide security to our teams, with robust antivirus security policies to take actions and regulations to prevent the spread of viruses and malware that is modernizing more and more.

This antivirus blade is not like the previous security versions, it really is a powerful tool which provides this additional layer of protection against malicious files that could affect both data and systems, we feel safer and calmer with this solution despite all the attacks that have occurred in recent times in our country, but not in our company..

What is most valuable?

We really like this antivirus security tool, included in the security management server used for our Check Point gateways. The ability to include blades is very good, it allows the centralization of security in our gateways natively.

There is also a lot of documentation to be able to use this security feature in the best way using the best practices indicated by the manufacturer, with this we guarantee the use of the tool correctly.

Finally, in our company, we like the ease of implementation.

What needs improvement?

Check Point Antivirus could use improvement in some areas, as almost all blades within the security management server are not the same as in gateway management.

On the other hand, the solution is expensive, they could improve costs in order to win more customers.

There are new tools that generate this protection, so this tool can become old, I would like for it not to be discontinued.    

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Once this tool has been implemented in Microsoft Azure, it can be used with a VSS or with a cluster to provide scalability.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used ESET, but it did not meet expectations against ransomware at an enterprise group company we support. We prefer to opt for a tool with prestige.

What was our ROI?

Check Point's tools, specifically this one, are quite stable to manage from the security management server.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The costs are high, however, the tool fulfills its security objective very well,

I recommend looking for a good partner that will help you both with your needs and find the right tool to provide the company's internal security.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

It is always a good practice to review the options in the security market to avoid threats and acquire the solution that best suits the company's conditions.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Senior Solutions Architect at Cloud4C Services
Real User
Top 5
Easy to set up with good performance but needs a better user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is easy."
  • "We'd like to see a friendlier user interface."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution as antivirus, antimalware, et cetera. It's standard antivirus software. Every PC must have an antivirus on it in our organization.

What is most valuable?

It just has standard antivirus. It does what it needs to.

The solution offers good performance. 

Its stability has been good.

The initial setup is easy.

What needs improvement?

There is no real scalability.

We'd like to see a friendlier user interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is decent and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution does not scale. It's only installed on your PC and it has nothing to do with scale.

We have 2,000 users right now. We do plan to increase usage within a year.

How are customer service and support?

We have never reached out to technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I've also used Microsoft Defender.

I'm not sure if the company used a different solution previously. I just joined this company one year and they had already started using Check Point.

How was the initial setup?

The installation process is very simple and straightforward. The deployment is quick. It only takes a few minutes. 

We have individuals in our department that can handle deployment and maintenance tasks. It only takes about 3% of our personnel.

What about the implementation team?

I handled the initial setup myself. I did not need the assistance of any consultants or integrators. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Users need to pay a yearly licensing fee.

What other advice do I have?

We are using the latest version of the solution. 

I'm much more likely to suggest Microsoft Defender to other users. 

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Check Point Antivirus its a great solution, easy installation.
Pros and Cons
  • "It generates enough visibility in terms of what happens on our equipment."
  • "We would like to see better guides in the future with more concrete examples of the best practices."

What is our primary use case?

The implementation was really easy. We were able to activate the antivirus blade and install it on the computers we required. In this way, we were able to provide security for malware protection - all represented by Check Point Security Management.

It was required to expand or have the license to use the antivirus security utility. A point that cost us at the beginning was implementing the licenses in the management server however, once up and running, it was easy.

It is an old brand that has all the anti-malware protection, signatures, and revisions to avoid vulnerabilities.

How has it helped my organization?

Our organization teams used a Microsoft-based antivirus. However, we already had Check Point gateways in use. We wanted to unify the protection more, and we tried the use of Check Point Antivirus. We really have no complaints. It offers good anti-malware protection and ransomware, among other modern threat protection features. The installation of the equipment was easy, and we achieved the main objective of unifying the protected environment.

We currently use Check Point Management R81, which is one of the most complete versions.

What is most valuable?

The logs and monitoring are valuable features. It generates enough visibility in terms of what happens on our equipment.

The sandboxing validates some files that have threat qualities. 

We like this security tool.

What needs improvement?

Check Point is one of the best security brands according to the Gartner quadrant. However, it needs improvement in some areas.

We would like to see better guides in the future with more concrete examples of the best practices.

The support is somewhat complicated. Sometimes they take a long time to solve problems. The language barrier is an issue for Spanish-speaking people. 

Support hours are generally contrary to the hours in Latin America. They could expand the support more and have more trained and effective technical personnel to help customers.

For how long have I used the solution?

For at least eight months, we have used this solution, which greatly facilitates our security. It is an antivirus implemented through Check Point Gateway R81.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we used a Microsoft Antivirus. It's not bad. However, we wanted a tool integrated with our Check Point technologies, and therefore, we validated the options to make the required changes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is important to assess and verify the costs of Check Point technologies with an expert vendor to help determine the technology and tool that can meet the specific business needs of each company.

The documentation is outdated. However, if it is validated well, it is possible to obtain what is required for the implementations.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

At the level of antivirus, we looked at Sophos and McAfee. However, the implementation most adopted in our environment was Check Point. We are convinced that it was the best option.

What other advice do I have?

The product is an easy-to-implement and centralized antivirus solution. I recommend it.

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Support at a security firm with 51-200 employees
User
Top 5Leaderboard
Ease of installation with fair pricing and good product documentation
Pros and Cons
  • "It offers a really simple and minimally invasive installation for users."
  • "The SLA is slow."

What is our primary use case?

We required a product recognized for its brand visibility and achievements in cybersecurity at a global level.

Check Point was perfectly suited and we decided to use it effectively for our endpoint devices that are corporate property. In this way, we have avoided daily threats on devices with a great degree of acceptance seen by users.

How has it helped my organization?

Check Point Antivirus has helped us a lot with the personal protection of users' computers and protection against current threats and ransomware, among others. It is an excellent product that generates much business confidence when dealing with any cyber threat that can compromise computers.

It offers a really simple and minimally invasive installation for users. In this way, it does not generate performance problems.

What is most valuable?

It is a good tool. The price is accessible. It protects against modern threats in a great way; there is a lot of confidence in Check Point.

There is quite a lot of product documentation to assist with a correct implementation.

The ease of installation is great.

What needs improvement?

The Check Point language for opening and solving cases is English. They could expand languages for Latin America, and it would be easier to solve problems in these areas.

Costs are only available through a Check Point partner.

The SLA is slow. The solutions provided to address problems and breakdowns are slow.

For how long have I used the solution?

As a product from the Check Point security family, we have been using it for one year or more.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we used ESET, however, we were inclined to switch to Check Point.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Our company always evaluates the tools before buying them and before putting them into production.

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Consultant at SOCIEDAD AXIOBASE S.A.
Consultant
It has a threat prevention policy that can stop different types of threats from entering the environment, but it lacks an EDL feature and is a little costly
Pros and Cons
  • "What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a strong tool for preventing malicious traffic and threats from entering the environment."
  • "What's missing in Check Point Antivirus is the EDL feature."

What is our primary use case?

I'm using Check Point Antivirus for my customer, mainly to check threat activity and generate a report on threats in the customer environment. I then compare different reports and check for possible IP threats by reviewing the IP address database on Check Point Antivirus. I also use the tool to check malicious activity on applications and use it as an EPS solution.

What is most valuable?

What I like best about Check Point Antivirus is that it's a strong tool for preventing malicious traffic and threats from entering the environment. It has a threat prevention policy so that I can stop different types of threats from entering a workspace or environment.

What needs improvement?

What's missing in Check Point Antivirus is the EDL feature, which I want Check Point to add in the future.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Check Point Antivirus is very stable, and I'd rate its stability as nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Check Point Antivirus has excellent scalability, but you need a license because there's a limit depending on your license. The tool works fine if you have the correct number of licenses.

The scalability of the tool is a nine out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

Check Point Antivirus provides excellent technical support, but if the customer doesn't pay for the correct number of licenses, there will be issues, and support may not be as good.

I'd rate Check Point Antivirus support as eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for Check Point Antivirus wasn't difficult for me. If you know your network, then it's not complicated. Configuring and setting the tool up could be difficult if you don't have networking knowledge.

Installing the architecture with different appliances takes two to three days, and learning the tool and the rules would take one week for the customer.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Check Point Antivirus is a good solution, but it's a little costly and is similar to Fortinet, pricing-wise.

What other advice do I have?

I'm a consultant working with Check Point technologies, including Check Point Antivirus.

Deploying and maintaining Check Point Antivirus requires two to three engineers.

My advice to anyone planning to use Check Point Antivirus is that it's a good tool, especially if you're using an endpoint solution from Check Point.

My rating for Check Point Antivirus is seven out of ten because you need to be certified to manage the tool and for it to work well for your company. It could be a very complex tool, depending on the customer.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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